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BATTLING THE MENACE
A Thousand Cranes for India: Reclaiming Plurality Amid Hatred
DIGGING THEIR HEELS IN
The government has tried to wear out the protesting farmers, but they refuse to budge
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
Pincer movement
The BJP is banking on two new aggressive leaders to turn the tide in Telangana
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:
HEADSTAND HOO-HA
A very pregnant Anushka Sharma’s shirshasana has attracted a range of responses. Here’s looking at some of them
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.
Fire in the belly
At the Singhu border, the agitating farmers have settled into a rhythm of resistance with food, songs and fiery speeches
CRIMINALLY GOOD
Richie Mehta’s body of work and passion for his projects show that Delhi Crime’s International Emmy was no fluke
Cries of anguish
A spate of infant deaths in Shahdol district hospital has put the state government in the dock
A SUBDUED MELODY
The pandemic is threatening the livelihood of Indian classical musicians
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
The Money ‘Changers'
India’s fintech industry is changing the way Indians use money. But is everyone ready for the next round of disruption?
International Delivery Of The Sputnik V Vaccine Will Start In January
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
ON FURY ROAD
Will the planning and patience of the protesting farmers spoil the Centre’s game plan?
The ice express
From vials and syringes to storage and transportation, the Covid-19 vaccination plan is spawning big business opportunities
We are working towards doubling our deposit base
Prashant Kumar, MD and CEO, Yes Bank
THE GREEN NEW FEEL
Gardening has become a rescue route for many ever since the pandemic hit the world
In bad faith
The religious conversion ordinance heightens worries about the targeting of certain religions
Battle of bunker hill
How an army of defence scientists is helping soldiers in Ladakh thwart enemies and the elements
A permanent void
With Ahmed Patel’s death, there is confusion in the Congress ranks on where to go with grievances
Migrant Parents Pushing 20,000 Young Children Towards Death In Jharia's Tunnels
Parents keep pushing little children towards death in Jharia’s mines
Tough egg to crack
Nutritionists want Madhya Pradesh to keep politics out of the debate on including eggs in the state’s nutrition scheme
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).
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
THE HONOURABLE ‘GANGSTER'
Obama’s new memoir is a mixed bag of delights and let-downs, much like his presidency
VIRUS ON SCREEN
Never has the demand for pandemic-themed films and web series been as high as it is now
Premier healer
Despite the lockdown and Covid-19, essential services at AIIMS have not stopped even for a day
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
Odd ordinance
What prompted Pinarayi Vijayan to make a U-turn on the controversial Police Act amendment