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
By Philip Mathew March 29, 2026
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
- Baijayant 'Jay' Panda
- Dr Mazda Turel
- Shyla Jovitha Abraham and Dr Jame Abraham
- R. Prasannan
- Philip Mathew
- K.C. Verma
- Anuja Chauhan
- Anita Pratap
- Dr Preetha Reddy
- Navtej Sarna
- Bansuri Swaraj
- Shashi Tharoor
- Suresh Narayanan
- Shobhaa De
- Namrata Zakaria
- Mani Shankar Aiyar
- Barkha Dutt
- Amitabh Kant
- Meenakshi Lekhi
- Lakshmy Ramanathan
- Swara Bhasker
- Sachidananda Murthy
- Bibek Debroy
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Sanjaya Baru
- Sanjay Manjrekar
- Bose Krishnamachari
- M.K Bhadrakumar
- Vinod Rai
- Ashwini Nachappa
Guest Column
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The Iran nuclear deal is dead. And it is a good thing, writes Jeff Jacoby
By Jeff Jacoby April 10, 2022 -
Case for coalitions
By Marten van den Berg March 21, 2021 -
Innovate and collaborate
By Sanjaya Mariwala March 07, 2021 -
Block buster
By Dr Alok Vinod Kulkarni March 07, 2021 -
The invisible pandemic
By Dr Alok Vinod Kulkarni February 07, 2021 -
Patch work
By Dr Sachin Varma February 15, 2020 -
Growing up without godfathers
By Priyanka Chaturvedi December 21, 2019 -
Fighting it together
By Dr Kishore Kotha September 14, 2019
Philip Mathew
Navigating rough waters
Election season is upon us, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicking off the NDA's campaign in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
By Philip Mathew March 22, 2026
From past ignorance to present enlightenment
This issue of THE WEEK brings you coverage from the Mpowering Minds Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, along with insights into Middle East conflicts and leadership discussions from across India
By Philip Mathew March 15, 2026
Beyond the Maximum City: On the rise of 'Third Mumbai'
The "Third Mumbai" project in Raigad district, a massive Rs 15 lakh crore investment, is set to eclipse the current city in size and serve as a hub for Global Capability Centres.
By Philip Mathew March 08, 2026
Trout, tech, and diplomacy
India-Bangladesh relations are a key focus, with experts analysing the new government in Dhaka and the strategic importance of the Chicken’s Neck corridor. This issue also covers diverse topics from commercial trout farming and AI's future in India to mental health initiatives and the nostalgic charm of typewriters
By Philip Mathew March 01, 2026
Such is cricket, such is life
The cover story explores how dreams - through science, art and psychology - can help us understand ourselves, solve problems and even transform our lives
By Philip Mathew February 22, 2026
From census takers to moon missions
The cover story delves into the political implications of census, alongside features on NASA's Artemis II mission and cultural festivals.
By Philip Mathew February 15, 2026
From stamp collection to geopolitics
The Bangladesh elections are set to define the nation's future, balancing a complex history with a modern uprising and deeply affecting its relationship with India
By Philip Mathew February 08, 2026
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
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