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What hospitals look like from the other side
THE WEEK-Hansa Research's survey of India's best hospitals and covers key discussions from THE WEEK Health Summit 2025, including AI in healthcare and inspiring medical pioneers
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SCALPEN
Why white matter is key to your brain's coherence
White matter acts as the crucial road network of the brain, enabling different regions to communicate and ensuring coherent function rather than chaotic committee work
By Mazda Turel -
RIGHT ANGLE
The boy who cried wolf: A decade of false accusations and lost trust
Indian politics has its own shepherd boy. For more than a decade, he has stood upon his favourite hilltop, waving his arms and warning of monsters that never arrived
By Bansuri Swaraj -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
Smothering instinct and the witches’ brew
Empty nest syndrome brings both quiet peace and intensified marital dynamics
By K.C. Verma -
POWERDRIVE
The mayor & the grammar—hands off
Though Zohran Mamdani’s mother has an Indian surname that is spelt like a Malayali but is actually Punjabi, he was fathered by an India-born Ugandan citizen of Muslim faith
By R Prasannan -
How hospitals are leading the charge towards sustainable health
Healthcare sustainability is crucial as the global health sector significantly contributes to the climate crisis through high energy consumption and waste generation
By Dr Preetha Reddy -
SCHIZO-NATION
Why the 'Girls in Blue' are a breath of fresh air in advertising
Indian cricketers in advertising have evolved dramatically, from the early challenges of stars like Mohammad Azharuddin and the rise of polished professionals like Virat Kohli, to the unstudied, authentic charm of the women cricketers
By Anuja Chauhan -
SOUND BITE
Nvidia's $5 trillion leap: How AI is reshaping global economy
AI's meteoric rise, exemplified by Nvidia's staggering market valuation, highlights both unprecedented financial opportunities and critical ethical challenges
By Anita Pratap -
LAST WORD
Gandhi, Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize conundrum
Nobel Peace Prize paradox arises from its history of perplexing decisions, honouring figures like Henry Kissinger while overlooking Mahatma Gandhi
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From brain drain to talent gain: Navigating the new era of international immigration
Global race for talent is heating up as the US's long-standing soft power wanes due to its tightening immigration policies, signalling a major shift in how nations compete for human capital
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
LAST WORD
A Cold War spy's father on India's tryst with destiny
H. St. John Bridger Philby's 1947 essay offers a unique perspective on India's independence and Partition, reflecting on the inevitability of division and the wisdom of the Mountbatten Plan
By Navtej Sarna -
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
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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