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Founder & Chairperson, India Today Group

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No one can deny @narendramodi 's decisive disposition and singular capacity to break the mould. He is his own man. He acts on his own counsel. He is a man who will take a call. And ride what comes with it. This has been his hallmark in everything he has done.
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The Challenger. Five years after a chastening defeat in the 2014 election, #RahulGandhi is a transformed man. He exudes the confidence of a leader who believes he has a winning game plan.
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Witnessed gold standard of journalism at play as we met PM on his home turf for a unique intv with unparalled acess. My ace team did me proud, prodded him on most contentious issues Impressed with PM's ability to connect &tackle questions cooly Unmissable
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Rohit Sardana was a brilliant young professional. And a star of our newsroom. He had conquered the hearts of both TV and digital viewers. He had so much more to do. I am anguished beyond words. All strength to the family for handling this untimely loss. #RohitSardana
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India Today's cover story in February 1981 on the legendary #LataMangeshkar RIP.
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5 years
Revenge is a dish best served cold. At the moment emotions are justifiably high but govt should not be pressured to act in haste. They should punish Pak with a well coordinated sustained plan for the dastardly act & protecting terrorists. Pak must realise the cost of this policy.
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Believe it or not, this is on Times Square, New York. Wonder who's paying for it. Can't be cheap ! #Kashmir
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The changing political landscape of India. A telling graphic.
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How did the country fail its migrant workers, the lifeblood of its economy? Why didn’t the government think of them when it first announced the lockdown? Searing images of hundreds of thousands trekking back to their villages is the worst misery I've seen in 45 yrs of journalism
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4 years
Instead of the slanging matches you see on other channels, here is the panel on @IndiaToday TV reciting shayari for each other. 👍
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2 years
I am grateful to live in a country of such tremendous diversity and resilience. Our country is filled with people of great talent creativity and enterprise. Makes me proud. #HappyIndependenceDay 🇮🇳 #IndependenceDay
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#ArunJaitely launched @aajtak as a 24 hours news channel. He was a gentleman in politics. A rare breed. Always engaging, interesting and charming. He will be missed.
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5 years
From the controversial but a bold move to demonetise India’s currency; the implementation of the GST; the passing of the bankruptcy law and the firm message to defaulting businessmen that they can’t duck their debts, Mr. Modi set himself to be the architect of a New India.
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4 years
I strongly disagree with Arnab’s style of journalism and no one is above the law but I condemn misuse of state power to intimidate journalists. The manner of his arrest is totally unacceptable in a democracy.
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5 years
If Rahul Gandhi wants to be the king of the political jungle he has to transform from being a pit-bull to a lion. Has to present alternative vision of India, needs to say more than just that Modi didn’t live up to his promise. #NewsmakerRahulGandhi
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7 years
Amazed at the audacity and the scale of the two Baahubali films. It’s a game changer for film industry.
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5 years
Indian economy is driven by private consumption but investors & consumers are losing confidence in the govt. The govt. has itself to blame. It has done little to boost spending or stimulate demand.Our cover story on why the festive season has not been able to lift the mood either
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3 years
Getting states to compete for buying vaccines goes against the basic principle of bulk buyers get the best price. And there is no bigger bulk buyer than GOI. #VaccinationForAll #vaccination
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4 years
Arvind Kejriwal showed that he could deliver good governance in certain areas - he improved access to education & healthcare, provided subsidised electricity & drinking water, all within the state’s budget. He also ran a positive campaign. #IndiaTodayMagazine
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5 years
If you want to understand what really happened to #Vikram , it cannot get more explicit than this. #Chandrayaan2 #IndiaTodayMagazine
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This infographic, created by @IndiaToday 's Data Intelligence Unit ( #DIU ), should give a reality check to the government.
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3 years
A healthy democracy needs a vibrant opposition. For all its faults, the Congress remains India’s only other national party. Yet its first family is adrift & isolated. It is time for Congressmen to reclaim their legacy.They can’t be held hostage to a family
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7 years
The Baahubali blockbuster -- Rs 450 crore spend for 2 films; 615- day shoot over 4 years, minimum 600-person crew on sets.  #BaahubaliReturns
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3 years
Despite clear indicators of an impending second wave, the Union home ministry dismantled a 10,000-bed Covid facility in February this year. The nation went into election mode. The virus did not take long to strike back. Indians gasped for air. Our story on the oxygen crisis
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8 years
Banning channels dangerous weapon in hands of government. Should respect well-established self regulation - NBSA
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5 years
Most timely politoon #SoSorry . Must watch. Enjoy!
