India Today

Comrade Number One | Chhattisgarh

With bomb expert Basavaraju as their new chief, the Maoists may soon revive violence in the state.

A change of guard in the Maoist leadership has prompted Chhattisgarh's security establishment to step up the vigil, anticipating fresh attacks by the rebels. Officials say 63-year-old Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju's recent elevation as the general secretary of the Communist

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from India Today

India Today1 min read
Deep Dive into Luxury
With a ceramic bezel, a blue lacquer dial bearing the name ‘Deepsea’ in powdered yellow and a luminescent display, this legendary diver’s watch is a standout in both form and function. The Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea comes in 18 carat yellow gold
India Today4 min read
The Enchanted Forest
The graceful ballet of the mustard Sal leaves slowly floating earthwards is mesmerising. Inspired by the Sal shedding skin, I’m hoping I can do a ‘Sal’ at the Six Senses Vana, and shed at least some of the physical, neurological and emotional poundin
India Today2 min read
Subversive IN SUBURBIA
One visionary curator plus two talented artists with subversive tendencies who’ve known each other for over a decade equals one extraordinary exhibition that asks Three Questions At Once (like its title), if not several more! The show by Poonam Jain