This issue THE WEEK takes a close look at the thumping win of Narendra Modi and what it means to India. Also play The WEEK Go 4 Goal Bingo contest and win a whole lot of exciting prizes which includes A trip to Italy, A chance to watch a Champions League football match and 2 Fiat Punto cars and more. Read more about it in the latest issue of THE WEEK.

WHAT PERSONALITY TYPE ARE YOU?

Soul-searching has become commodified through personality tests, which can help you learn about your psyche—at a premium

United States: With less than two weeks to go, the presidential race is a dead heat as an undercurrent of misogyny and concerns about economy and immigration hurt Kamala Harris


Also read: The outcome of the next election in Canada will hold the key to a thaw in its ties with India

@Leisure: Intricate detailing and traditional aesthetics are increasing the appeal of Pakistani fashion in India

In Health 

Pleasure-seeking behavioural addictions, in search of a dopamine hit, are on the rise

With the pandemic having deepened the roots of technology-driven business models, access to addictive substances has surged dramatically. Experts warn that this access, alongside the variety and potency of new-age drugs, may now be one of the greatest risk factors facing modern societies.

Exclusive Interview: A.R. Rahman

Artificial intelligence can’t create a tune. It needs a human heart and mind: A.R. Rahman

If A.R. Rahman in the 1990s was like an eager front-bencher determined to prove himself, his current self resembles a more relaxed, but even more ambitious, back-bencher. Having found his creative space, Rahman today is focused on leaving his mark on the global stage

Ratan Tata was the conscience keeper of India Inc: Gurcharan Das

Ratan’s interventions ensured Tata came out strong: Mukund Rajan, former brand custodian, Tata Group

Noel Tata is a credible, experienced and natural choice to lead the trusts: R. Gopalakrishnan, former board member, Tata Sons

Also read: Business rivalry and dispute over a slum rehabilitation project in Mumbai are being considered as possible motives behind Baba Siddique’s murder

Untold stories: Sandeep Verma and Valerie saw their ambitions crash. A beach-front cafe has been the saviour to their soul, and a roadmap to the future.


The results from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana teach politicians a common lesson—being attuned to people’s concerns is a more effective path to victory than relying excessively on loud narratives that overshadow their messages

The humiliation in Haryana and an underwhelming show in Jammu and Kashmir come as a reality check for the Congress

Also read: In Maharashtra, farmers’ problems and identity issues will decide which of the two Shiv Senas and the two NCPs are more powerful

Untold stories: Descendants of rulers  of Mayurbhanj are now empowering the tribals of the area

@Leisure: How a failed factory helped Paul John reshape India’s reputation in the whisky world


The birth of a new political party, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, has generated immense buzz in Bihar. Will his grand plans reshape the state’s vibrant and utterly complex political landscape?

Prashant Kishor’s first interview after launching his Jan Suraaj party 

Lalu no Longer active; Nitish almost a lame-duck a Chief minister, says Prashant Kishor

Untold stories: Not just at Nanda Devi, America’s Central Intelligence Agency and India’s Intelligence Bureau set up listening devices to monitor China at Khardung La, too

@Leisure: Bollywood can’t get enough of Sharvari Wagh 

“I have just kept my head down and worked hard,” says Wagh

GREAT INDIAN ANTI-DEFECTION CIRCUS

Nearly 40 years after it was passed, the anti-defection law has proven largely ineffective in preventing largescale defections and the toppling of governments. It often undermines the strength of elected governments. THE WEEK takes a comprehensive look at the working of the anti-defection law thorough people who know it best.

Untold stories: How a European family made an arid town in Andhra Pradesh its home and turned it into a blooming sports hub

Also read: For India, Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s pro-China outlook could be a headache

@Leisure: Even as Gujarati cinema embraces bold themes, its search for an identity continues

In Health

Why we hoard, and what that does to our brain

There is a hoarder in all of us in some measure, but it can become a mental health condition when it seriously impairs one’s life and the safety of others


BHUTAN’S BIG PUSH 

Gelephu, a town strategically situated on the Assam border, has long been a passage between Bhutan and India. The Himalayan kingdom is now planning to build a city here, which will be an economic gateway for the world to India and southeast Asia. The Gelephu Mindfulness City will be a special administrative region based on ‘two systems, one country’ policy.