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5 years
Most appropriate. Must Watch!
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सर पर नाचे आतंकी और सबूत मांगे पाकिस्तान, कब तक झूठी बात करोगे, अब तो लो एक्शन इमरान. #SoSorry पुराने एपिसोड:
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PM is a very farsighted person. Somebody who works with him told me that while his team is still collecting the dots, the Prime Minister has already CONNECTED the dots. And that they figure it all out much later, when the whole picture emerges. #NamoAtConclave
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He has the Midas touch. You can love him, not like him, but you can’t ignore him. With his visionary leadership & unwavering commitment, PM @narendramodi , has been shaping The India Moment. Presenting the man of the moment #IndiaTodayConclave #ITLivestream
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The many faces of distress. Over 300 million voters, whose livelihoods have been disrupted in various sectors, could influence the outcome of this election. Read @IndiaToday 's 11th and final  #Mandate2019 Cover story
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Aroon Purie
6 years
Modi and Imran March 2003 India Today Conclave. Hopefully they will be as friendly in the time to come.
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4 years
Inspirational stories of self-made stars are the stuff of cinematic dreams. Yet, not even the finest scriptwriter could have imagined the drama around #SushantSinghRajput ’s tragic death. Our cover story this week traces the many twists and turns in the case. #indiatodaymagazine
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The @indiatoday - @axismyindia Exit poll numbers turned out to be spot on. What it also means is: Choose your pollster carefully and trust him. #ResultOnAajTak
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#ResultOnAajTak Now this is what we call 'Gold Standard of Journalism'. With 100% strike rate, we at India Today-Axis My India predicted the exact numbers. For more election updates keep watching India Today #HaryanaAssemblyPolls #MaharashtraAssemblyPolls2019 #Promo
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Aroon Purie
9 years
PM @narendramodi delivered in english, a brilliant, most comprehensive speech of his economic & social vision. Best I've seen from any PM.
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Proud to be part of the Guru Nanak ji's 550-year celebration and to spread his message of tolerance, harmony and compassion. @IndiaToday
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PM Narendra Modi towers over India’s political scene quite like the statue of Sardar Patel he inaugurated last year.Karvy Insights- @IndiaToday Mood of the Nation survey reflects this dramatically altered political reality. Sky high approval ratings and the most popular PM ever.
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3 years
Thank you for your kind appreciation, Prime Minister. The India Today Group is committed to the cause of 'swachch and swasth' India. #HealthgiriAwards21
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Through the COVID-19 global pandemic, extraordinary individuals and organisations rose to the occasion and strengthened the fight against the pandemic. #HealthgiriAwards21 is a commendable effort by @IndiaToday to honour such outstanding efforts and highlight their work.
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India knew in the first wave itself that it had to ramp up oxygen capacity. Yet we were caught napping when the second wave hit. By January 2021, we had dismantled most additional infrastructure and declared premature victory. Now India is gasping for breath
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6 years
Pain or gain? Demonetisation was the proverbial killing of three birds with one stone—eliminating black money, detecting fake currency and blocking terror funding. Unfortunately, the birds are still flying. @IndiaToday
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Delighted that both @aajtak and @IndiaToday won the best news channel award at the ITA annual awards. This is the 18th time Aaj Tak has won the award in 19 years of ITA's existence. India Today TV has won it 3 times in its 4 years of existence. #ITA2019
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7 years
Delighted @IndiaToday cover on China-Pak equation is featured in SDP, a New York-based society, calling out excellence in editorial design.
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Aroon Purie
6 years
A Republic of outrage? Why and how myth, history and electoral calculations fuelled the Padmavati conflagaration. The postponement of #Padmavati will make filmmakers think twice before tackling subjects out of the ordinary.
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This is for all of you approaching me on the so called 'leak'. You'll have to wait till May19th evening for our exit poll figures. Spoiler: They are exciting! #IndiaTodayAxisExitPoll
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We understand your excitement about this clip! Sorry to disappoint you. 🙃 We too are waiting anxiously for the data.This is visibly a promo with dummy data, played on #ElectionNewstrack For the REAL thing,tune in to India Today & AajTak on May 19, 4pm onwards #AajTakAxisExitPoll
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9 years
1/2 I am delighted & honoured that PM @narendramodi has nominated the @indiatoday Group & me to be a part of the #CleanIndia campaign.
