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Inside India's GaN success, China's ambitions, and Gen Z's new icon
India's GaN microchips development by the DRDO marks a significant leap in technological self-reliance, placing the nation in an elite club
By Philip Mathew -
POWERDRIVE
Mumbai mayor and a cat’s luck
Truth be told, Mumbai’s mayor wields hardly any power
By R Prasannan -
Is American imperialism back? A history of US global intervention
US foreign policy has evolved significantly from the isolationist Monroe Doctrine to a history of global intervention and assertive unilateralism
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
SCALPEN
The midbrain: Your brain's silent guardian of alertness and survival
The midbrain is the brainstem's quiet yet critical component, governing everything from alertness and eye movements to our fundamental orientation in the world
By Mazda Turel -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
From gallantry medals to condo politics: A husband's tale of escalating ambitions
A gallantry medal becomes the centre of a witty marital debate
By K.C. Verma -
LAST WORD
How ECI's flawed algorithm puts your right to vote at risk
Voter disenfranchisement in India has become a systemic threat due to a new, untested ECI software wrongly flagging millions of verified voters in West Bengal
By Mahua Moitra -
SOUND BITE
Psychology of power: Narcissism, fear, and the mind of a dictator
Dictators are often compared to the T. Rex, as both use brute force and fear to dominate their environment and control their victims
By Anita Pratap -
Gene editing: Are we playing God?
Gene editing is rewriting the future of medicine, as seen in the case of a baby named KJ Muldoon who got a fully personalised therapy for a fatal genetic disorder
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham -
MEDI-SCENE
AI and the next horizon of medicine
AI in healthcare is revolutionising medicine by enabling faster diagnostics and predictive insights, freeing clinicians to focus on patient care
By Dr Preetha Reddy -
SCHIZO-NATION
Why are young people joining Hindutva? The answer isn't just religion
Hindutva's appeal to youth stems from its ability to offer a powerful sense of belonging, dignity, and community to a non-elite demographic
By Anuja Chauhan -
LAST WORD
Trump's Greenland ambitions: Geopolitics, greed, and a mogul's mindset
Trump's interest in Greenland is driven by a mix of rational strategic concerns and his personal, irrational impulses
By Navtej Sarna -
RIGHT ANGLE
Why SHANTI Act is a game-changer for Bharat's youth and industry
Bharat's nuclear energy governance is being transformed by the landmark SHANTI Act, which shifts from a state-controlled model to one of accountable participation
By Bansuri Swaraj -
LAST WORD
The human touch: Five surprising jobs that AI can't replace
Jobs safe from AI are those that require deep-rooted human qualities like touch, trust, and emotional nuance
By Shashi Tharoor -
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
By Sachidananda Murthy -
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