RG Kar rape-murder: Junior doctors in dilemma as opinions clash about future of movement
By Niladry Sarkar
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‘There are other legal remedies’: Centre opposes criminalisation of marital rape in Supreme Court
The top court is examining the constitutional validity of marital rape exception, which allows a man to force himself on his wife without her consent.
Web Desk
October 03, 2024
The art of paper money
Mahatma Gandhi’s image, which first appeared on the Indian rupee in 1969, has become iconic. While cash usage is declining in the digital era, the art of collecting rare banknotes and coins thrives. Auction houses and museums like Rezwan Razack's Museum of Indian Paper Money in Bengaluru and the RBI Monetary Museum in Mumbai preserve and celebrate this legacy
Former VP Venkaiah Naidu says anti-defection law needs change and he is no longer a BJP spokesperson
On a rainy day in Hyderabad, THE WEEK sat down with Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu for a long-winding chat on his career in politics and especially his thoughts on defection amongst political parties.
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Anti Defection Law | Abhishek Singhvi on its impact on the Indian democracy
THE WEEK sits down with senior lawyer and MP Abhishek Singhvi to talk about the current state of the anti-defection law and how it is affecting our democracy.
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Kerala: Conflict at CPI(M) after P.V. Anvar launches all-out attack on CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The CPI(M) has been firmly under the grip of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, on September 26, PV Anvar turned his guns on the Chief Minister, levelling scathing allegations and calling for his resignation as Home Minister.
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MUDA land scam threatens to dethrone Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing heat over alleged irregularities in the allotment of residential sites by MUDA. HC dismissed his pleas against Governor's decision to grant sanction for investigation against the leader in the alleged scam.
National
- Himanta thanks Modi for classical language status of Assamese
- Close to Rs 8 000 crore from Swachh Bharat funds spent on 'personal PR' for PM Modi TMC MP
- Extremely glad that classical status given to several languages Modi
- Centre approves proposal for 3 corridors under Chennai Metro Rail Project phase-II
- Students from Jaffna and TN space startup collaborate to develop communication satellite
International
- Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
- Belarus opposition urges immediate release of over 200 political prisoners in dire state
- Hurricane Kirk could cause dangerous surf conditions along US East Coast
- Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
- Jury mulling fate of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating
Entertainment
- Veteran Malayalam actor Mohan Raj no more
- Telangana minister withdraws remarks on Samantha-Naga divorce Nagarjuna files defamation case
- 'Paris Has Fallen' to premiere on Lionsgate Play on October 18
- Ahan Shetty joins cast of 'Border 2'
- Telangana minister withdraws remarks on Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce after facing flak
Sports
- Ticket prices for 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics range from 30 to nearly 3 000 euros
- Diksha returns to action in China to prepare for home event
- Bellingham back in England squad and Solanke also called up
- Brad Haddin fears a Kanpur-like showing by Indian team in Australia
- Rohit Sharma Felt alive again after winning the World Cup
Business
- Govt approves 2 agri schemes with outlay of Rs 1 lakh cr
- Morgan Stanley Citigroup buy HDFC Bank shares worth Rs 755 crore
- Will walk extra mile to create biz friendly environment in Odisha CM Majhi
- Govt approves National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds with Rs 10 103-cr outlay
- Rupee plunges 14 paise to settle at 83.96 against US dollar as crude oil boils
South Indian actor Mohan Raj, popular for his role as Keerikkadan Jose in the Malayalam movie Kireedam, starring Mohanlal, passed away on Thursday
EDITOR'S PICK
India’s anti-defection law: Four decades of failure
The law has allowed wholesale defections and toppling of governments
By Soni Mishra
'We have made an ass of the anti-defection law': Abhishek Singhvi
The state of the law is affecting democracy. It is time for a complete overhaul
By Abhishek Singhvi
'Once you defect, you must resign': Venkaiah Naidu
I am no longer a spokesperson of the BJP, the former vice president tells THE WEEK
By Soni Mishra
Why merger exemption needs clarity or removal
The Tenth Schedule is poorly drafted and vulnerable to multiple interpretations
By Ritwika Sharma
'Anti-defection law has proved to be a complete failure': P. Chidambaram
Defecters should be disqualified automatically, the former Union minister tells THE WEEK
By Soni Mishra
'In Pursuit of Freedom - Travels across Patriotic Lands' review: A portrait of changed India
Author Pradeep Damodaran juxtaposes the present with the historical significance of sites associated with the freedom struggle
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