THE WEEK India - December 22, 2024

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MAKING OF AN ASTRONAUT
As India gears up for Gaganyaan, THE WEEK interviews a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut to gain an in-depth perspective on the journey of becoming a space traveller.

THE WEEK BEST HOSPITALS AWARDS: No matter how advanced health care becomes, its essence must always lie in its humanity, reiterated the medical fraternity

SYRIA: Inside Bashar al-Assad’s infamous Sednaya prison, also referred to as a “human slaughterhouse”

@Leisure: William Dalrymple’s new book traces ancient India’s role in spreading ideas and religions across the world

Blood and oil in Golan

Golda Meir, who led Israel during the 1973 war, once lamented about Moses: \"He took us 40 years through the desert in order to bring us to the one spot in the Middle East that has no oil.\"

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Hindutvising foreign policy

As if it were not bad enough that India's domestic polity has been poisoned by communalism too, is being given a communal twist.

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Fish out of water

The fallout of alleged atrocities against Hindus and the election of Donald Trump as US president have upset Muhammad Yunus'’s plans

4 mins

Dividing lines

The treatment of minorities will continue to stir Bangladesh's politics and shape its ties with India

3 mins

The survivor

Jamaat-e-Islami is set to play an important role in Bangladesh's new political system, but will it find a lasting role?

3 mins

House Of Horrors

Inside Bashar al-Assad's infamous Sednaya prison, also referred to as a "human slaughterhouse"

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DAWN IN DAMASCUS

The people of Syria must channel their shared hope into building a nation that reflects their aspirations

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ACING SPACE

As India prepares for Gaganyaan, THE WEEK speaks to a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut for an in-depth understanding of the making of a space traveller

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Adjust, readjust

Navigating the challenges of prolonged stay in space, from space sickness to increased risk of cancer

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The way back

The precise mechanics of re-entry

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Familiar flavours

The progress and processes in the domain of space food offer astronauts some home comforts

3 mins

CARE WITH QUALITY

No matter how advanced health care is today, at its heart must be its humanity, reiterated the medical fraternity at THE WEEK Best Hospitals Awards 2024

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Our body knows best

Actor Aditi Rao Hydari shares her mantra for a healthy body and mind

5 mins

How to make better drugs quicker

Drug hunter Riyaz Syed on Al in drug discovery

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Daring to be different

Shalini Saraswathi lost all her limbs to a rare infection, but she didn’t let that stop her from being Asia’s fastest woman on blades

3 mins

Pushing the boundaries

A fitness enthusiast, police commissioner C.V. Anand encourages Hyderabadis to prioritise their health as he keeps them safe

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Merry Christmas and all that

You have a shell-shocked car, but Hukum has a fine bum,\" said the missus in a muffled voice.

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We should not play Pakistan at all

If Mohinder Amarnath's life was a movie, it would be a franchise with too many sequels to count. He describes it as a 'Hitchcock thriller.

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TALES FROM THE TOURS

India lost one match after another in this competition, except against East Africa.

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A FORGOTTEN ROAD

William Dalrymple's new book traces ancient India's role in spreading ideas and religions across the world

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The world is his canvas

Kochi-Muziris Biennale curator Nikhil Chopra views his new role as an evolution of his artistic practice to that of a collaborator

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Raj Kapoor's socialism was Nehruvian

No other Indian actor or director was as popular in Russia, Eastern Europe and China as Raj Kapoor was.

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The 'made in heaven' couple

Sobhita Dhulipala won countless hearts-and broke a few-when she married actor Naga Chaitanya at a hyper traditional Telugu Brahmin ceremony, where every ritual was scrupulously followed.

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Women riders and drivers

I am honestly surprised at how little interest the rest of India has in the Himalayan region in general. Right from Kashmir and Ladakh to Himachal, Uttarakhand and the northeast-these areas are filled and fueled by their own unique stories and histories, but are almost foreign to the rest of us.

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people

Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor was a cross-pollination waiting to happen.

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Circle of influence

The circle of influence is not an isolated one. It is etched by myriads of experiences, relationships and learnings that we amass, helping us address tectonic shifts in life.

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