Highlights of India Today Malayalam issue dated March 12th, 2014. The IT Malayalam dated March 12, 2014 features the controversies surrounding Amritanandamayi Mutt after the scandulous revelations of its former disciple Gayatri aka Gail Tredwell in her book Holy Hell- A Memoir of Faith, Devotion and Pure Madness. The story explores how the Indian presence in global spiritual circuit is trying to tide over the scandal, along with a detailed look into the Mutt's assets and Gail's allegations. The cover story also looks how the social media dealt with the issue. The diaries of Sivarasan, one of the prime accused in Rajiv Gandhi murder case, and how they unveiled one of the most sensational murder tactics in Indian history is the big story this week. The holistic approach to medicine with blending modern science with time-tested traditions and how various clinics in India are making use of it constitutes another big story. The efforts of Jayalalithaa to woo voters with free gifts and instigating Tamil emotions and her eye for prime ministerialship are examined, and the value of "Brand Amma" was evaluated in another important story. The prospects of third front's evolvement as an influential presence in upcoming Loksabha elections and the prominent place the young voters' voice may play constitutes two important items in the election package. In the Hot Seats of Kerala section, Vadakara and Idukki were examined. The issue also features faces like Shakeela, Bindu Madhavi, Lena, Isha Sherwani, Thamannah, Manju Warrier, Hansika, Swathi Reddy, Manjari and Rajnikath.
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