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When the demigods descend

Bhootada Kola, a ritualistic art form, has changed with the times, but its sacred core remains untouched

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Laws for stray dogs are good on paper, implementation and but lack proper regular monitoring

TREASURE ISLAND

Residents are unwilling to relocate from Dharavi, which has become a market that runs on the entrepreneurial spirit of its people

BOND OF BLOOD

Legacy and pragmatism drive India-Bangladesh relations, despite the looming Chinese presence

FIRM ROOTS

Gopalganj is Sheikh Hasina's home, and fortress

Poll position

Why Ukrainians must win the war before holding elections

RIFT IN THE VALLEY

The National Conference could leave the Gupkar alliance to safeguard its own interests

TRUST DEFICIT

Security forces need to win the confidence of tribals in the Pir Panjal region to stymie the rise of terror

Ocean of trouble

Commercial ships are soft targets, but any threat to them will disrupt the world's supply chains

The house in disarray

While accepting from the Rashtrapati the Outstanding Parliamentarian award for 2006, I publicly pledged never again to participate in the disruption of parliamentary proceedings.

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Novak Djokovic loves unconventional methods, articulates unscientific theories, holds outdated views of nationalism, carries the burden of coming from a small east European state and evokes negative reactions.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