Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated January 2nd 2013. The cover story of this issue features the hat-trick win of Narendra Modi in Gujarat and his emergence as a prime leader of BJP. It explores his possibilities of being the prime minister candidate of BJP as well. The big story on mobile phone menace in the state is an eye opener on the increasing cases of mobile abuse, with a number of case studies and guest columns from experts. Another remarkable story in this issue traces the rebirth of Chavittunatakam, one of the traditional art forms in the state. CPM’s changing stance on identity politics is examined in the story about their decision to build up a platform for Dalit issues. The rape incident in Delhi was also given space. The loose security system in state’s jails was examined in a story that deals with a recent case of four prisoners escaping from a jail in Kasaragod. The Church’s negative stand on Gadgil Committee report was another notable story. A story on newly found Malayalam University was featured. The cover story of this issue features the hat-trick win of Narendra Modi in Gujarat and his emergence as a prime leader of BJP. It explores his possibilities of being the prime minister candidate of BJP as well. The big story on mobile phone menace in the state is an eye opener on the increasing cases of mobile abuse, with a number of case studies and guest columns from experts. Another remarkable story in this issue traces the rebirth of Chavittunatakam, one of the traditional art forms in Kerala. CPM’s changing stance on identity politics is examined in the story about their decision to build up a platform for Dalit issues. The rape incident in Delhi was also covered. The loose security system in state’s jails was examined in a story that deals with a recent case of four prisoners escaping from a jail in Kasaragod. The Church’s negative stand on Madhav Gadgil Committee report was another notable story. A story on newly found Malayalam University was featured. Artists like Mohan Lal, Illiana, Leona, Sija Rose, Mythili, Lakshmi Menon and John Abraham were also featured on pages.