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Kane & Virat - Tale Of Two Super Skippers
Their batting prowess aside, captains Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have little in common
Ghettoisation Of Pandits Will Defeat The Purpose
A fresh initiative for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to Kashmir has been set in motion.
Sons And Shadows
Son Rise is Vibha Bakshi’s take on Haryana’s skewed sex ratio and crimes against women
Lives, Lost And Found
Illustrator Tahira Rifath is on a mission to draw portraits of the 258 victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka
Jokes Apart
Women are slowly coming into their own in the Indian comedy space
Rahul Gandhi Goes To Amethi!
On his first visit to Amethi post his defeat, Rahul Gandhi calls for collective responsibility and organisational revamp
Kane Williamson: The Nice Guy Who Finished Second
He is hard and sweet in the right measure. And, Kane Williamson just restored the world’s belief in the gentleman’s game
David Richardson: 'It Is About Finding A Winner In The End'
In an interview with THE WEEK a day after the dramatic final between England and New Zealand, David Richardson, the ICC’s outgoing CEO, said the Super Over made ODIs more exciting, but added that the Marylebone Cricket Club should look into the overthrow law. Excerpts:
Blood Test
Scientists are working on the possibilities of treating thalassaemia with gene editing.
Road To Resurgence
Priyanka storms into Lucknow, but will the initial enthusiasm translate into votes?
Happy Hour
Educational institutions in India are introducing happiness courses to help students improve their overall well-being.
Clip Slip
The audio clip may be a setback for Yeddyurappa, but he continues to be indispensable to the BJP.
Flushing Blow
Faced with an Indian ultimatum, Myanmar army dismantles insurgent bases on its soil, forcing the ultras to talk with Delhi.
Not So Sweet
Meet the Jarkiholi brothers, the sugar barons who were at the heart of the recent political crisis in Karnataka.
One-Man Army
Two months after a massive election victory, KCR finally expands his cabinet, but retains most of the key portfolios.
Why Adil Ahmad Dar Did Not Fit The Profile Of A Suicide Bomber!
A member of the Barelvi movement of Islam, which follows Sufism, Adil Ahmad Dar was not a typical suicide bomber. He would, in fact, confront those who held radical views. The killing of Burhan Wani changed everything.
Alarmed Forces
Complaints of Soldiers Deserve a Sensitive Response, Not Overreaction.
Change Of Course
The pedagogy at b-schools is undergoing a change to keep up with the changing times
Social Studies
B-schools are lending a helping hand to students wanting to help the needy
Vocal Warrior
Vocal Warrior
Seer, And Doer
Jayendra Saraswathi was a unique spiritual leader who impacted the course of national discourse and politics
Bose Designed - The Constitution
Bose Designed - The Constitution
Trick Art
Lessons from a curious art exhibition
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Brings Up Separate Statehood Again
Darjeeling erupts as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha brings up separate statehood again. Mamata Banerjee might hit back with an audit of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
Growth Of Hindu Spirituality In The West
Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse’s lyrical novel Siddhartha tells the tale of a young man (Siddhartha), his companion (Govinda) and the emptiness that Siddhartha feels within himself. Siddhartha goes in search of the meaning of life, discovers physical pleasures through a courtesan (Kamala) and takes a new path shown by a ferryman (Vasudeva). Below, we present an imaginary conversation between a modern-day Siddhartha and a chic Govinda:
Easterly Wind Bloweth
The nature of spirituality is undergoing a radical shift in the United States, with the temples furthering social change
Ministry Of Heartful Happiness
Meditation for health and well-being matters to the UAE government
Trikonasana In Trafalgar Square
Religious activities, community service and yoga go hand in hand for Hindus in the UK
Gau Rakshak In Greece
The recent hullabaloo surrounding the protection of cows is not limited to Indian shores.
The Sense Of An Ending
With the Modi government sanctioning air strikes, the battle against Maoists has entered a decisive phase. As security forces make inroads into the red bastion of Dandakaranya, the ultras are abandoning their guerrilla tactics in a bid to defend themselves. There are also allegations of serious human rights violations. THE WEEK reports from the war zone.