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QUIET CHANGE

There is a visible change in the way the Supreme Court is deciding on cases; it is now asking tough questions of the government. All this is being attributed to Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana

Treacherous web

A spike in the creation and circulation of child porn calls for better surveillance and stronger law enforcement

Stand With Afghan People

Last word

How The Intense War Played Out Before The Sudden Fall Of Kabul

Kabul capitulated on August 15, after weeks of anarchy loosed upon surrounding cities by the Taliban. President Ghani fled the country, giving up a fight that he would have lost anyway. There was no bloodshed, no body hung on a pole. But then, the final days leading to the Taliban’s nightmarish second coming to Kabul were drenched in a tide of blood, violence and chaos. THE WEEK captures the apocalyptic action as it unfolded, revealing how things fell apart and a country caved in

48th In Olympics. Why?

Mani-festo

More debate, not lawyers

POWER POINT

Almost mainstream

Samsung’s new folding phones are more durable and more refined than their predecessors

Strains of chocolate

The story behind what could be the world’s first playable chocolate flute

It is important to identify Rohingyas and send them back

AFTER FOUR AND a half years of trials and tribulations, N. Biren Singh seems to have emerged confident and assertive. The Manipur chief minister, who has been leading a coalition government, wants a majority for the BJP on its own in the next elections, and he is confident that the people of Manipur would grant his wish.

GLOWING IDEA

Collar Up aims to reduce road accidents involving stray dogs

Fans worse than foes

PMO BEAT

THE EDGE OF NOWHERE

Sunjeev Sahota channels his immigrant past and the pain of unbelonging into the Booker Prize long-listed China Room

A beautiful mind

In Home in the World, Amartya Sen, a dear friend and contemporary, has achieved the impossible. We are with him in Shantiniketan, savouring its unique ambience. Tagore is there, and encourages our brave Amartya to improve his competence in Sanskrit. At another time he is cycling from Shantiniketan to old farm sheds and warehouses in neighbouring villages, transporting a weighing machine to weigh boys and girls up to the age of five, to collect data related to the Bengal famine of 1943. We then follow Amartya at the age of 19, sailing to the UK, filled with wonderment at the endless ocean he sees around him. Then the great leap forward as he explores, debates and redefines the various elements that makeup economics—ethics, politics, statistics.

Kakori's Blood Brothers

The men behind the Kakori train action of 1925 embodied the most sterling attributes of nationalism—fearlessness, discipline and communal harmony

Revolt That Lit The Fire Of Freedom

They defied the begum and the British to establish a parallel government, only to be brutally killed. But the sacrifice of the 356 rebel sepoys of the Bhopal contingent remains all but forgotten

Monsoon spring

Rahul Gandhi’s newfound proactiveness gets his party elated but mixed responses from other opposition parties

WAITING FOR REVOLUTION

Supporters of the Naxalbari movement believe hat a new left is coming up in India and its idea is to save democracy and the working class

Turf masters

THE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS OF THE PLAYERS HELPED INDIA REALISE THE DREAM OF AN OLYMPIC MEDAL IN HOCKEY AFTER 41 YEARS

THE LAYERS OF HISTORY

THE WEEK discovers voices from places that shaped the Indian polity since independence

INDIA, THE UPRISING

India’s path to free dom was not entirely nonviolent.There were violent outbursts against the British across the country. And, many of them were led not by kings or rulers, but by ordinary people

Tiger's share

The turmoil in China’s financial markets could be India’s big opportunity

Golden arm

NEERAJ CHOPRA’S JOURNEY FROM TALENTED TEEN TO OLYMPIC CHAMPION

FLAIR POWER

The IAF’s superior fleet, experienced pilots and integrated defence systems give it an edge over the Chinese air force

DREAMS FOR INDIA@100

Though India has made several impressive strides, her emergence as a potential superpower is far from being a reality

Tightrope to Kabul

India’s aim should be to ensure that while the Taliban becomes part of Afghanistan’s legitimate future, it does not become the absolute power in Kabul

Changing gear

Will K. Annamalai help the BJP reverse its flagging fortunes in Tamil Nadu?

Mind, Games

SIMONE BILES’S DECISION TO STEP AWAY COULD BE A WATERSHED MOMENT IN SPORTS

It was harder to win medal in Tokyo

Having the entire nation’s eyes on her is nothing new for P.V. Sindhu. She was 21 when she won her first Olympic medal—a silver at Rio 2016. In the next five years, she added more medals to her collection, including the World Championships gold and an Olympic bronze. If anything, the latest medal needed more work, sweat and strength. Work on the court aside, she had to navigate several controversies, including a spat between her father P.V. Ramana and national coach Pullela Gopichand, and questions about her changing her coach. But Sindhu kept her head down and focused on her game.

Booster shot

REGARDLESS OF THE RESULT, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WOMEN’S TEAM WILL GIVE A HUGE FILLIP TO HOCKEY IN INDIA

India's role in Afghanistan has not been good

For the Taliban, peace is the first option, says Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the group. The 40-something Mujahid is in an undisclosed location, from where he spoke to THE WEEK. In a 45-minute-long interaction, Mujahid spoke with elegance and courtesy, expressing the Taliban's desire for a progressive Afghanistan. He said the group welcomes every initiative towards a peaceful solution, as long as there was no meddling in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. As Mujahid prefers to remain faceless, he did not share his photos. Excerpts from the interview: