Beyond the Maximum City: On the rise of 'Third Mumbai'

The "Third Mumbai" project in Raigad district, a massive Rs 15 lakh crore investment, is set to eclipse the current city in size and serve as a hub for Global Capability Centres.

POWERDRIVE

Vanuatu is no godman’s Kailasa

The Commonwealth nation's constitutional rulings hold persuasive value in Indian courts, and got recent links to India through legal references, the Lalit Modi passport episode and diplomatic engagement

MEDI-SCENE

Why India needs menopause-ready healthcare

The ultimate goal should be to move past stigma and provide women with the "menopause-ready" support to ensure their later years are lived with independence and dignity

SOUND BITE

Power without maturity: Why analysts are likening Trump to Nero

Is the United States repeating the narcissism and architectural excesses of ancient Rome?

SCHIZO-NATION

AI dreams and blocked pipes

From the sewage-choked pipes of the $13.3 billion USS Gerald R. Ford to the AI-generated hockey triumphs of Donald Trump, there is a deepening chasm between modern "God-complex" fantasies and the undeniable mess of physical existence

LAST WORD

Mapping the ego: Why global politics is having a 'vibe check' via maps

Maps are not just geographical guides; they are political advertisements of global alliances and politics

The rise of Indian coffee: From instant brew to global premium

Indian coffee is undergoing a quiet national transformation, evolving from a bulk commodity into a globally celebrated premium product

SCALPEN

How a medulla tumour surgery led to a mythical curse

Medulla tumour surgery is a high-stakes procedure to remove growths from the brain's survival centre, risking critical functions like automatic breathing

OTHERWISE CRACKED

Homo taciturnus vs the persistent petty prattler

Fear of small talk is a pathological dread that the author humorously names 'blathablustaphobia'

GLP-1 medications and the science of weight-loss revolution

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping obesity and diabetes care in India—promising major metabolic benefits, but raising questions over access, side effects and long-term safety

LAST WORD

To the rose garden of martyrs

Despite mass protests, brutal repression and uncertain US pressure under Donald Trump, meaningful change appears elusive in Iran

RIGHT ANGLE

Digital expansion to digital sovereignty

This budget reflects a govern ment that has moved beyond proving its digital credentials and is now focused on securing them

How board of directors drive accountability and innovation

Board of directors act as guardians of the organisation, ensuring stability, fostering trust, and guiding strategic decisions while balancing shareholder and broader stakeholder interests

DE TOUR

How Camellia Panjabi elevated Indian food culture globally

Camellia Panjabi, renowned culinary expert, launches her new coffee table book, 'Vegetables: The Indian Way,' offering a definitive collection of Indian recipes and nutritional insights

India is more than a moment

India has long been referenced by too many European fashion houses and luxury brands

MANI-FESTO

When Manmohan Singh engaged Pervez Musharraf

Manmohan Singh knew finding a middle way in J&K was important

LAST WORD

When separatism goes mainstream

Jamaat-e-Islami has backed at least 10 candidates across the valley

Thank you, THE WEEK, for providing me a space

THE WEEK’s illustrious history and mission to tackle issues resonate with me deeply

FORTHWRITE

Let us not politicise budget

Union Budget 2024 is a blend of ambition and pragmatic governance

BABY STEPS

Silverware for babies?

Silverware is ideal for serving food to both children and people with disabilities

Bitter Chocolate

Goodbye, dear readers

If I seemed a bit too passionate, forgive me for my heart was in the right place

POWER POINT

Tale of two public addresses in Maharashtra on Vijayadashami

The words of RSS chief in Nagpur and Thackerays in Mumbai have been followed closely

Bibek Debroy on Partha Chatterjee and Kalinjara story

Small-ticket corruption has declined. But not the big-ticket Kalinjara variety

Digital companies cannot afford to defy laws of the land, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Necessity is the mother of invention. Regular instances of unlawful content

IVORY TOWER

Tough for Singapore to balance its relationship with China, India: Sanjaya Baru

It was just as well that Arvind Kejriwal was ticked off for his Singapore sling.

LAST WORD

Big Ben and plucky Perera

The World Cup this year was like fantasy cricket. Many nerve-jangling matches

EVERYONE IS A CAMERA

Here is to healthy conversation

A couple of weeks back, I was in Thiruvananthapuram to attend a few meetings.

LAST WORD

A wonk no more

The Pew Research Center did an analysis in January 2017 of president-elect Donald

CANDID TALK

Make the impeachment process apolitical

Recently, 64 members of Parliament and seven recently retired MPs from seven

TRACK CHANGE

An open letter to the sports minister

Dear Shri Rathore, Congratulations for a successful showing at the Commonwealth