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A look at life, death and humanity
Impactful human stories from THE WEEK explore the hidden dangers of landmines in Sri Lanka, a landmark euthanasia case in India, and the geological secrets of a mass extinction in Kashmir
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POWERDRIVE
Crimes and confessions, copy-pasted
Making use of anti-terror laws that allowed confessions to cops as evidence, they got all the 13 to sing and sign their sins
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SOUND BITE
Russophobia is raging across Europe
Europe's war rhetoric is escalating as leaders warn of an imminent Russian attack, justifying a massive military buildup at the expense of public welfare
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MEDI-SCENE
Why preventive care is a lifelong philosophy, not a New Year's resolution
Preventive care is a philosophy of life built on the quiet courage of making consistent, healthy choices every single day
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SCHIZO-NATION
Love, hate or fixation? Why India can't get enough of Pakistan
The Indian obsession with Pakistan is a complex love-hate relationship, evident in both hyper-patriotic Bollywood films and the subtle adoption of Pakistani cultural aesthetics
By Anuja Chauhan -
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 -
SCALPEN
The temporal lobe: Your brain's internal DJ for music, memory, emotion
The temporal lobe is where memory meets melody, where emotion meets language, and where past meets present
By Mazda Turel -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
The art of masterly inaction
The wife reframes success not as monumental feats, but as the quiet contentment found in non-achievement and the mountains wisely left unclimbed
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Is cooperation the antidote to political theatre? A lesson from Parliament
Parliamentary committee cooperation provides a reassuring example of a healthy legislative process, culminating in a unanimous report to overhaul the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
LAST WORD
How Akali movement reclaimed Sikh shrines and fought for India's freedom
The Gurdwara Reform Movement was a pivotal, non-violent struggle in the early 20th century by Akali reformers to reclaim Sikh shrines from corrupt, colonial-backed Mahants
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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
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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
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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
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TRACK CHANGE
An open letter to the sports minister
Dear Shri Rathore, Congratulations for a successful showing at the Commonwealth
By Ashwini Nachappa