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BATTLING THE MENACE

A Thousand Cranes for India: Reclaiming Plurality Amid Hatred

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December 20, 2020
DIGGING THEIR HEELS IN
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DIGGING THEIR HEELS IN

The government has tried to wear out the protesting farmers, but they refuse to budge

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December 20, 2020
Man Of The Year - Sonu Sood
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Man Of The Year - Sonu Sood

2020 needs no introduction, neither does Sonu Sood. When the year kept throwing challenges at us, he inspired us to face them with kindness and compassion. The work that stood out was the Ghar Bhejo campaign to send migrants home and bring stranded Indian students back. Sood has received both bouquets and brickbats. But he is unfazed. Meet THE WEEK’s Man of the Year 2020

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December 20, 2020
Pincer movement
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Pincer movement

The BJP is banking on two new aggressive leaders to turn the tide in Telangana

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December 20, 2020
Management is India's most successful soft power
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Management is India's most successful soft power

THE INDIAN INSTITUTE of Management Kozhikode is celebrating its 25th year. And, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, it has been a good year. IIMK was placed 90th in the QS World University Rankings in the thought leadership category. It was rated in the A band in the ministry of human resource development's Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (the first IIM to be featured). It was also declared the best inclusive incubator in Kerala at the Women Start-up Summit 2020. IIMK's director, Professor Debashis Chatterjee, spoke to THE WEEK about the institute’s vision and the innovations pioneered by it. Edited excerpts:

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December 20, 2020
HEADSTAND HOO-HA
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HEADSTAND HOO-HA

A very pregnant Anushka Sharma’s shirshasana has attracted a range of responses. Here’s looking at some of them

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December 20, 2020
Ghar Bhejo campaign changed me as a person
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Ghar Bhejo campaign changed me as a person

Holy ash and turmeric powder are strewn across the cardboard that carpets the floor. A necromancer is all set to perform a ritual.

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December 20, 2020
Fire in the belly
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Fire in the belly

At the Singhu border, the agitating farmers have settled into a rhythm of resistance with food, songs and fiery speeches

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December 20, 2020
CRIMINALLY GOOD
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CRIMINALLY GOOD

Richie Mehta’s body of work and passion for his projects show that Delhi Crime’s International Emmy was no fluke

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December 20, 2020
Cries of anguish
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Cries of anguish

A spate of infant deaths in Shahdol district hospital has put the state government in the dock

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December 20, 2020
A SUBDUED MELODY
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A SUBDUED MELODY

The pandemic is threatening the livelihood of Indian classical musicians

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December 20, 2020
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What The World's First Vaccine Approval Means for Our Wait

As India gets ready to vaccinate nearly 30 crore people against Covid-19, it faces diverse challenges such as vaccine shortages, multiple vaccines, shortlisting priority populations, creating a pool of vaccinators and providing proper logistics and infrastructure support. Transparency and clear communication will, however, be the key to prepare Indians for a vaccine that is being developed in record time

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December 13, 2020
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The Money ‘Changers'

India’s fintech industry is changing the way Indians use money. But is everyone ready for the next round of disruption?

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December 13, 2020
International Delivery Of The Sputnik V Vaccine Will Start In January
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International Delivery Of The Sputnik V Vaccine Will Start In January

Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)

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December 13, 2020
THE WEEK

ON FURY ROAD

Will the planning and patience of the protesting farmers spoil the Centre’s game plan?

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December 13, 2020
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The ice express

From vials and syringes to storage and transportation, the Covid-19 vaccination plan is spawning big business opportunities

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December 13, 2020
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We are working towards doubling our deposit base

Prashant Kumar, MD and CEO, Yes Bank

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December 13, 2020
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THE GREEN NEW FEEL

Gardening has become a rescue route for many ever since the pandemic hit the world

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December 13, 2020
In bad faith
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In bad faith

The religious conversion ordinance heightens worries about the targeting of certain religions

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December 13, 2020
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Battle of bunker hill

How an army of defence scientists is helping soldiers in Ladakh thwart enemies and the elements

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December 13, 2020
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A permanent void

With Ahmed Patel’s death, there is confusion in the Congress ranks on where to go with grievances

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December 13, 2020
Migrant Parents Pushing 20,000 Young Children Towards Death In Jharia's Tunnels
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Migrant Parents Pushing 20,000 Young Children Towards Death In Jharia's Tunnels

Parents keep pushing little children towards death in Jharia’s mines

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December 06, 2020
Tough egg to crack
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Tough egg to crack

Nutritionists want Madhya Pradesh to keep politics out of the debate on including eggs in the state’s nutrition scheme

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December 06, 2020
The aspirational districts
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The aspirational districts

The year was 1998. Airports and flights weren’t what they are now. Waiting at Delhi airport for an interminably delayed flight, I ran into a friend who used to work for a chamber of commerce (CC).

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December 06, 2020
STOP THE NEXT SURGE
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STOP THE NEXT SURGE

We were not prepared for Covid-19, but we can be for an influenza pandemic. Here is all you need to know about influenza

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December 06, 2020
THE HONOURABLE ‘GANGSTER'
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THE HONOURABLE ‘GANGSTER'

Obama’s new memoir is a mixed bag of delights and let-downs, much like his presidency

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December 06, 2020
VIRUS ON SCREEN
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VIRUS ON SCREEN

Never has the demand for pandemic-themed films and web series been as high as it is now

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December 06, 2020
Premier healer
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Premier healer

Despite the lockdown and Covid-19, essential services at AIIMS have not stopped even for a day

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December 06, 2020
The Hyderabad crossfire
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The Hyderabad crossfire

Despite the AIMIM having no shot at ruling Hyderabad, the BJP has made it its prime rival. And, the TRS might be the real loser in this fight

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December 06, 2020
Odd ordinance
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Odd ordinance

What prompted Pinarayi Vijayan to make a U-turn on the controversial Police Act amendment

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December 06, 2020