Why India and Bangladesh must worry about China's mega Brahmaputra dam

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. Why India, Bangladesh must worry about China’s mega Brahmaputra dam The $137 billion project, while promising clean energy and regional development, risks ecological damage, geopolitical tensions and water disruptions for downstream India and Bangladesh By Kaushik Deka SPOTLIGHT: MAHAKUMBH 2025 All set for Mahakumbh of faith, fervour at Prayagraj: Key dates and events At the heart of the 48-day festival, beginning January 13, will be the snan ritual and akhadas showcasing the spiritual grandeur of one of the largest gatherings of humanity By Avaneesh Mishra GROUND REPORT: ILL-GOTTEN GAINS Who is Saurabh Sharma, wanted for the massive cash-gold haul in Madhya Pradesh? Raids continue as three agencies investigate Sharma’s alleged illegal activities. A lookout notice is being planned for the absconding suspect By Rahul Noronha FROM THE STATES: RAJASTHAN Why BJP govt in Rajasthan scrapped 12 new districts Ashok Gehlot had created The Bhajan Lal Sharma cabinet announced that only eight of the 20 districts and none of the three divisions notified by the previous Congress regime would stay By Rohit Parihar HEALTH: MOTHER AND CHILD 5 ways to healthy bones for a smooth winter pregnancy Strong bones—essential for both the expectant mother and developing baby—can be attained through balanced food and optimal calcium absorption By Sonali Acharjee NEWSMAKERS 2024: NARENDRA MODI Narendra Modi: The third coming For getting a historic third term, the prime minister is one of INDIA TODAY’s Newsmakers 2024, though some of the sheen is off By Raj Chengappa CINEMA: NEW YEAR HOTLIST Ten Hindi films to watch out for in 2025 In the list, Sriram Raghavan’s next, a Maddock Films horror comedy, an Aamir Khan-starrer and Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘commercial entertainer’ By Suhani Singh FROM THE ARCHIVES (2011): ARUN JAITLEY Arun Jaitley: The iconoclast Jaitley, whose 72nd birth anniversary was on December 28, was the BJP’s most devastating communicator of his time, always in peak form both within the party and in Parliament By S. Prasannarajan 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