The AIADMK chief says this election carries a profound sense of responsibility for him
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
The DMK-AIADMK duopoly is facing a challenge with the entry of Vijay and Seeman—splitting votes, tightening margins, and making local shifts decisive
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
In this interview with THE WEEK, Stalin frames the Dravidian Model 2.0 not merely as an electoral platform, but as an ideological evolution
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
Vijay's political campaign is characterised by controlled, high-impact appearances rather than relentless campaigning, leveraging his aura to connect with voters, particularly youth and women
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
Vijay's entry into Tamil Nadu politics as an actor-turned-politician with his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam party, has injected an ‘X-factor’ into the electoral landscape
By Dr Pichandy Chinnasamy April 26, 2026
The AIADMK still has a substantial voter base, but without ideological clarity, its ability to convert this support into seats remains doubtful
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman casts his politics as a long-term civilisational project rather than immediate electoral gain
By Lakshmi Subramanian April 26, 2026
At the Silver Economy event, jointly organised by THE WEEK and Goodfellows, experts and professionals from diverse fields came together to explore what it means to age in India
By Pooja Biraia April 19, 2026
Active ageing in India is becoming crucial as life expectancy rises, and many seniors seek fulfilling lives post-retirement
April 19, 2026
India's disciplined financial habits build wealth for future generations, yet a substantial amount remains unclaimed due to documentation errors, relocation or lack of heir awareness
April 19, 2026
Vibrant independent living communities and assisted living options designed for 'Golden Agers' value autonomy, social joy, and professional care
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil April 19, 2026
THE WEEK-Goodfellows Silver Economy Summit felicitated them for their dedication to community welfare and protection of India's natural heritage
April 19, 2026
The principles emphasise staying positive, accepting oneself, practising compassion, prioritising health and consistently doing good deeds
April 19, 2026
In 1951, more than 40 railway companies were consolidated into a single entity—Indian Railways. Now, 75 years later, THE WEEK explores how the Railways has shaped India’s national consciousness, how it is driving the future, and what can be done to make it better
By Anjuly Mathai April 12, 2026