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 February 01, 2026
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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- Dr Mazda Turel
- K.C. Verma
- Mahua Moitra
- Anita Pratap
- Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham
- Dr Preetha Reddy
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- Shashi Tharoor
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- Shobhaa De
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- Mani Shankar Aiyar
- Barkha Dutt
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Guest Column
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Case for coalitions
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Innovate and collaborate
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Block buster
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The invisible pandemic
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Patch work
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Growing up without godfathers
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Fighting it together
By Dr Kishore Kotha September 14, 2019
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Atmanirbharta, strategy, and neighbours
General Upendra Dwivedi’s interview with THE WEEK marks his first exclusive discussion with a print publication as the new Chief of the Army Staff
By Philip Mathew January 25, 2026
Like father, like son
Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh's minister for IT and communications, is driving a new investment strategy for the state centred on technology and real-time governance
By Philip Mathew January 18, 2026
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
By Philip Mathew January 11, 2026
From Purulia to Keeladi: Crime, culture and a toast to Indian spirits
The Purulia arms drop case is revisited on its 30th anniversary, reflecting on the original investigation and uncovering new details from key figures. The issue also highlights the global rise of Indian spirit brands, groundbreaking discoveries by young archaeologists at Keeladi, and a tribute to Agatha Christie
By Philip Mathew January 04, 2026
A perfect catch and a greening desert
THE WEEK anniversary special issue for 2026 offers a collection of in-depth articles, from an exclusive interview with cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur to a surprising report on the greening of the Thar Desert
By Philip Mathew December 28, 2025
Hope, history, and a journey to space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is featured as THE WEEK's Man of the Year. The issue also includes features on the poet Seamus Heaney, the story of Caroline Casey and an elephant, and a retrospective on Guantánamo Bay
By Philip Mathew December 21, 2025
Give peace a chance
The Ukraine war continues to shape history with Ukrainians writing its chronicles in blood. This edition also explores India's long diplomatic relationship with Ukraine, a historic Irish mutiny supported by Gandhi, and the surprising politics of modern video games
By Philip Mathew December 14, 2025
Love, loss, and life's poignant tales
From B-schools shaping entrepreneurial mindsets and industry developments to political narratives, love and loss tales, school nostalgia, and literary festivals
By Philip Mathew December 07, 2025
Sathya Sai Baba: Love all, serve all
As Puttaparthi vibrates with Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, THE WEEK looks at his life and legacy—and why millions around the world worship him as God
By Philip Mathew November 30, 2025