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2/2 It's a non-political campaign for a better India. I personally along with @indiatoday Group will do everything possible to contribute
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I think PM Modi has grasped the idea of delivering a life of dignity for the people at the bottom of the pyramid from the moment he took office 10 yrs ago. That is why his emphasis on schemes like Swachh Bharat &delivering tap water & electricity to all. #IndiaTodayConclave24
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'महामंथन' को तैयार India Today Conclave का 'महामंच' इंडिया टुडे ग्रुप के चेयरमैन @aroonpurie के संबोधन के साथ इंडिया टुडे कॉन्क्लेव के 21वें संस्करण की शुरुआत #IndiaTodayConclave24 #ATLivestream
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Will he fit the cap? Curious echo of a question we asked of Rahul’s father Rajiv Gandhi as he was being groomed to succeed Indira Gandhi in 1981. 36 years later, we look at the tough task Rahul faces as he takes charge of a much diminished Grand Old Party.  #IndiaTodayMagazine
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The Fading Power of Two. For the first time since 2014, the Modi-Shah duo’s aura of invincibility seems to be diminishing. But it will take a lot more to stop the Modi-Shah juggernaut.
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Rajinikanth 2.0. @rajinikanth Superstar in being, politician in waiting. His star turn in India’s most expensive film and his foray into the alphabet soup of Tamil Nadupolitics. An @IndiaToday exclusive.
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Aroon Purie
6 years
As most sensible people realise with every passing day, Mrs Hillary Clinton should have been President. @IndiaToday #LetsConclave18
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4 years
In the 44 years of its existence,  @IndiaToday has never missed a single issue & we are not going to let COVID-19 spoil our record now. We will continue to provide the best analysis week after week. #IndiaTodayMagazine
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Game Shaper. Rahul Gandhi has put the fight back into  #Mandate2019 . The Congress President throws the verbal punches in his most in-depth interview since elections began. #IndiaTodayMagazine #RahulGandhiToIndiaToday
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If farm income is to be doubled by 2022, which is govt's target, agri has to grow by 14% as against present 4.1%.
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The TERI study shows that two wheelers cause twice as much pollution. If you genuinely want to battle pollution then #OddEven should apply equally . Politics aside.
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. @RanveerOfficial on the @IndiaToday cover this week has phenomenal energy. Like the Energizer bunny from the adverts—he goes on and on. His last two films have earned Rs 500 crore. He’s the face of the 26 Brands and one half of the #DeepVeer power couple.
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4 years
The cover of our latest annual report. Designed by @Nilanjandas72
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6 years
On campaign trail with Hardik Patel. Regardless of whether he wins or loses, he's a leader in the making for #Gujarat . Greeted with great adulation wherever he goes. #BattleGroundGujarat #GujaratElection2017
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India should decide how to punish Pak for its transgressions with a cool head & a calm mind. Revenge is a dish best served cold @IndiaToday
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India’s big G20 moment has arrived, with New Delhi as the host city for the global elite. From being an aspirant knocking on the door, India is now at the high table. But what is most striking about India’s year-long presidency of G20 is how creative its agenda-setting has been…
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This is a recognition of the journalism without fear or favour, practised by TV Today Network. I urge you to support free and independent press.
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It's a shame we cannot implement the motor vehicle act uniformly across India. Don't the states care for the lives of their citizens? Populism creeping into life & death issues is a reflection of short sighted leadership in the states. via @indiatoday
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Goodbye Congress? Routed in the general elections and missing in action in wide swathes of the country. Can the #Congress reinvent itself and rise again without a Gandhi at the helm? The @IndiaToday cover story this week.
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1/3 I strongly believe that freedom of the media is inviolable in a democracy &any move to intimidate directly/indirectly is cause for alarm
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In the last 10 years, the present government has done a remarkable job of lifting more than 200 million people above the extreme poverty line. Now lets set the bar to dignity line. It’s the line that measures the means to lead a life of basic dignity. That includes food of…
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Spontaneous performance of @yogrishiramdev and actor @RanveerOfficial at @Aajtak #Agenda16 . Worth watching.
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Looking back, there couldn't be a more satisfying journey. 41 years and counting. Not one dull day at work. Happy Birthday @IndiaToday Group
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The lockdown is costing the economy an estimated Rs 2 lakh crore a day bringing abject misery to the poor. Two of the economy's three large engines engines-services and manufacturing are shut.
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The @IndiaToday Group has launched a #SaveTheTaj campaign across all platforms.Each week, we will highlight one aspect of the problem. I urge you to join & send in your ideas on how we can protect this magnificent structure. It's a legacy we must preserve.
