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BROOM.BOTTLE AND A CAPITAL BATTLE

Arvind Kejriwal has, in his young career, shown a great ability to surprise and get the better of larger political opponents. In the aftermath of his recent arrest in the liquor policy case, the Delhi chief minister and the AAP would look to do what they do best when in crisis-go to the people

BENGAL POLITICS IS FILLED WITH SUBSTANDARD PEOPLE

In the port city of Haldia, near the mouth of the Hooghly river, hundreds of people chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s black Scorpio passes by.

UNSTEADY UPPER HAND

The BJP and its allies have the edge in the perception war in the northeast, but that could change if the Modi government implements the CAA and the INDIA bloc gets its act together

Vision Problems May Be An Early Sign Of Alzheimer's

ACCORDING TO A US STUDY published in The Lancet Neurology, a rare eye condition known as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) could be the first symptom of Alzheimer’s disease in 10 per cent of patients.

Young And Restless...With The Power To Vote

Today's young voters are the first generation to live in partnership with their smartphones and to invest so much time and emotional energy in their virtual selves. They are also the first generation to have been politically socialised in the age of full-throttle hindutva. THE WEEK looks at the themes and forces shaping the politics of young people as India heads to the general election

WHAT IS YOUR SLEEP PATTERN?

YOUR SLEEP PATTERN may influence your risk of chronic diseases.

ANNUAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING BEGINNING AT 40 SAVES LIVES

ANNUAL MAMMOGRAMS to screen for breast cancer beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least 79 has the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a US study published in the journal Radiology.

SWEETENED DRINKS MAY INCREASE RISK OF AFib

REGULARLY CONSUMING SUGARY or artificially sweetened beverages can increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, the most common type of heart arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat.

MOST EFFECTIVE EXERCISES TO TREAT DEPRESSION

A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE BMJ says walking, jogging, yoga, strength training and dancing are the most effective exercises to treat depression, especially when intense.

LYING TO YOUR KIDS MAY MAKE THEM LIARS

KIDS WHOSE PARENTS LIE to them are more likely to lie to their parents, even if parents tell only innocent white lies, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology.

BAD AIR DAZE

AIR POLLUTION'S EFFECTS GO BEYOND THE LUNGS, IMPACTING FERTILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH, BESIDES YOUR EYES AND SKIN

Women and the big C

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in India. Here, we bust common myths, and outline diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies

Make genome the norm

For India to meet its target of TB eradication by 2025, it will have to make rapid strides in using whole genome sequencing to its full potential

ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD LINKED TO 32 MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES

Regular consumption of ultra-processed food is associated with an increased risk of 32 major health outcomes, including early death, cancer, mental health disorders, obesity, type 2 diabetes and respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases.

The (always) right white shirt

“Florals for spring? Groundbreaking,” famously scoffed Meryl Streep as fashion editor Miranda Priestly in the epic film The Devil Wears Prada. Perhaps her team should have taken a cue or two from India where we celebrate Holi, or the first day of spring, wearing white (and later dousing it with coloured powder).

MY STRUGGLES, AND NAJEEB'S

Haiti-born Jimmy Jean-Louis on making his Indian debut in the film, The Goat Life

Malayalam cinema is yet to discover a lot of untapped markets

I am truly flattered that I am a part of a filmmaker's vision behind which he threw 16 years of his life.

DREAM IN A CREAM

One of the original crop of influencers in the world, here's how beauty entrepreneur Diipa Büller-Khosla stays on top of her game

LEAGUE FOR A LEAP

Only four Indians are certainties right now for the T20 World Cup; a dazzling IPL could help the others get a leg up

MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

With his ability to connect with the masses, cadres, colleagues, competitors and opponents, Rajnath Singh is the go-to person for the BJP and the RSS

PEOPLE ARE CASTING THEIR VOTES ONLY IN MODI'S NAME

Rajnath Singh’s legacy as one of the tallest leaders of the BJP has been cemented after helming two of the most important portfolios—home and defence—in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, across two terms. And his place in a future Modi government seems assured as well.

HOW I TRAINED TO GO TO SPACE

Prepping with Rakesh Sharma and others

Forestalling foreigners

According to an Irish legend, when life draws to a close, you hear the doomsday clock that bears your name ticking the time away… tick-tick-tick-tick. Across the pond in the US, popular Chinese video-sharing app TikTok hears the ominous ticking clock. The US siege of TikTok is about data security. It is also about global dominance, protectionism and the comeback of an age-old mantra: “Foreign Phobia”. The line now blurs between western capitalists and eastern socialists.

LOVE ACROSS FIBREGLASS

G.N. Saibaba's story of hope is also a story of love

Musick!

Madras Music Academy honours T.M. Krishna. Not everyone is impressed

EVMs Cannot Lie, Only Humans Can

I have no doubts about the credibility of the machines and I also consider it a matter of the nation's pride that this change was brought about and we improved our electoral system.

Waste of space

So all the young folk and the queer folk in my life are very upset at the break of long-time lesbian lovers Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik. For those who came in late (like me) Anjali is a Hindu from India, and Sufi is a Muslim from Pakistan.

COLD NIGHTS OF THE MUFFLER MAN

The long, hard journey of Arvind Kejriwal - from anti-corruption crusader to now being jailed for corruption

WAYANAD IS WAITING

Annie Raja has started an aggressive campaign. But the real battle will start when Rahul enters the scene

It's a system, not machine

All political parties have contributed to the erosion of confidence in the electoral system and thus in democracy. This is the real tragedy of the EVMs.