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LAST WORD
Beyond the Moon: How space travel changes our view of humanity
Why have puny men with small minds and huge egos, vengeful, greedy and morally bankrupt men been allowed untrammelled power to invade nations at will, threaten and execute genocide, covet one man’s land or another man’s oil?
By Navtej Sarna -
SCHIZO-NATION
When festivals fuel division, not devotion
The use of hate speech, especially on a sacred day such as Ram Navami, is deeply disrespectful and blasphemous to Hinduism's rich traditions
By Anuja Chauhan -
MEDI-SCENE
The global weight loss revolution: How drugs are redefining obesity
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are reshaping the global conversation around obesity, moving it from personal struggle to a recognised chronic disease
By Dr Preetha Reddy -
SOUND BITE
How has Iran survived so far?
By developing a decentralised "nerve net" administrative system over decades, Iran has ensured its continuity and survival
By Anita Pratap -
POWERDRIVE
Get me an enemy of my stature
If the BJP claims India is growing because of Modi, Stalin is talking of how Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Karnataka are growing despite Modi
By R Prasannan -
Senior living, political shifts and scientific wonders
The current issue takes a detailed look at THE WEEK Goodfellows Silver Economy Summit and delves into the thrilling world of traditional and electric two-wheelers, the intriguing Ig Nobel awards, and coverage of the ongoing assembly polls
By Philip Mathew -
RIGHT ANGLE
From fear to freedom: Can West Bengal rise to Tagore's ideals?
Rabindranath Tagore's vision in ‘Gitanjali’ of a society free from fear and divided by narrow walls resonates with West Bengal's current search for freedom
By Bansuri Swaraj -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
Embracing the grumpy old man within
Oldification is the humourous process of growing old, marked by distinct signs like increased irritability and a tendency to grumble about the world
By K.C. Verma -
SCALPEN
A life out of balance: When a brain tumour affects hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is the brain's conductor, a small but powerful almond-sized structure that governs functions like hunger, thirst, temperature, sleep, hormones, libido, and stress
By Mazda Turel -
LAST WORD
Lutyens evicted, Rajaji installed: Is India prioritising symbolism over substance?
New Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan has seen a significant symbolic shift with the removal of Edwin Lutyens' bust and the installation of C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General
By Shashi Tharoor -
Power of quiet diplomacy: India's measured response to Iran war
India's Iran war diplomacy is effectively achieving results by protecting national interests, a departure from earlier foreign policy approaches
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
Stephen Hawking's legacy: How Brain-Computer Interfaces promise new era of communication
BCIs are poised to revolutionise communication and mobility for people facing paralysis and neurodegenerative diseases
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham -
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
By Suresh Narayanan -
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
By Shobhaa De -
India is more than a moment
India has long been referenced by too many European fashion houses and luxury brands
By Namrata Zakaria -
MANI-FESTO
When Manmohan Singh engaged Pervez Musharraf
Manmohan Singh knew finding a middle way in J&K was important
By Mani Shankar Aiyar -
LAST WORD
When separatism goes mainstream
Jamaat-e-Islami has backed at least 10 candidates across the valley
By Barkha Dutt -
Thank you, THE WEEK, for providing me a space
THE WEEK’s illustrious history and mission to tackle issues resonate with me deeply
By Amitabh Kant -
FORTHWRITE
Let us not politicise budget
Union Budget 2024 is a blend of ambition and pragmatic governance
By Meenakshi Lekhi -
BABY STEPS
Silverware for babies?
Silverware is ideal for serving food to both children and people with disabilities
By Lakshmy Ramanathan -
Bitter Chocolate
Goodbye, dear readers
If I seemed a bit too passionate, forgive me for my heart was in the right place
By Swara Bhasker -
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
By Sachidananda Murthy -
Bibek Debroy on Partha Chatterjee and Kalinjara story
Small-ticket corruption has declined. But not the big-ticket Kalinjara variety
By Bibek Debroy -
Digital companies cannot afford to defy laws of the land, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Necessity is the mother of invention. Regular instances of unlawful content
By Jyotiraditya Scindia -
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.
By Sanjaya Baru -
LAST WORD
Big Ben and plucky Perera
The World Cup this year was like fantasy cricket. Many nerve-jangling matches
By Sanjay Manjrekar -
EVERYONE IS A CAMERA
Here is to healthy conversation
A couple of weeks back, I was in Thiruvananthapuram to attend a few meetings.
By Bose Krishnamachari -
LAST WORD
A wonk no more
The Pew Research Center did an analysis in January 2017 of president-elect Donald
By M.K. Bhadrakumar -
CANDID TALK
Make the impeachment process apolitical
Recently, 64 members of Parliament and seven recently retired MPs from seven
By Vinod Rai -
TRACK CHANGE
An open letter to the sports minister
Dear Shri Rathore, Congratulations for a successful showing at the Commonwealth
By Ashwini Nachappa