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Guy Fawkes, gunpowder farces

On the evening of November 4, 1606, King James I’s guards searched the cellars of his parliament house, and arrested Guy Fawkes who was hiding with a lantern, matches, touchwood and barrels of gunpowder that would have blown up the building, the king and the lords at parliament’s opening the following day. No blood was shed—blue, red, noble or menial.

THE TRAIN MAKERS

Inside the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, where India's most modern Vande Bharat Express trains are manufactured

THE AUDACITY OF NOLE

Novak Djokovic loves unconventional methods, articulates unscientific theories, holds outdated views of nationalism, carries the burden of coming from a small east European state and evokes negative reactions. But no one can question his skill, determination and triumphs that put him right on top of the world of tennis

MAKING ZENSE

The iconic book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance completes 50 years in 2024. \"Why is this book important now? Why is philosophy important now?\" writes Pranay Sanklecha, a philosopher himself. He also picks 10 most important philosophy books of all time

OLD-WORLD CHARM

Delhi's Civil Lines area has many a historical imprint and continues to be the seat of power today

RUSHDIES AND A SEA OF SUITS

A property in Delhi, originally owned by author Salman Rushdie's father, is at the heart of a five-decade-long case in the Delhi High Court. A slew of alleged lies, fake deals and fraud led to the case being dragged since

Too clever by half in Dubai

School athletics taught us that anyone can be good at high jump; the trick is to keep the bar low enough. The same, it appears, is true for climate negotiations.

NEW HANDS, OLD CHALLENGES

Assembly polls loss has triggered a generational shift in the Congress in the Hindi heartland

Bye the people

The recent en masse suspension of MPS could result in some of them missing the budget session

RAISING HER GAME

FUTURE GENERATIONS ARE LIKELY TO REMEMBER 2023 AS A TURNING POINT FOR WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

SCIENCE FACTION

Meet the 12 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardees for 2022, who, apart from scientific rigour, share an undying passion for their work and the determination to never give up

WE NEED ART TO MAKE MEANING OF OUR LIVES; WE NEED TECHNOLOGY TO BOIL OUR COFFEE

The first thing you notice about a person says a lot more about you.

A smile and a kind ear

From that tender age when memories first begin to take shape, Jiji Mary, 35, had a deep connection with the story of Veronica, the woman who, moved by seeing Jesus carrying the cross, gave him her veil to wipe his forehead. Little did Jiji know that, when she grew up, she would become a Veronica-like figure, empathetically listening to and changing the perspectives of many convicted humans.

Mrs fingerprints

If anyone dare suggest that your seventies are meant to be a time to relax, Rukmani Krishnamurthy would burst out laughing. At 74, the sari-clad forensic investigator, with a red bindi and silver hair, is busy learning new skills to lead a team of experts that helps the police and the public alike.

FOR THE POLICE, FOR THE PEOPLE

Meet some of the men and women who work away from the spotlight, but play a crucial role in how the Indian policing system operates

MARITIME INSTITUTES MUST ADDRESS INDIA'S SHORTAGE IN COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE

S. SHANTHAKUMAR, who serves as provost of the Gujarat Maritime University, spoke exclusively with THE WEEK about the importance of maritime education and what set apart the pedagogy and curriculum at the GMU.

MUSEUMS AND NAVAL HERITAGE

Ship museums are important not just for preservation of naval history, but also for education of the general public

DEMYSTIFYING SUBMARINES

The type and number of submarines we make or acquire should depend on affordability and threat perception

EASTERN PROMISES

India's overtures in the Indo-Pacific are complemented with the use of the Navy as a diplomatic tool

KEEPING THE COAST CLEAR

India needs a proactive coastal security mechanism to ensure that the 26/11 attack is never repeated

INDIA'S COLLISION BULKHEAD

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands must become the Hawaii of India

THE MAKING OF A MARITIME NATION

India is an ocean power by geography, but not yet in thought, deed and spirit. Its transition into the big league requires an abiding interest in the surrounding waters and a conviction that its future greatness lies on the sea

When costume is a character

I have just returned from an important exhibition in Goa. ‘Bharat Through The Lens of Bhanu Athaiya’ is among the first exhibitions put together by Prinseps auction house, at Goa’s Aguada Jail Museum, a gorgeous little fort and deck which has now turned into a chic hangout space.

Quiet eating, fewer partners...

So I went looking for fresh insights into the heads of Gen Z through Meta’s Instagram Trend Talk 2024. Of course, I could have saved myself the read and looked into the heads of my own children, but they are not talking to me.

From zero to heroes

Ancient India invented the zero and changed the world. Modern India's track record is equally impressive

The Constitution in action

How many times have the policies of the Narendra Modi government been called unconstitutional? We have lost count.

The year of elections

2024 is the biggest election year in history. Voting takes place in 40 countries, representing over 40 per cent of global GDP and population.

Modi-Shah BJP and the surprise factor

Let us admit. No political pundit, whether on the left, right or centre, was able to predict who would be the new chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

The Girl Effect evening

I was intrigued when media personality Alex Kuruvilla sent a tempting invitation to an evening of cocktails, connections, and conversations about the ‘Power of Girl Effect’, hosted in the Zenith at the St Regis Hotel.

The song goes on...

With her latest music video, shot posthumously, Kalyani Menon cements her place in the pantheon of Indian music legends