MANIPUR

With the introduction of longer range weapons into the conflict, any further escalation could spell disaster

JAMMU & KASHMIR

The collaboration between Engineer Rashid and the Jamate-Islami has caused unease in the National Conference and the People’s Democratic Party camps

@Leisure: The twists and turns in the life of Anveshi Jain, once the most Googled woman in India

WHO WILL WIN SRI LANKA?
In the middle of an economic crisis, Sri Lanka will have its presidential election on September 21. The candidate who can convince the voters about having the most effective platform to confront inflation and clinch economic recovery has the best chance to win. Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the surprising frontrunner, with Sajith Premadasa and Ranil Wickremesinghe following closely behind.

Business: Tata was supposed to work its Midas touch and transform Air India into the lord of the skies. It hasn’t exactly worked out that way yet 

Untold stories: Find out what makes the largest Kashmiri restaurant chain a favourite in the valley

@Leisure: Whether through carpets, fragrances or home interiors, Indian couturiers are defying their own limits

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MANISH SISODIA, AAP

After spending more than 17 months in jail in the Delhi excise policy case, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia walked out on August 9. With his chief minister Arvind Kejriwal still in prison, Sisodia will now have to hold the fort for the AAP. In an interview with THE WEEK, the 52-year-old talks in detail about his time in prison, struggles with isolation and turning to his passion—reading.

Also read: The answer to why a landslide destroyed Wayanad lies in its transformation from a land of people living in peace with nature to one that “rational” men “civilised” 

INTERVIEW: Landslides aren’t the only problem, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil

In untold stories: Up close with rare geckos and glowing scorpions in Maharashtra’s Amboli forest

@Leisure: As she debuts as music composer, Khatija Rahman is determined to carve a path independent of her father A. R. Rahman's

SEX, LIES & MALAYALAM CINEMA

The Malayalam film industry is rocked by sexual harassment allegations, with several actors speaking out about their bitter experiences. Did the Kerala government mishandle the situation? The questions raised extend beyond Mollywood, resonating across all sectors where men and women work together.

Also read: Modi-Zelensky meet—what really transpired? Our report from Kyiv

In untold stories: A Telugu community in Bangladesh with a history spanning over 150 years is facing multiple challenges. Will the new government listen to their concerns?

@Leisure: National award-winning cinematographer Ravi Varman loves to experiment with techniques.

In Health: Bullies in childhood manifest such behaviour in adulthood, often leading to unpleasant consequences, both for the bullies and the bullied. What is inside the mind of the bully and the bullied?

Exclusive Interview/ Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

The elected government will get complete support of the LG, says Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

As Jammu and Kashmir prepares to hold its first assembly elections in a decade, building a cross-party consensus for ensuring peace and stability can be as radical a step as the voiding of Article 370 was five years ago

Also read: In 2023, I was thinking of another career, says Manu Bhaker, double bronze medallist at Paris Olympics

In untold stories: Dr Ramana Rao has been running a free Sunday clinic near Bengaluru for 51 years. He has treated almost 18 lakh patients

@Leisure: Designers Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla crave the complex, the multi-layered and the divinely detailed

At 84, there is no stopping Nancy Pelosi, speaker emerita of the United States. Her resolve to lead the fight against Donald Trump has only become stronger. 
In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, she says that the US is ready to elect Kamala Harris as president because she is the best. She also talks about her new book, The Art of Power, President Joe Biden’s decision to quit the presidential race and the potential of India-US relations. 

India’s next five years: ideas for change
Distinguished Indians from various fields—politics, space and technology, judiciary, health care and spirituality—write about their vision for India in the next five years.

