THE WEEK India - February 02, 2025

In this issue

REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL: FOUNDING MOTHERS OF THE CONSTITUTION

The contribution of the founding mothers of the Constitution in the making of the republic remains exemplary and inspiring, writes President Droupadi Murmu.

CURRENT EVENTS: Thanks to remarkable feats of engineering, Kashmir is
finally connected to the rest of India by rail

DELHI: The BJP is using micromanagement, a variety of sops as well as its big guns to finally unseat the AAP in Delhi

@Leisure: The eager response to violence-heavy films like Kill and Marco suggests an evolution of the audience

Health: How people working at helplines across India are providing comfort and clarity to those on the brink

The guest from the east

When ‘fortress’ Singapore fell to the Japanese on February 15, 1942, Winston Churchill exclaimed: “Australia is threatened, India is threatened.” Dead right! Within months, the enemy was at the gates of India.

2 mins

Awe Kashmir!

Thanks to remarkable feats of engineering, Kashmir is finally connected to the rest of India by rail

7 mins

Race against the tide

With the Chinese navy's expansion spree altering power equations, India seeks self-reliance and strategic partnerships to protect its maritime interests

4 mins

The 'brown beauty' of Mahakumbh

Is it just those dancing liquid amber eyes? The wide, open smile? The glossy thick hair? God knows! But Monalisa Bhonsle, 16, from Indore, selling simple handmade bead necklaces on the crowded ghats of the Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj, became an internet sensation overnight when her video went viral. Suddenly, social media content creators were rampaging along the sandbanks in search of the teenager, whose fame had captured fans across the world.

2 mins

Better than the broom?

The BJP is using micro-management, a variety of sops as well as its big guns to unseat the AAP in Delhi

5 mins

FOUNDING MOTHERS OF THE CONSTITUTION

THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN THE MAKING OF THE REPUBLIC REMAINS EXEMPLARY AND INSPIRING

5 mins

Fifteen extraordinary women

Fifteen extraordinary women of the Constituent Assembly not only helped draft the Constitution but also laid the foundation for a democratic and inclusive India.

9 mins

Drafting a dream

The fact that the Indian Constitution has endured 75 turbulent years—adaptable enough to be amended yet resilient enough to retain its essence—speaks volumes about its strength

6 mins

The supreme power

It is time to formally incorporate the Basic Structure Doctrine into the constitutional framework

3 mins

Statutes of unity

The Constitution reminds us that national oneness comes through addressing inequalities, not enforcing uniformity

4 mins

Fading federalism

One of the most visible indicators of the erosion of state autonomy is the diminishing financial independence of states

3 mins

Homegrown ideals

The Constitution is a powerful embodiment of India's cultural heritage

4 mins

Celebrating difference

Preservation of diversity is the rationale behind minority rights as enshrined in the Constitution

3 mins

Indefatigable efforts

Ambedkar defended the draft constitution for 165 days and incorporated more than 2,000 amendments

4 mins

Incomplete equality

Equal marriage rights is one of the last bastions of patriarchy and to dismantle it, the recognition of marital rape as an offence is non-negotiable

4 mins

The experience of oppression

The British enacted several laws that might appear liberal, only to then veto the invocation of progressive measures. Nevertheless, these milestones guided the founding fathers in conceiving and creating the Constitution of India

7 mins

One, two, buckle my shoe!

“Darling,” I said to my life companion of more years than I care to remember, “Do you think there is any correlation between pain in the feet and attending prayer meetings?”“You really are a stupid old man!” said the light of my life. “Can’t you think of anything more bizarre so late at night?”

3 mins

LET THERE BE BLOOD

The eager response to violence-heavy films like Kill and Marco suggests an evolution of the audience

6 mins

WORK THIS OUT!

What is the true cost of a 90-hour workweek? Reduced productivity, mental health issues and severe health risks, say doctors

4 mins

HELP...JUST A CALL AWAY

How people working at helplines across India are providing comfort and clarity to those on the brink

10+ mins

Navigating around the limitations of a helpline

In the early days, because nobody had ever directly responded to rape survivors, the understanding was that if a hospital receives a rape survivor, a CEHAT (Mumbai) team member will go to that hospital.

3 mins

Doctor's doctors

Internists deal with prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of diseases, while also coordinating with doctors across specialties

4 mins

A helping hand

Over the past year, Imaginarium has placed 3D-printed parts in space, in human bodies, in oil fields in the Middle East, and as drones on the Indian border

3 mins

Value every breath

VO2 max is the best way to measure fitness and predict life expectancy

6 mins

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