THE WEEK India Magazine - March 10, 2024
THE WEEK India Magazine - March 10, 2024
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In this issue
Every day, tonnes of gold smuggled by transnational networks make their way into India's huge grey market. THE WEEK takes a deep dive into India's illicit gold economy.
Also, exclusive interview with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oleksandra Matviichuk, and the journey of Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia.
These and much more in the latest issue now on stands.
Spiked guns, rigged polls
There are two aphorisms about Pakistan’s army and its politics. One, that their politicians have been riding a tiger, the tiger being the army. Two, that the army has been losing all the wars, while winning all the elections.
2 mins
"IT IS ENOUGH TO BE HUMAN TO SUPPORT UKRAINE"
In her first meeting with the Indian media, Ukraine's only Nobel Peace Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk speaks to Mridula Ghosh in Kyiv on how to protect human rights and dignity during the war
10+ mins
WAR VISA
Agents lure Indians with phony letters and fake citizenship offers to join the Russian army; many are now trapped on the Ukraine war front
4 mins
Mathematics in Maharashtra
The two major alliances are finalising their seat-sharing formulas for the Lok Sabha elections, but a few hurdles remain
3 mins
SWOLLEN FOOTHILLS
Uttarakhand is seeing an influx of climate migrants escaping Delhi's pollution, but left unchecked this trend could endanger the Himalayan state
6 mins
THE DARK METAL
India's ever-growing appetite for gold is driving commercial fraud and activating old smuggling routes and creating new ones. THE WEEK unravels the seamy underbelly of India's illicit gold economy
10+ mins
SEIZURES HAVE INCREASED; SO HAVE SMUGGLING METHODS
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is the apex body under Union finance ministry for formulating policies and collecting customs and central excise duties and indirect taxes in India.
3 mins
REDUCE GOLD IMPORT DUTY TO 4 PER CENT
India is the fourth largest exporter of gold jewellery, the second largest of silver jewellery, and the world leader in exporting cut and polished diamonds. India is also emerging as a leading manufacturer of lab-grown diamonds.
2 mins
TIME RIPE FOR A SELF-REGULATORY ORGANISATION
The Indian gold market is one of the world's largest and most diverse.
2 mins
TURNING KIDS INTO CONTENT
Sharenting parents oversharing content about their children online-can have lasting implications on a child's life
5 mins
Look, I can cook!
A cooking contest for the visually challenged aims to create awareness among the sighted
8 mins
Democracy turned upside down
Winston Churchill famously said, “Democ racy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”
2 mins
Pandit piper
Grammy winner Rakesh Chaurasia and his flute are teaching the world many a new tune
6 mins
Is Fashion Trash? Yes.
The most wonderful thing about the internet is that before things are in fashion, they are a viral trend already. Case in point: The just concluded Milan Fashion Week, where a young Swedish fashion label called Avavav has stolen the spotlight from houses such as Armani, Jil Sander, Missoni, Bottega Veneta, and even Dolce & Gabbana. How did they do it? Cleverly, of course. By making the show less about the collection, and more about virality.
2 mins
A jumbo truth
A scribe describes the story behind the show Poacher
4 mins
Grain dance
A multidisciplinary dance show throws light on the role of rice in the life of Asians
3 mins
THE WEEK India Magazine Description:
Publisher: Malayala Manorama
Category: News
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
THE WEEK is an Indian English-language news magazine published by The Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. It was founded in 1982 and is the largest circulated English news magazine in India.
THE WEEK covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, society, and culture. The magazine is known for its in-depth reporting and its balanced coverage of the news.
THE WEEK has won numerous awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and the National Magazine Award for General Excellence.
Here are some of the features of THE WEEK India Magazine:
* In-depth reporting: THE WEEK's reporters go the extra mile to bring you the latest news and analysis.
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* Compelling storytelling: THE WEEK's writers tell stories that will stay with you long after you've finished reading them.
* Thought-provoking opinion: THE WEEK's columnists challenge you to think about the world in new ways.
* Engaging visuals: THE WEEK's photography and design make the magazine visually appealing.
THE WEEK is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian politics, business, and society.
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