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The CAA, NRC & NPR are poised to reshape the country, but just not in the way government had hoped they  would. Our cover story looks at the linkages between the three provisions  through the lens of student-led protests. #IndiaTodayMagazine
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The frequent lynching by cow vigilantes and mobs is a shame on our country. Government must #StoptheMadness
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#IndiaTodayConclave24 I am optimistic because India's attitude has changed from 'chalt hai ' to ‘can do’ to 'now doing or done'.  I believe India now has the capability, capacity, credibility, creativity and leadership to meet all our challenges. That’s what sets today’s ‘India…
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The guru-shishya duo of Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have radically reshaped Indian politics and set the agenda for the nation. They have grabbed headlines more than anyone else, and are going to continue to do so. For that reason, they are our Newsmakers
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The saffron hand. From the Air India sale to labour laws, FDI and pharmaceuticals. How the RSS and its affiliates are quietly reshaping government policy.
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Today India has lost a great statesman and visionary. Beyond that, AB Vajpayee was a fine human being with a sense of humour and brought gentleness in politics which is missing today.
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#HinduVsHindutva . Liberalism and pluralism are Hinduism’s greatest qualities. These are under the greatest threat today as who we pray to and how we pray becomes politicised. Our great Hindu debate features luminaries on both sides of the argument.
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Kudos to govt for deciding to privatize the bleeding Maharaja. Bold decision. It has debt of Rs 52000 cr & annual losses of Rs 3000 cr.
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PM @NarendraModi ’s attack on #blackmoney a masterstroke. Short-term pain for long-term gain.
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@narendramodi Dear PM. Thank you for your good wishes for the new channel and 40 years of @indiatoday So thoughtful of you. #indiatoday1
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Satyamev Jayate.
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Ensuring the safety and protection of one of the most vulnerable sections of society should have been the government’s top priority when it announced the lockdown. Instead, we witnessed the consequences of its shocking ignorance. Our cover story this week. #IndiaTodayMagazine
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This is the 18th year of the #IndiaTodayConclave . And as it transpires, we’ve arrived not a moment too soon. We are on the threshold of major events that epitomize the conclave theme of “Hard Choices”. #LetsConclave19
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Good news: Most dreaded disease of our times with new breakthroughs in drugs & therapies will soon be controlled.
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Imran at Agenda Aaj Tak 2012 . Looks happier with Indian media then than now. Maybe it will change.
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1/2 Since government is big believer in transparency, why is there no full transparency on money supply?There should be live data on website
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Exclusive book extracts and his 1st interview since demitting office. Happy he chose @IndiaToday for first look at his memoirs.
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From Rs 36,000 cr turnover two decades ago & employing10M people, Indian automotive industry is today worth Rs 8.3 lakh cr and employs 32 M people. Govt cannot afford to let this sector slide. Implications go beyond economics, may even lead to social unrest.
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. @yadavakhilesh with the latest issue of @IndiaToday with him on the cover.
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Sad about the demise of Sunil Jain. He started his journalistic career in India Today in 1991. Was always a bright spark with a smile. Remember him well. RIP 🙏
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India Today is 42! Our unmissable anniversary special looks at the DIY Generation, 42 tech-wizards, change-makers, risk-takers and social media Jedis. Millennials looking for meaning in their lives, willing to follow their dreams on their own steam.
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Akhilesh Yadav with Mother Teresa Sisters waiting for him on the road. Benefits of Congress Alliance.
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Three cheers! The Supreme Court’s judgement decriminalising homosexuality is the beginning of a progressive struggle for personal liberties. Our special @indiatoday issue.
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Introducing fundamental reform in any country is a painful and challenging process, and even more so in a democracy. There are vested interests to contend with, opposing political parties all too willing to exploit any popular protest. #IndiaTodayMagazine
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First in media. Meet the extended family of PM @narendramodi , up an close. @IndiaToday exclusive
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Bengal is crucial to the BJP’s game plan of complete domination of the East, but Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remains the greatest impediment to the project. Can the BJP trump Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress in the 2021 assembly polls?  via @indiatoday
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Casteism is one of India’s worst curses. Although officially condemned, it permeates every aspect of Indian life. Instead of endeavouring to eliminate this blight, politicians promote it in order to acquire or retain power. The most recent example of this is the demand for a…
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Positive and inspiring stories need a spotlight. Giving optimism a great big push with a new Hindi news channel @GoodNewsToday May it be a movement. #GoodNewsToday Begins at 7 pm today
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Pakistan fast becoming China’s new colony. From farms to textiles to power projects and even the stock exchange. #IndiatodayMagazine
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My response to VVS Alumni Dear 192 Vasant Valley School Alumni,  Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with me. It is good to know that in this day and age when everybody is constrained for time, you are watching and reading our work and deeply invested in our…
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