Looking Back Going Forward

Anniversaries are a good time to look back. As 2017 draws to an end, it is time to remember that at DW we have completed a seven-year eventful journey, a journey that has served up the many colours and hues of our democratic world to our readers and followers; a journey I hope you enjoyed as much we did. Thank you all for travelling with us. So as we turn seven we take a look back and go forward.

The world seems now to be more aware than ever. Oxford dictionary’s word of 2016 ‘posttruth’ came to roost in 2017. Post-truth essentially means situations in which emotional and personal beliefs shape the opinion of the public than objective facts. The word took centre stage in the political commentary of the world as well as India, especially after the US elections and the demonetisation move by the Indian government. This concept has influenced the Indian consciousness to a large extent, especially since this year has been one of the most momentous political years of this generation. It has been almost an era-defining year remembered by the US Presidential elections for the world and demonetisation for India. In fact, our anniversary issue will take a look at all the big events that shaped 2017.

And then we introduce you to one of the Big Bangs of 2017 — the opening of an all-new world of Delhi-NCR’s premier and one-of-its-kind oasis, the Radisson Blu MBD Hotel, Noida. A landmark for years in the hospitality sector, this hotel has undergone a makeover with an all-new appeal that is iconic, stylish and sophisticated. The Radisson Blu MBD Hotel is no doubt an exciting and individualistic hotel for individual minds. Savour the offering in this issue.

Clearly, 2017 seems to be a year of anniversaries and centenaries. Not only is it the centenary of the Bolshevik Revolution, it is 50 years since the death of the great revolutionary Che Guevara, the face of revolution on T-shirts even today. We pay homage to the rebel who never paused.

India is steeped in traditions and knowledge, yet we are so eager to look outwards and accept everything the West offers. The return to the vast array of textiles and sensible diets seems to be making a comeback once again with designers promoting indigenous fabric and dieticians putting their faith back into local produce.

And in the backend comes the usual political column, travel features and much more. Happy reading and Yuletide Greetings!