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MEDI-SCENE
India's medical heritage meets modern science: A new era for health care
Whole Person Health is a growing paradigm shift in health care, moving beyond acute interventions to focus on how well individuals live after illness, emphasising strength and quality of life over time
By Dr Preetha Reddy -
SCHIZO-NATION
From matinee idols to cricket gods: The evolution of southern fan culture
South Indian fan culture, particularly for teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, exhibits an intense devotion that transcends mere sports
By Anuja Chauhan -
LAST WORD
Why the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner should have addressed journalist deaths
The White House Correspondents Dinner has seen shifts from presidential boycotts to security scares, highlighting a disconnect with the harsh realities faced by journalists worldwide
By Navtej Sarna -
SOUND BITE
Kaiser Wilhelm II and Trump: A tale of reckless diplomacy and failed brinkmanship
The "madman theory" is a coercive diplomatic strategy involving extreme threats and brinkmanship, exemplified by historical figures like Kaiser Wilhelm II and modern leaders such as Donald Trump
By Anita Pratap -
POWERDRIVE
Connecticut Yankees & Charles’s speech
Kingship may survive centuries, but would the idea of liberty?
By R Prasannan -
From politics to art: Exploring India’s pulse
This issue explores the political landscape post-election upsets in India, including analysis of key states, voter behaviour, and the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Also, discover untold stories on Kolkata's art, historical pens, Mizoram's leader, and more
By Philip Mathew -
SCALPEN
Brain's gatekeepers: How basal ganglia control movement and fight Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a condition where the basal ganglia, crucial for controlling movement initiation and stopping, lose dopamine
By Mazda Turel -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
Elections are injurious to health
The absence of a domestic help due to voting leads to a cascade of inconveniences and existential threats to the organised functioning of middle-class homes
By K.C. Verma -
RIGHT ANGLE
Women's reservation: A question of intent, not just procedure
While promises of meaningful representation have long been made, the Opposition's shifting objections to the Census and delimitation processes reveal an unwillingness to translate rhetoric into reality
By Bansuri Swaraj -
LAST WORD
From ancient wisdom to modern discoveries: Reimagining India's intellectual landscape
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) are at the centre of a key debate in India's contemporary curriculum, questioning how to balance our rich intellectual heritage with the universal march of modern science
By Shashi Tharoor -
Predicting Alzheimer's: How a simple blood test could change your life
Alzheimer's disease detection is poised for a revolution with a new blood test that can predict symptom onset up to four years in advance
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham -
How courts are forcing social media accountability
Social media liability is a growing concern following landmark US judgments against Meta and Google for psychological harm to young users
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
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