Untold stories: How Thoufeek Zakriya, a madrassa-going Muslim, became an acclaimed calligrapher and memory-keeper of Cochin Jews.

New column ‘Right Angle’ by Bansuri Swaraj.

With their new book, Fransesc Miralles and Hector Garcia of Ikigai fame look to India to find the meaning of life.

The unmaking of Sheikh Hasina

The uprising in Bangladesh, and how it is going to affect ties between Delhi and Dhaka. The scenes that have been evolving after the departure of Sheikh Hasina may take Bangladesh far from where its founders wanted it to be.

Independence Day special feature

India has come a long way since it became free in 1947. Its dream of becoming a developed country—while still distant—is now clear. THE WEEK takes a peek into the future to paint a picture of India at 100

In untold stories: As the Bhils’ demand for a state gets louder, a new party—Bharat Adivasi Party—is challenging BJP and Congress 

Interview: “We took up the real issues of the people,” says Rajkumar Roat, BAP founding member and MP

@Leisure: From food concierge services to in-kitchen dining, culinary experiences get intimate and interactive

CAN KAMALA TRUMP DONALD?
 
With her multicultural heritage, prosecutorial background and passionate defence of women’s rights, Kamala Harris is well positioned to take the fight to Donald Trump in the US elections
 
Also read: Kerala should have implemented Gadgil report, says V. Ambili, deputy director general, GSI
 
In untold stories: A Danish chef and an American space travel company come together to offer an experience like no other—dining at the edge of space
 
@Leisure: Nobel winner Esther Duflo wanted to sensitise children to issues of global poverty, so she wrote a book

OLYMPICS SPECIAL: PARIS, HERE WE COME

The Olympics is back. Ahead of the opening ceremony, THE WEEK takes a look at the stars who are ready to shine in France. In addition, we look at the 10 Indian athletes who could win medals. 

The story of Swami Nateshananda Saraswati, aka N. Amarnath, a former basketball player, who participated in the 1980 Moscow Olympics

@Leisure: Vikas Swarup’s latest novel is satire at its best, with a touch of the screwball

In Health:  Syam Kumar S.S. had his right leg amputated at age eight. At 23, he has had 16 surgeries already. But today, the world knows him as the youngest person to skydive solo with a prosthetic leg

Cover story: Kareena Kapoor Khan is that rare bird, that woman who, unusually, does have it all. THE WEEK spends quality time with her and decodes her life and cinema

Also read: The assassination attempt could help Donald Trump ease his way into the White House

In untold stories: A neurosurgeon in Pune runs a clinic solely dedicated to the treatment of ‘suicide disease’

@Leisure: Much like his father Aamir Khan, Junaid Khan prefers to let his acting do the talking. “I don’t know if I will be best-suited for the roles he did and vice versa. But I love his body of work,” says Junaid, on comparisons with father Aamir

Dancing with the wolf warrior

Exploring the differences and similarities between India and China, the mid-year special covers a range of sectors: diplomacy, military power, culture, trade, civil liberties and technology 

Also read: The Hathras tragedy points to a heady mix of faith, riches and power

Newly elected British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is an uncharismatic leader, but an efficient manager

In untold stories: Understanding the Japanese way at India’s first fully FDI hospital

@Leisure: “There are no concrete talks yet, but who knows? I would love Indians to celebrate fine dining culture,” says Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, whose restaurants have earned five Michelin stars

Rohit Sharma's Pirates of the Caribbean

In almost 50 years across 22 multi-format limited-over World Cups, Rohit Gurunath Sharma is only the third Indian captain, after Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to lift a trophy. Winning the T20 World Cup is Rohit’s greatest triumph—of his game and personality and flowing from them, his leadership.

