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Survival and change
For this issue, Chief of Bureau (Delhi) Namrata Biji Ahuja travelled to Sukma, Bastar, Kanker, Dantewada and Warangal, to bring you the story of the Maoists and their fading revolution through the eyes of top commanders and ideologues
By Philip Mathew -
POWERDRIVE
Ladies’ seats? Why not from 543?
What tax-paying mortals would like to know are: with about three million elected men and women strutting around from panchayats to the presidential house enjoying pay, perks and pensions, do we need more or fewer netas?
By R Prasannan -
MEDI-SCENE
How telerobotic surgery is redefining health care access
Telerobotic surgery allows specialised expertise to reach patients remotely, overcoming geographical barriers and improving access to advanced health care
By Dr Preetha Reddy -
SOUND BITE
Starmer's week from hell: Defence, economy and Epstein Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is navigating a critical political week fraught with setbacks across defence, the economy, and internal politics
By Anita Pratap -
SCHIZO-NATION
Tehran to Delhi—echoes of defiance
Iranian women are presented as more than capable of negotiating their own battles, boasting near-universal literacy and strong representation in STEM and medicine, despite Western narratives of their oppression
By Anuja Chauhan -
LAST WORD
From ancient wisdom to modern discoveries: Reimagining India's intellectual landscape
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) are at the centre of a key debate in India's contemporary curriculum, questioning how to balance our rich intellectual heritage with the universal march of modern science
By Shashi Tharoor -
Predicting Alzheimer's: How a simple blood test could change your life
Alzheimer's disease detection is poised for a revolution with a new blood test that can predict symptom onset up to four years in advance
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham -
SCALPEN
Cerebellum: The unsung hero of balance and coordination
How a small brain tumour in the cerebellum disrupted an investment banker's balance and coordination, and his journey to recovery through surgery
By Mazda Turel -
OTHERWISE CRACKED
The war on truth: How deepfakes and hysteria are redefining reality
Reality versus news is a complex challenge in today's information-saturated world, especially for older generations
By K.C. Verma -
How courts are forcing social media accountability
Social media liability is a growing concern following landmark US judgments against Meta and Google for psychological harm to young users
By Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda -
LAST WORD
Beyond the Moon: How space travel changes our view of humanity
Why have puny men with small minds and huge egos, vengeful, greedy and morally bankrupt men been allowed untrammelled power to invade nations at will, threaten and execute genocide, covet one man’s land or another man’s oil?
By Navtej Sarna -
RIGHT ANGLE
From fear to freedom: Can West Bengal rise to Tagore's ideals?
Rabindranath Tagore's vision in ‘Gitanjali’ of a society free from fear and divided by narrow walls resonates with West Bengal's current search for freedom
By Bansuri Swaraj -
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