LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Guest Column

Philip Mathew

Philip Mathew

Such is cricket, such is life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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