 
In an exclusive interview, BCCI president Roger Binny looks forward and talks about India’s next head coach

In untold stories: The incredible journey of Sathya Shankar K.—from driving an autorickshaw to building a Rs800 crore business

@Leisure: Kolkata is always home. This is where I will always come back
—Anasuya Sengupta, best actress, Cannes Film Festival

In cover story: As leader of opposition, Rahul Gandhi is savouring his biggest electoral success, and fashioning himself as the voice of the people. His growing stature, however, comes with its share of challenges

Also read: As the NEET fiasco turns into a political liability, the Union government has asked the CBI to step in. It is also talking about reforming the National Testing Agency

Actor Ananya Panday gets candid at THE WEEK’s first-ever Salon, an exclusive, closed-door event that invites thought leaders, artistes, ideators and newsmakers to have a chat with our senior editors

In Health: Drug discovery in India is ow being aided by Artificial Intelligence. Companies are using AI to develop faster and cheaper medicines to treat rare diseases, cancer, diabetes and more

BEST COLLEGES OF INDIA THE WEEK-HANSA SURVEY 2024

How India’s best colleges are shaping their students to be part of the country’s growth objectives

IIT Kanpur is one of the best engineering colleges in the country. What makes it among the best is perhaps its multidisciplinary approach to education. It is taking innovation to new heights and frontiers—from aerospace engineering to medical science. THE WEEK travels to the premier institute

Also read: A former Army officer, a JNU professor, a former bureaucrat, an imam... meet ten first-time MPs who stand out

@Leisure: Chandu Champion ushers in a mature Kartik Aaryan, one who is ready to shoulder the weight of an emotional, meaty narrative

The great American dream

With the US co-hosting the T20 World Cup, will cricket shimmer into the US minds in the years to come? Or is just hype and hoopla? Going westwards is the best step for cricket outside of ICC full-member heritage hierarchies. That said, the globalisation cake of the gentleman’s game is made up of more than what is cooking inside the World Cup.

Also read: Narendra Modi has given a sense of continuity as ministers were picked and portfolios allotted to ward off any signs of change

In untold stories: The transformation of a young woman to one of the heaviest woman powerlifters in the world

@Leisure: How stories from the Panchatantra, which recently got UNESCO recognition, became timeless tales with universal appeal


Even as he prepares for a third term, Narendra Modi, with diminished numbers and sans his aura, will have to present himself as a team-player. For Modi and the BJP, running a coalition government is going to be a tightrope walk. It remains to be seen whether the BJP can lead a coalition government and survive the tumultuous terrain of coalition politics. 

India is developing strategic ports overseas and is exploring new oceanic trade routes to pursue its growing geopolitical objectives
 
@Leisure: Four Kashmiri fashion labels that want to put the troubled region on the international style map

Exclusive interview

Arvind Kejriwal: If the BJP is determined to put democracy in jail, then I am determined to run democracy from jail

Delhi CM is out on bail in a liquor policy case that kept him in jail during most of the crucial election season. Now out, the AAP convener hit the ground running, and went straight into electioneering.

It has been 50 years since Pokhran I. With its capabilities increasing and global power equations changing, does India need to look at reviewing its nuclear doctrine?

In Untold stories: How India’s valiant security personnel act as human shields to protect important political leaders  and visiting dignitaries

@Leisure: Sidhartha Mallya on Sad Glad, his new book for children

Why it is an intense battle in Uttar Pradesh

The BJP is banking on PM Narendra Modi’s popularity, the sanatan stance of CM Yogi Adityanath and an improved law and order situation. The Samajwadi Party and the Congress are fighting together as part of the INDIA bloc. And, the Bahujan Samaj Party is locked in a battle for survival. But this election is of narrow margins—both in victory and defeat.

In Untold Stories: Carl-Gustaf, the Indian infantry's go-to weapon, will be made in Haryana

@Leisure: Deepa Mehta’s latest—I am Sirat—tenderly tells the story of a transwoman battling dual identity

In Health: Stroke care is not rocket science. All it needs is better public awareness and access to timely and affordable treatment

In east India, the fight is between the BJP and regional parties. Leaders in Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand are far more vigilant this time as the BJP had scored some surprising results in the past. 

