Populism And The Purse: Kerala CM Satheesan Walks A Fiscal Tightrope
Expert panel appointed to prepare white paper on economy even as the new Kerala government begins rolling out welfare guarantees.
THE LEAD
Sparta, Athens and the Oval Office: Xi's Thucydides Trap Warning to Trump
Xi's invocation of the theory was deliberate and layered. By raising it, he cast China in the role of Athens — the rising power — and implicitly positioned the United States as Sparta, the anxious incumbent
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Storms To No.1 In Orange Cap Race, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Still Rules Purple Cap Battle
IPL 2026 Orange and Purple Cap standings after Match 63 see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leapfrog seven positions to claim top spot in Orange Cap race, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to lead bowling charts
Rahul Gandhi Mocks Modi Over ‘Melody’ Gift To Giorgia Meloni Amid Economic Concerns
Congress leader says PM is “making reels” while the country faces economic distress after Italian PM shares video of Modi gifting toffees.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Vs Chris Gayle: RR Teen Star Six Sixes Shy Of West Indies Great’s IPL Record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is six sixes away from breaking Chris Gayle’s single-season Indian Premier League record after smashing 93 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants
Melodi, IMEC & €20Bn Target—How Italy Became One of India's Most Important European Partners
It was Giorgia Meloni's state visit to India in March 2023, during which bilateral relations were formally raised to the level of a Strategic Partnership
What India Gains from Its Latest S-400 Missile Delivery
The Russian-origin S-400 strengthens India’s layered air defence network with long-range detection and interception capability
Xi Welcomes ‘Dear Friend’ Putin, Showcases Russia-China Unity and Takes Veiled Swipe at US Dominance
By Ainnie Arif
China's President Xi Jinping took an apparent swipe at the United States, warning against “unilateral hegemony” and calling for a “more just and equitable global governance system”
Cannes 2026 | Shadows Of The Moonless Night Review: A Stark Portrait Of Labour, Silence And Survival
This 24-minute student short, selected for Cannes 2026’s La Cinef section and screening on May 20, captures working-class exhaustion with striking visual control, even if it leaves you wanting more from its central character.
Mamata Says BJP Will Be ‘Removed From Centre’; Abhishek Defies Demolition Notice
TMC leaders launch fresh attack on BJP amid protests over alleged “bulldozer culture” in West Bengal.
Xi's invocation of the theory was deliberate and layered. By raising it, he cast China in the role of Athens — the rising power — and implicitly positioned the United States as Sparta, the anxious incumbent
IPL 2026 Orange and Purple Cap standings after Match 63 see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leapfrog seven positions to claim top spot in Orange Cap race, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to lead bowling charts
Congress leader says PM is “making reels” while the country faces economic distress after Italian PM shares video of Modi gifting toffees.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is six sixes away from breaking Chris Gayle’s single-season Indian Premier League record after smashing 93 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants
It was Giorgia Meloni's state visit to India in March 2023, during which bilateral relations were formally raised to the level of a Strategic Partnership
The Russian-origin S-400 strengthens India’s layered air defence network with long-range detection and interception capability
Xi Welcomes ‘Dear Friend’ Putin, Showcases Russia-China Unity and Takes Veiled Swipe at US Dominance
By Ainnie Arif
China's President Xi Jinping took an apparent swipe at the United States, warning against “unilateral hegemony” and calling for a “more just and equitable global governance system”
Cannes 2026 | Shadows Of The Moonless Night Review: A Stark Portrait Of Labour, Silence And Survival
This 24-minute student short, selected for Cannes 2026’s La Cinef section and screening on May 20, captures working-class exhaustion with striking visual control, even if it leaves you wanting more from its central character.
TMC leaders launch fresh attack on BJP amid protests over alleged “bulldozer culture” in West Bengal.
NEWS
Domestic production can’t keep up as war disrupts vital imports from the Middle East.
At least seven journalists were among hundreds of activists on the Gaza-bound humanitarian mission, which organisers say was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Cyprus.
The Union government submitted its position through a joint affidavit filed by the Ministries of Jal Shakti and Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Balochistan’s universities are in turmoil as protests erupt over the kidnapping of top academics and the state’s failure to recover them.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Centre had launched a “propaganda campaign” through its “ecosystem” to discredit opponents of the proposed transshipment hub in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
R Madhavan called out a healthcare brand for using his video without consent to promote its weight loss services.
