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Acts of faith

The DMK government, in engaging with the Tamil Hindus, is trying to undercut the BJP’s hindutva ploy

Let's Not Talk About It

Humanity’s greatest challenges remain, despite the pandemic having relegated them to the background

Sign polls

The BJP’s performance in the five assembly elections early next year would define the contours of the country’s politics in the next few years

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Double tap

Teen gunner Avani Lekhara overcame tragedy to make history at the Paralympics

Descent into despair

Along with the refugee problem, Afghanistan faces a major humanitarian crisis caused by shortage of essential supplies and medical aid

Love, mom

I want my daughters to live in a safer world

LEGACY OF NEGLECT

The lesson from the mishandling of Black Widow could benefit other female superheroes

Smart study

Technology can break the shackles of our education system

One-stop shop

The government wants a UPI-like model for e-commerce, which might change the sector as we know it

“One world” no more

The pandemic might give way to an era of deglobalisation

Uphold Science, Oppose ‘Political Virus'

The US is trying to politicise origins-tracing and cover up its botched pandemic response

Turning On The Money Tap

Planning and execution will be key to realising the ambitious goals of the national monetisation pipeline

Forever War: Invade. Retreat. Repeat.

What is unfolding in Afghanistan today is proof that the west has not learnt its lessons from previous Afghan wars

PARTNERS IN PROGRESS

Merkel considered India a multicultural powerhouse

PORTRAIT MASTERS

Shooting portraits of political leaders is a delicate art, involving years of knowing them intimately and building a rapport

ALARMING AXIS

THE POTENTIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TALIBAN, CHINA AND PAKISTAN COULD BE A CAUSE FOR WORRY FOR INDIA, WHOSE CONCERN IS NO LONGER ABOUT THE REVIVAL OF TERROR, BUT IS STRATEGIC AND MILITARY

ANT STORY

A culinary art project wants us to care more about insect-eating

TRAGEDY OF ERRORS

THE AMERICAN DEFEAT AND THE TALIBAN’S RETURN IS JUST THE NEXT ACT OF AN UNENDING TRAGEDY, BUT ITS IMPACT WILL AGAIN BE BORNE BY THE AFGHAN PEOPLE

Uddhav Thackeray is not going to be in power forever

Narayan Rane, Union Minister of micro, small & medium enterprises

The empire's new clothes

Jasvinder Kaur chronicles the impact of the British Raj on the clothes of Punjab

Court as people's guardian

Supreme Court and High Courts must take the lead in protecting rights of citizens, writes Justice Deepak Gupta

LOCAL CALL

India’s 5G plans rely heavily on indigenous technology

Future frozen

Several single and married Gujaratis are now opting for cryopreservation of sperm and eggs

HAVANA MUZZLE

Artist Tania Bruguera, who awaits trial for being part of anti-government demonstrations, shares the fears of an average Cuban

VIRAL PLEASURE

Indians scoured the internet for porn during the pandemic, triggering a spike in the number of desi adult content creators. But along came controversies and concerns about exploitation, lack of regulation and addiction

I love horror, Harry Potter and Hunger Games

Those struggling to overcome failures have much to learn from Aditi Ashok. The 23-year-old Bengalurean who came fourth in women's golf at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 believes it always helps to look on the bright side, instead of dwelling on one’s failures. In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, Ashok talks about her life and loves outside golf, from home food to Harry Potter. Excerpts:

Institutions supposed to uphold constitutional rights have been Talibanised

MEHBOOBA MUFTI, Peoples Democratic Party president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, has emerged as the strongest voice against the revocation of Article 370. She has vowed not to contest assembly polls until Jammu and Kashmir’s special status is restored.

Mystery deepens

The developments in the controversial Kodanad estate case have opposition leader Palaniswami rattled

I DON'T EXPECT TO SEE EQUALITY IN MY TIME

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICHAEL HOLDING West Indies legend