Is Donald Trump again using Iran to save face? Tehran rejects ceasefire claim as US mulls 'spot hits' instead of war

This comes amid Trump's repeated claims that Iran's 'New Regime President' had 'asked' for a ceasefire

By Ashwin Somanath April 01, 2026

Major leadership overhaul in Indian Army: Meet the new vice chief, heads of Western, Eastern, Southern Commands
By Jose K George
Will DMK make a comfortable comeback in Tamil Nadu? Opinion poll projects Vijay as preferred CM candidate over Palaniswami
By Sachin Jose

CURRENT AFFAIRS

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World in a square foot: Tiles, power, and the quiet crisis in Morbi

Tiles are an ancient global language, now acting as a barometer of the world's fractures, with industrial production in Morbi, India, being impacted by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions

By Brijeshwari Gohil

ENTERTAINMENT

Director Ranjith tried to go into hiding before arrest, people on film set knew about alleged sex assault: Police

The actress was suffering from mental trauma after the alleged sexual assault and had concerns about her privacy, police said

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OPINION

Lutyens evicted, Rajaji installed: Is India prioritising symbolism over substance?

Shashi Tharoor

Power of quiet diplomacy: India's measured response to Iran war

Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda

Thalamus: More than a relay centre

Mazda Turel

Stephen Hawking's legacy: How Brain-Computer Interfaces promise new era of communication

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From brooding husband to viral dishwasher: A kitchen tale

K.C. Verma

Echoes of war: Photos of Minab school tragedy demand justice

Navtej Sarna

Noise is not leadership

Bansuri Swaraj

How board of directors drive accountability and innovation

Suresh Narayanan

How Camellia Panjabi elevated Indian food culture globally

Shobhaa De

India is more than a moment

Namrata Zakaria

When Manmohan Singh engaged Pervez Musharraf

Mani Shankar Aiyar

When separatism goes mainstream

Barkha Dutt

Thank you, THE WEEK, for providing me a space

Amitabh Kant

Let us not politicise budget

Meenakshi Lekhi

Silverware for babies?

Lakshmy Ramanathan

Goodbye, dear readers

Swara Bhasker

Tale of two public addresses in Maharashtra on Vijayadashami

Sachidananda Murthy

Bibek Debroy on Partha Chatterjee and Kalinjara story

Bibek Debroy

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

Jyotiraditya Scindia

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

Sanjaya Baru

Big Ben and plucky Perera

Sanjay Manjrekar

Here is to healthy conversation

Bose Krishnamachari

Make the impeachment process apolitical

Vinod Rai

An open letter to the sports minister

Ashwini Nachappa

EDITOR'S PICK

New face of governance: How personal branding is reshaping state elections

In the election-bound states West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala, the image built around the incumbents looms large

By Pratul Sharma

Beyond Delhi's shadow: How regional leaders are reshaping Indian democracy

The upcoming assembly polls will show whether powerful chief ministers are politically relevant today

By Rasheed Kidwai

‘Calling us right-wing is a desperate political gimmick’: Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership has focused on comprehensive welfare measures, strengthening public health and education, and building world-class infrastructure, exemplified by the LIFE Mission project and eradicating extreme poverty

By Nirmal Jovial

From Nandigram to Bhabanipur: Suvendu Adhikari takes the fight to Mamata Banerjee's turf

Bhabanipur, also known as Bhowanipore, in South Kolkata is the focal point of this election season, with rival parties' posters, flags, and graffiti vividly displayed on its walls

By Prema Rajaram

Scientific scrutiny meets ancient wisdom: How traditional Indian medicine is finding its place

Traditional Indian medicine systems like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa Rigpa occupy a complex space between reverence and scepticism, facing challenges in regulation and scientific research despite loyal followings and expanding government support

By Shubhangi Shah