Congress leader says PM is “making reels” while the country faces economic distress after Italian PM shares video of Modi gifting toffees.
MAGAZINE
Bulldozed - 25 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
Khela Hobe? - 11 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeJust as the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, electoral battles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are heating up. The Union government has suffered an unexpected setback: its bid to pass a constitutional amendment linking women’s reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise, has been defeated. This round belongs to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, one of the fiercest critics of the Delimitation Bill . In West Bengal, the exclusion of over 90 lakh voters has emerged as the defining poll issue. Can these two states resist the saffron surge this election season? In a special interview with Outlook, Stalin calls the delimitation a conspiracy to silence the southern states. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports an elaborate mechanism aimed at reshaping Bengal’s electorate in favour of the BJP, as part of its all-out battle against the Trinamool Congress. Campaigning in Tamil Nadu is revolving around delimitation and federalism, while on the ground the TVK factor is generating excitement, reports NK Bhoopesh from the ground. Ilyas Mohammad in his column profiles the actor -politician, Vijay and asks whether Thalapathy can become Thala. With Nitish Kumar's exit an era has ended. Asghar Khan and Mrityunjay Sharma trace the trajectory of Nitish's political career and what the future holds for Bihar. Seema Guha taken an overview of the latest developments in the US -Israel war on Iran while K.P Fabian looks at the new geopolitical equations and the social and economic impact of the war. Bhaskar Roy interviews Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his work while Shikha Jhingan turns the spotlight on Asha Bhosle, whose unforgettable voice became the soundtrack of generations of Bollywood films. Read all this and more in the latest issue of Outlook.
Trump & US-Israel War on Iran - 21 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe US-Israel war against Iran can be coined as the war of nerves. Iran’s defiance has reframed the conflict, turning it into a test of endurance rather than dominance. Washington proclaims victory while Tehran has absorbed the blows and returned the attacks in almost equal measure. Iran appears to have called America’s bluff and the US risks emerging from this conflict with its reputation and military dominance tarnished. Outlook’s April 21 issue, I ran to bomb Iran, but instead I ran , maps the human, political, and ideological fault lines of this turbulent moment. Ali Araghi writes about living far away from family living through the war in Iran. Iftikar Gilani looks at how countries in West Asia confront a war with no safe ending, while Souzeina Mushtaq asks what has happened to America’s youth. Seema Guha analyses if the fragile two-week pause to the bombings will be unravelled because of Israel’s continuous bombing of Lebanon. Mrinalini Dhyani speaks to the Ex Health Minister of Lebanon to understand the civil health crisis in the country while Apeksha Priyadarshini writes about how wars of aggression have become culture wars. As elections loom, this issue also looks at sharpened political fault lines the freebie culture. Zenaira Bakhsh interviews the man in the eye of the storm, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi. NK Bhoopesh looks at how the Left in Kerala has failed to address the concerns of the marginalised communities. Yaseer Arafath writes on the language of the future in Kerala elections and Snigdhendu Bhattacharya details what the Election Commission is doing in West Bengal in the name of SIR. Vignesh Karthik asks why the elite hate freebies while in our Overlap section, Anand Teltumbde questions about policing transgender identity. Catch all this and more in our latest issue of Outlook.
