THE WEEK India Magazine - January 21, 2024

In this issue

THE WEEK revisits the glory of Karan Johar, one of Bollywood's most powerful filmmakers, as he completes 25 years in the industry.


Also, Alia Bhatt on what it means to be a Dharma debutante.

Also read, how a government hospital in Karnataka is giving corporate hospitals a run for their money, and why Maldives, which is floating towards China, has much more to gain by keeping India on its side.



These and much more in the latest issue now on stands.

Somnath and Ayodhya

As the leaders of the INDIA alliance mull over the invitations they have received to the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, this column makes bold to remind them of a similar occasion in 1951 when the rebuilt Somnath Temple was inaugurated.

2 mins

Kin for the win

The Andhra Pradesh assembly elections promise to be a family affair centred on the NTR and the YSR clans

6 mins

FRENCH KISS

Paris is positioning itself to be the most important supplier of military equipment to India

4 mins

France and India have always stood by each other

INTERVIEW THIERRY MATHOU FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO INDIA

1 min

Miscalculating India

The Maldives, which is floating towards China, has much more to gain by keeping India on its side

4 mins

Where do they stand?

Seat sharing is proving to be the first big test for the INDIA bloc

5 mins

Not the right time for Rahul's yatra

K.C. Tyagi, special adviser and chief spokesperson, JD(U)

2 mins

Highs And Laws

While the Supreme Court has ordered sending back all convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to prison, it never said anything about the act of remission itself

2 mins

ENTERPRISE UNLIMITED

In pursuit of its dream of a $1 trillion economy, Tamil Nadu is diversifying to embrace the growing sectors

6 mins

THE EMPIRE

50 FILMS IN 25 YEARS. HOW KARAN JOHAR TOOK HIS FATHER'S MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS AND TURNED IT INTO THE BOLLYWOOD BEHEMOTH THAT IS DHARMA PRODUCTIONS

10+ mins

NO PAIN, ALL GAIN

Regulatory support and cost effectiveness put GIFT City on the way to becoming an international financial hub

5 mins

Unlocking investment potential: The case for multi-asset allocation funds

WITH THE CONFLICT RAGING in the Middle East, the equity markets in India and world over has turned volatile as investor sentiment has dampened over the past few weeks. You, too, might have pondered the question, “How should I protect the value of my investments, or how can I reduce erosion in portfolio value?” The answer could lie in multi-asset allocation funds. These funds have been gaining traction and are increasingly becoming a goto option for both seasoned and new investors.

2 mins

A comprehensive exploration of aggressive hybrid funds

IN THE COMPLEX LANDSCAPE of investment options, aggressive hybrid funds stand out as a traditional choice for in vestors. These mutual funds, nestled within the hybrid scheme, predominantly invest in stocks while also incorporating a measured allocation in debt instruments. This unique blend positions them as a well-rounded investment avenue, providing a strategic mix of risk and stability.

2 mins

Heart of the matter

Under the guidance of Dr C.N. Manjunath, the Jayadeva hospital is giving corporate hospitals a run for their money. With 2,000 beds across three campuses, this government-run hospital is the largest centre for heart care in southeast Asia

7 mins

Fareed-style and substance

I am pretty certain the first time I met Padma Bhushan Fareed Zakaria (well-known journalist, author and columnist), he was wearing half-pants. He was a schoolboy living in his parents’ home in south Mumbai, and we were friends of the Zakarias (Rafique and Fatima).

2 mins

Reviving 'her'story

Women authors are increasingly fleshing out inspirational stories of women who are often only footnotes

6 mins

The red carpet wars

The official red carpet season has just kicked in with the Golden Globes earlier this week, with fashion magazines and entertainment websites taking notes on who wore what and why. This is usually my second favourite time of the year. The favourite is obviously December and the party season, but January’s red carpets remind us once again that dressing amazingly is an annual activity.

2 mins

Of daughters and dreams

Lakshmi Puri's debut novel is a multigenerational saga that doubles as India's coming-of-age story

4 mins

Genie in the bot

AI assistants are efficient and helpful but privacy nightmare

2 mins

Finally, some solace

Bilkis Bano cried tears of relief,” her lawyer, Shobha Gupta, told me as the news filtered in that the Supreme Court had ordered her 11 convicted rapists to be sent back to jail.

2 mins

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