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

India's Iran war diplomacy is effectively achieving results by protecting national interests, a departure from earlier foreign policy approaches

SCALPEN

Thalamus: More than a relay centre

Thalamus is essential for brain function, acting as a sophisticated relay station that organises, filters, and prioritises nearly all sensory signals entering the brain

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

BCIs are poised to revolutionise communication and mobility for people facing paralysis and neurodegenerative diseases

POWERDRIVE

China, a sleeping Kumbhakarna

China may have all the attributes of a superpower—money, minerals, missiles, manufacturing plants, digital skills and even AI wizardry, but it lacks two things

The legacy of indigenous knowledge

A fascinating snakebite account and the potential of traditional medicine within Ayush systems, alongside an innovative snake identification app and the legacy of ethnobotanists

OTHERWISE CRACKED

From brooding husband to viral dishwasher: A kitchen tale

A husband's attempt to find a new hobby by taking up cooking backfires spectacularly when he reorganises his wife's chaotic kitchen

SCHIZO-NATION

Shahed drone: The underdog weapon that's changing the game

The Shahed kamikaze drone, priced at $20,000-$50,000, effectively neutralises $4 million-$12 million Patriot interceptors, showing superior cost-effectiveness in modern warfare

SOUND BITE

Geopolitical chess: Decoding the five potential futures for Iran

Iran's future is uncertain, with five distinct scenarios predicted, ranging from a diplomatic truce to nuclear armament

MEDI-SCENE

The growing concern: Watch out for early signs of emotional overload in children

Emotional wellbeing in children is shifting towards concerning early signs of anxiety and overload due to modern pressures

LAST WORD

Echoes of war: Photos of Minab school tragedy demand justice

Photographs of over 100 graves being dug in Minab, Iran, have become an iconic image of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

RIGHT ANGLE

Noise is not leadership

Leadership in opposition requires constitutional responsibility and credible vigilance, not mere agitation or noise

LAST WORD

Mapping the ego: Why global politics is having a 'vibe check' via maps

Maps are not just geographical guides; they are political advertisements of global alliances and politics

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

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

India is more than a moment

India has long been referenced by too many European fashion houses and luxury brands

MANI-FESTO

When Manmohan Singh engaged Pervez Musharraf

Manmohan Singh knew finding a middle way in J&K was important

LAST WORD

When separatism goes mainstream

Jamaat-e-Islami has backed at least 10 candidates across the valley

Thank you, THE WEEK, for providing me a space

THE WEEK’s illustrious history and mission to tackle issues resonate with me deeply

FORTHWRITE

Let us not politicise budget

Union Budget 2024 is a blend of ambition and pragmatic governance

BABY STEPS

Silverware for babies?

Silverware is ideal for serving food to both children and people with disabilities

Bitter Chocolate

Goodbye, dear readers

If I seemed a bit too passionate, forgive me for my heart was in the right place

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

Bibek Debroy on Partha Chatterjee and Kalinjara story

Small-ticket corruption has declined. But not the big-ticket Kalinjara variety

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

Necessity is the mother of invention. Regular instances of unlawful content

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.

LAST WORD

Big Ben and plucky Perera

The World Cup this year was like fantasy cricket. Many nerve-jangling matches

EVERYONE IS A CAMERA

Here is to healthy conversation

A couple of weeks back, I was in Thiruvananthapuram to attend a few meetings.

LAST WORD

A wonk no more

The Pew Research Center did an analysis in January 2017 of president-elect Donald

CANDID TALK

Make the impeachment process apolitical

Recently, 64 members of Parliament and seven recently retired MPs from seven

TRACK CHANGE

An open letter to the sports minister

Dear Shri Rathore, Congratulations for a successful showing at the Commonwealth