Warlord - 11 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeAs US-Israel attacks on Iran ensue, West Asia continues to negotiate between a rocky past and an uncertain future. Iran has dismissed a US ceasefire proposal and set out its own conditions. Markets crumble; supply systems disrupted while haze and tease continue to surround peace talks - misinformation and sweeping statements taking front-seat. In Outlook’s April 11 issue, Warlord, difficult questions are asked. Tanvir Aeijaz speaks to Prof. Thomas Pogge, Leitner Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Political Science, Yale University . Harish Khare looks at the emotional trauma and physiological impact of the relentless American-Israeli aggression Seema Guha’s piece talks of how as the war enters its fourth week, the US must win, while Iran just needs to survive. In India, as five crucial states walk into the month of elections , Snigdhendu Bhattacharya delves into how the consistent exchanges between Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi keep polarising Bengal, R Vijaya Shankar speaks on the vacuum which might follow in Tamil Nadu, if AIADMK suffers a second successive defeat, Ashlin Mathew profiles Himanta Biswa Sarma, NK Bhoopesh looks at MK Stalin and Pinarayi Vijayan, the towering vanguards against BJP’s machinery in the South. Plus book reviews, a piece on how Dhuradhandar's success has changed Bollywood and other stories. Read all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
IPL Dispatch: Quintessential Manish Pandey Saves KKR Yet Again; Bosch's 'Superman' Grab Stuns Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their slim playoff dreams alive with a morale-boosting win against Mumbai Indians, who were led by a returning Hardik Pandya. Here are the major talking points from Indian Premier League 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive as they defeated Mumbai Indians to reach the 13-point mark
As MI was defending 148 against KKR at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2026 match 65, Corbin Bosch grabbed a stunner to dismiss Rovman Powell to shift the momentum to some extent
Rovman Powell skies a short delivery off Hardik Pandya which lands between Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz creating a funny chaos at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 21
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to withdraw their plea after Prasar Bharati clarified that purchasing commercial broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup falls outside its public service mandate
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BUSINESS
Rupee Nears 97 Against Dollar: What’s Driving the Fall and How India Is Fighting Back
By Devabrata Dutta
Rupee Nears 97 Against Dollar: What’s Driving the Fall and How India Is Fighting Back
Melodi Mania Hits D-Street: Parle Industries Hits Upper Circuit On Modi-Meloni Buzz
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Women Drive Equity Boom, Hold Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore In Mutual Funds In FY26, Says Report
By Ayush Khar
Women Drive Equity Boom, Hold Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore In Mutual Funds In FY26, Says Report
TRAVELLER
Chasing Shade: How Heatwaves Are Redrawing The Travel Map
By OT Staff
Chasing Shade: How Heatwaves Are Redrawing The Travel Map
The Ultimate 2026 Guide To International Travel With Kids This Summer
The Ultimate 2026 Guide To International Travel With Kids This Summer
The Leela’s Latest Address In Coorg Is Built Around Wellness And Wilderness
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Raja Ampat Travel Guide: Remote Islands, Coral Reefs, And Rare Wildlife
Raja Ampat Travel Guide: Remote Islands, Coral Reefs, And Rare Wildlife
As Temperatures Soar, Travellers Turn To Coolcations And Slower Travel
As Temperatures Soar, Travellers Turn To Coolcations And Slower Travel
LUXE
Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
By Priyamvada Rana
The luxury home living brand has come up with a 18,000 sqft flagship store at MG Road bringing its design-forward approach to furniture and collectibles
Pitbull ‘I’m Back’ India Tour: Check Out Dates, Venues, Tickets
By Team Outlook Luxe
GRAMMY Award-winning artiste Pitbull is coming to Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad this December. He is amongst a lineup of global acts coming to India from 2025 to 2026 including Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Enrique Iglesias, and Guns N' Roses pushing India’s concert culture
How Scandinavian Design Transformed Modern Architecture: Key Influences and Iconic Structures
By Aaron Jacob
Scandinavian design in architecture emerged from the Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland — during the early to mid-20th century as a quiet revolution against excessive ornamentation and industrial rigidity. Influenced by the region’s landscape, light and climate, the movement sought to create spaces that were functional, honest and emotionally warm, reflecting […]
Shaam-e-Ghazal: Sabhyata Foundation And Serendipity Arts’ Ode To Heritage, Music, And Memory
By Priyanka Bansal
The sound of music and poetry filled the air surrounding Safdarjung Tomb under Delhi’s moonlit sky as Sabhyata Foundation and Serendipity Arts collaborated to create Shaam-e-Ghazal. A night that brought together the timeless beauty of ghazals and the grandeur of one of Delhi’s most cherished monuments, creating a night that resonated with history, melody, and […]
What is Luminous Coating in Luxury Watches? How Glow-in-the-Dark Technology Enhances Timekeeping
By Aaron Jacob
Discover what luminous coating in watches really is—its fascinating evolution from radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova—and how it enhances visibility, safety and design in contemporary timepieces