Prada’s Chappal Controversy Sparks GI Debate

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Why Xi Jinping’s abrupt absence has sparked global speculation Whether it’s illness, pressing preoccupation or sidelining by his own system, one thing is clear: China may be entering a period of political uncertainty By Pradip R. Sagar FROM THE STATES: WEST BENGAL Our development will reach Muslims even sans their vote: BJP’s new Bengal chief Game over for Trinamool in 2026, claims Samik Bhattacharya in an exclusive interview about the BJP’s poll charge and the shadow of Bangladesh turmoil over Bengal By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar GROUND REPORT: GOA HERITAGE How Goa archives plans to give state’s rich past a safe future A unique initiative is underway to unearth historical manuscripts, letters and private collections dating back to the colonial era and safe-keep them in digitised format By Dhaval S. Kulkarni SPECIAL REPORT: TAMIL NADU POLLS Will Vijay’s standalone act in Tamil Nadu polls pay off? Whether the popular actor will transform his onscreen charisma into electoral credibility or remain a brief disruption in Tamil Nadu politics remains an open question By Kavitha Muralidharan IN FOCUS: RAJASTHAN SCAM How corruption crusader Kirodi Lal Meena is giving his govt the jitters again Rajasthan’s combative agriculture minister has unearthed a major farm inputs scam and is personally leading the surprise inspections By Rohit Parihar SPOTLIGHT: THE GI WAR Kolhapuri chappal row: Could Prada have done so with France’s Champagne? Unlikely, say experts, as GI literacy is high in Europe, with centuries of tradition and various public and private partnerships to enforce it, while India lacks such mechanisms By Sonal Khetarpal HEALTH: APPENDICITIS When food poisoning is actually appendicitis: Know the warning signs An acute condition in which the symptoms appear and immediately worsen, appendicitis requires quick diagnosis and surgery for complete recovery By Sonali Acharjee TRAVEL: ADVENTURE The most fascinating travelscapes around the world Take a walk on the wild side and get an adrenaline high By Sonia Nazareth FROM THE ARCHIVES (1971): SUNIL GAVASKAR From the India Today Archives (1971) | When Sunil Gavaskar turned a new chapter Gavaskar’s birthday falls on July 10. His autobiography, ‘Sunny Days’, is a sincere effort to record his personal experiences as a cricketer By Saradindu Sanyal Subscribe to the India Today Magazine