Your cover story on dreams was packed with information not readily available online. You have distilled the topic beautifully, covering history, culture, science and more in a nutshell. The light, humorous style of writing made it an enjoyable read (‘Inside mind’s midnight movies’, February 22).
The other articles on dreams were equally engaging.
Malini Santhumayor,
On email.
Most dreams are forgotten as soon as we wake up. In my experience, they are more often shaped by the experiences one feels deeply passionate about.
Dreams may be unreal, bizarre, calming or even frightening—but they can also spark innovation, discovery and creativity.
K.V. Jayaram,
On email.
THE WEEK should come up with more such well-researched articles. I miss the investigative pieces that I greatly enjoyed reading in the magazine several years ago.
Anirban Ghosh,
On email.
Rather than dismissing them as mere fantasy, we should pay closer attention to our nocturnal narratives. Encouraging reflective practices such as journalling can enhance self-awareness and mental wellbeing. Dreams, it appears, are not escapes from reality but subtle guides that help us navigate it better.
Sanjay Chopra,
On email.
As a student of chemistry, I am reminded of how August Kekule famously visualised the ring structure of benzene in a dream. I also recall “seeing” the continuation of a film in a dream after having watched only its first part before I slept.
Balagangadharan,
On email.
Your cover story was enjoyably different. I must confess that I could not grasp everything, but I came away with the understanding that dreaming is a faithful companion during sleep—a state many regard as a kind of temporary death.
T.S. Sanath Kumar,
On email.
In an age that worships alarm clocks and overtime sheets, it is deliciously ironic that some of humanity’s sharpest ideas arrived in pyjamas.
If we respect our midnight musings, we might wake up wiser, kinder and unexpectedly inventive.
K. Chidanand Kumar,
On email.
Your cover story made me reflect on how creativity, emotions and subconscious thoughts often surface when the world around us slows down. It reminded me that the mind is a powerful space where imagination and reality often meet. Thank you for choosing a topic that encourages curiosity and self-reflection.
Praveen Thimmaiah,
On email.
Commend Speaker’s sagacity
Powerdrive (February 22) does a disservice to its esteemed readers by presenting, in its penultimate passage, a view that appears biased. Having closely followed the proceedings, I feel sorry for the leader of opposition and hope he sheds his stubbornness and adheres more strictly to verifiable facts.
The rules of the house do not permit speculative allegations to be raised while speaking on a motion. The Speaker rightly disallowed such references, despite repeated attempts by the leader of opposition to transgress the ruling, thereby undermining the authority of the chair.
I commend the Speaker’s sagacity and timely intervention, which spared the house from potential ignominy and thwarted a deliberate attempt to malign the nation.
B.B. Sahay,
On email.
Powerful and haunting
Last Word (February 22) by Navtej Sarna was deeply moving, layered with historical insight, moral reflection, and a rare sensitivity to the human cost behind political upheavals. The way he wove together memory, diplomacy, geopolitics and grief—while focusing on the dignity of those who lost their lives—was both powerful and haunting.
I was particularly struck by his reflection on numbers versus names, and his quiet insistence that even in turbulent times, the dead deserve to be counted and remembered.
Nabanita Roy,
On email.
Want article on digital arrest
I have been a reader of THE WEEK for over 25 years, and I continue to enjoy every issue to the fullest. I sincerely thank the editorial board for consistently keeping readers informed and engaged on a wide range of subjects—from health and happiness, to politics, science, technology, geopolitics, and everyday happenings across the world.
I would like to request an exhaustive article on the phenomenon of digital arrest, which has emerged as a disturbing form of cyber crime. It would be even more impactful if it includes interviews with people who have fallen victim to digital arrest scams and suffered significant financial losses. It would also be useful if the story examines the role of banks and the Reserve Bank of India in addressing the problem of mule accounts.
N.K. Das,
On email.
You deliver consistently
THE WEEK, true to its name, captures most of the significant happenings of the week. Clean and crisp, it avoids frills and exaggeration. From the Editor’s letter—which I always look forward to for his thoughtful musings—to its elaborate and comprehensive news coverage, the magazine consistently delivers.
Shailaja Unny,
On email.
Error
In the photograph on page 39 of the issue dated March 1, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was incorrectly identified as Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah.
We regret the error.
Editor