India's Best Universities: How Jawaharlal Nehru University, conceived as a university like no other, became India’s best

Untold stories: How a Facebook group is conserving indigenous varieties of mangoes

@Leisure: Indie artistes, especially hip-hoppers, are driving the phenomenal growth of Malayalam music

Battle for Maharashtra 
Voters appear disillusioned with all the rifts and splits—unimaginable scenarios are playing out across the state.
We will win not less than 40 seats —Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister, Maharashtra

Also read
The South Asian community in the US has several things in common, but when it comes to the upcoming elections, there are widely differing opinions.

In untold stories: A Chennai company is making waves in the world of space tech startups

@leisure
 Interview with Adarsh Gourav: The White Tiger gave me confidence in my abilities


Manipur one year after

The Meitei-Kuki conflict in Manipur completes a year on May 3. With the rise in the number of illegal immigrants and the ongoing war in Myanmar, the unfenced India-Myanmar border has become one of India’s biggest security nightmares. THE WEEK looks at the lives of the people facing two wars.

Also read: A range of contentious issues has raised the ideological and political stakes of the Trinamool- BJP battle in West Bengal to the highest level.

Tejas Thackeray, the younger son of former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, shares his passion for wildlife conservation and photography

@leisure: In many parts of the world, unique names are becoming popular

Will the BJP win the battle for the heartland once again?  The Ram Mandir could help it do so.  Read the cover story, which also includes interviews with former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai 

 Interviews: Viswanathan Anand talks about Gukesh's historic feat and P.T. Usha details preparations for the Paris Olympics

  Exclusive excerpts from Salman Rushdie's new book

  Free HEALTH supplement, too, with the latest issue now on stands. 


Narendra Modi bets on Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to offset INDIA block advantage in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana.

Exclusive interviews with CMs Siddaramaiah, Pinarayi Vijayan and Revanth Reddy.

Also, Manipur is witnessing a subdued election season, and an interaction with actor Randeep Hooda.

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

Exclusive interviews: 
 'I am fighting to protect the Constitution', says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

 'INDIA bloc has faith in Rahul Gandhi', says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

  Also, THE WEEK reports from Sandeshkhali, and read about the world's most expensive cow, which is worth Rs 48 crore.

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


From the face of anti-corruption movement to the first sitting CM in jail, Arvind Kejriwal's political voyage has come to a full circle. 

 Also, why the BJP has an edge in the perception war in the northeast.  

 Read about the unique friendship of three men and Sarojini Naidu, and about Tapsi Upadhyay, who is turning heads with her B.Tech Paani Puri Wali business. 

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


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Magzter offers the world’s largest {{allyoucanread}} subscription service called {{gold}} which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

Magzter offers the world’s largest “All-You-Can-Read” subscription service called Magzter GOLD which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

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Prior to Magzter, he was the President of Dot Com Infoway (DCI) and Galatta Media. His duties included strategic marketing, partnership development, and monetizing content globally. DCI grew from a small team of 3 in 2000 to 300 by 2011 and was dealing with web, software and app development for clients globally.

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and the App that provides you the capability to order, subscribe to and receive the delivery of various magazines, books, news and magazine and publication related content (collectively known as 'Publications') and to have these digital versions of the Publications delivered to you

c. We also collect information associated with your use of the application in order to make personalized recommendations. If you provide your third-party account credentials to us, you understand some content and/or information in those accounts (“Third Party Account Information”) may be transmitted into your account with us if you authorize such transmissions, and that Third Party Account Information transmitted to the Service is covered by this Policy.

f. The Personal Information we collect allows us to respond to your requests, improve our products and services, customize the advertising and content you see, and communicate with you about new products.

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n. We will also use usage information in order to ensure users adhere to our Terms of Use. For example, a user’s usage information will help us confirm that a user only downloads a magazine or other content a permitted number of times or to a permitted number of devices.

which gives digital readers unlimited access to 9,000+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

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THE WEEK India Magazine - May 25 , 2014

THE WEEK India Magazine - May 25 , 2014

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