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The Curious Case Of Sanjeev Chawla

India wins a 19-year-long battle by getting the British government to clear the extradition of Sanjeev Chawla, a key accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

Defence Deals - MiG Downing F-16 Has The Russians Smiling

MiG gunning down an F-16 has the Russians smiling

Brand Revival

With a massive rejig, Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran wants to ensure that the group companies focus on core businesses to build up scale, reduce debt and boost profits

Precarious Perch

In Parrikar’s absence, the fate of the BJP government in Goa may depend on the Lok Sabha election results

Khaki Confidant

Richie Mehta humanises the police in Delhi Crime, his new series on Netflix

Ally Rallying

Parties look to firm up their alliances before the Lok Sabha elections

How Did Jaya Die?

Jayalalithaa’s doctors fought not only her sundry ailments, but also her unhealthy habits and impulsive ways. THE WEEK accesses confidential documents to piece together the untold story of the final weeks of her life.

Equal Contest

While the BJP is banking on Central schemes to woo voters, the BSP-SP alliance is hoping its caste arithmetic will pay dividends

Southern Springboard

Following its massive win in the Lok Sabha polls, the BJP eyes returning to power in Karnataka by toppling the coalition government

Master Crafter

Filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta took almost six years to make his latest fi lm, India’s Most Wanted, and was ready to give up at one point

The Narrative and Tactics Of The BJP Campaign That Proved Effective

Once again, Modi’s charisma and Amit Shah’s organisational skills give the BJP a huge mandate. Nationalism and hindutva, too, played a part, as did the focus on the poor

Modi's Leadership Helped BJP-Shiv Sena Win

Modi’s leadership and effective communication of government schemes helped BJP-Shiv Sena win

The Kamasutra Laid The Foundation For The Most Civilised Of Societies

While many authors are discovering the Kamasutra’s non-sex content, Seema Anand— author, mythologist and narrative practitioner—says there is a lot to celebrate about sex in the ancient treatise.

Hawk-Eyed, Hard-Nosed

Balancing sweeping economic reforms with targeted welfare policies will figure high on Modi’s list of new priorities, even as he tries to consolidate his foreign policy gains

Three-Pronged Plan

India’s newly-formed space, cyber and special operations units will help the armed forces become lean and lethal

What After May?

The next British pr ime minister has just three mon ths to deliver

Bank Is The Culprit; Responsibility Lies With Government

MEHUL CHOKSI, fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s uncle and managing director of Gitanjali Gems, is an accused in the 14,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case.

Last Call

Goyal’s exit gives Jet Airways a lifeline, but the challenges remain daunting

Modiji Is Contesting From Every Seat In The Country

Amit Shah is a man on a mission.

Hidden Hazards

Electoral bonds fail to make political donations transparent; provide back-door entry for foreign funds

Emergency Exit

A contingency fund is an important part of financial planning

Australia Knows How To Win World Cups

Leg spin legend Shane Warne’s bond with Indian cricket no doubt runs deep. He has been part of the Indian Premier League story since its inception in 2008.

Raring To Return

Congress’s Priya Dutt hopes to reclaim Mumbai North Central from BJP’s Poonam Mahajan, who is confident of retaining it.

The Monk Factor

In Swami Aseeman and, the BJP seems to have a potent weapon for the Lok Sabha elections.

Hot Seat, Hotter Battle

The top contenders for the post of Karnataka chief minister.

Cheers And Jeers

Opinions are divided over the proposal to build a modern township near Ayodhya.

Capital Gains

With her demonetisation protests, Mamata Banerjee has her sight on leading an anti-BJP front in 2019.

Blaine & The Plane

THE WEEK brings you the story of a one-man army's mission to unravel the mystery of Flight MH370. And what it means to families of Indian Victims.

Force And Fears

With the Centre’s decision to scale up operations in the valley, the biggest worry for security forces is the loss of more lives and continued unrest

A Case of Exploding Onions

THE WEEK travels to India’s largest onion market to find what makes it the most volatile vegetable.