We often belittle our achievements. That's a crying shame. A sense of pride has the power to raise people's lives. Pride also makes a nation, and in times of despair and helplessness, can lift the spirit of a billion people. These achievements celebrate the spirit that is India and touches our soul with its heady mix of do-good and feel-good, things that make us swell our chests with pride, maybe squeeze out a tear or two of joy, and fill us with a sense of appreciation and purpose. In this tumultuous corner of the world where much is wrong and much needs to be done, India Today offers this tribute to India.
 

The BJP loses credibility with the petrol pump scandal, showing itself up as no different from the Congress when it comes to crony socialism.

Three-and-a-half years after the murder
of the journalist the police make the
first arrests, raising hopes of solving
the mystery.
 

What is common to these women? Underworld links and, strangely, a
Bhopal connection.

A host of trainers teaches corporate executives everything from diction to
dress codes.

India's record haul of medals at the Commonwealth Games needs to be received with cautious celebration.

India's premier fashion show is now an internationally accepted platform for promoters and designers.

Scissors can do all that the paintbrush is celebrated for—and more.

Amitav Ghosh unravels a mystery and meets an Imam.

Diya Mirza, Samita Bangari, Anil Kumble, Shashilal Nair & Manisha Koirala