Highlights of India Today issue dated December 03, 2012. The Cover Story focuses on whether Rahul Gandhi can save the Congress, which is in the worst of times as the 2014 general elections approach. The Special Report section on Bal Thackeray talks about the struggle for Thackerays mantle which has deepened as the drift between Uddhav and Raj widens further. The Big Story takes you on a tour of the incredible rise and the sudden death of Ponty Chadha. The Nation section speaks about UPAs decision on hanging Kasab and how the govt will now be under pressure to take a quick decision on Afzal Guru. The Society section on Assam police setting up Indias first female commando unit to tackle rising crime against women in the state is an interesting read.