Home When will Indians duped into joining Russia’s war against Ukraine be freed? Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE Save 72% with our annual Digital+Print offer just for ₹2999 When will Indians duped into joining Russia’s war against Ukraine be freed? The external affairs ministry has confirmed SOS from some 20 Indians stuck on the war front, but their actual numbers could be higher By Pradip R. Sagar GROUND REPORT: A THACKERAY ALLY FOR SHINDE? Is a Raj Thackeray-Eknath Shinde pact in the works in Maharashtra? The ruling Mahayuti appears divided on taking the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on board despite its influence in Mumbai By Dhaval S. Kulkarni FROM THE STATES: KERALA Why Murmu’s nod to Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) bill is a win-win for Pinarayi Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan will be seen as having proven a point politically in his government’s protracted tussle with governor Arif Mohammed Khan By Jeemon Jacob FOOD: CULINARY IDENTITIES Where did the South Indian sambar originate from? Culinary anthropologist Dr Kurush F. Dalal helps demystify if food belongs to one region or evolves as its travels By Aditi Pai HEALTH: EATING RIGHT How to curb cravings and indulge in mindful eating An expert helps address nutritional deficiencies and debunk myths surrounding unhealthy cravings By Ridhi Kale FROM THE INDIA TODAY CONCLAVE (2005): AMITABH BACHCHAN Indian cinema fashioned by people’s wants; anything alien gets rejected: Amitabh Bachchan India is being associated with its cinema, but quality remains a work in progress, Bachchan said at the India Today Conclave 2005 By India Today Bureau FROM THE INDIA TODAY ARCHIVES (2003): OBESITY India’s overweight, unhealthy teens A Lancet study says obesity rates in children and adolescents increased four times between 1990 and 2022. Why India could be a significant contributor By Supriya Bezbaruah Subscribe to the India Today Magazine Explore interesting insights! Follow our WhatsApp Channel for the exclusive stories and engaging content! Click here to follow us