PALs With The Poor

What Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo have seeded is more than just a methodology

'There Is An Economic Urgency In India'

Abhijit Banerjee was fast asleep at his Boston residence when a colleague called to tell him that he was the newest Nobel laureate for economics.

High Stakes, Low Blows

Rebellions and rivalries have queered the pitch in many constituencies across Maharashtra’s six regions. THE WEEK takes a look at the battles that could alter the outcome of the electoral war

A Look At The Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee's Life And Experiments

Abhijit Banerjee’s work is a ray of hope for the poor. THE WEEK takes a look at the Nobel laureate’s life and experiments

Narendra Modi And Xi Jinping - Bromance On The Beach

Modi and Xi resolve to work further on bilateral ties even as they accept that Sino-Indian differences may be irreconcilable

The Votes Are With The Poor

One of the striking features of the many U-turns made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has been its change of economic policy.

Indians Want Refuge In Australia, Get Hell

Australia’s harsh measures to curb illegal immigration have made life hell for hundreds of refugees seeking asylum in the country. Among them are many Indians, who would rather endure their suffering than return home

Sonia's Helping Hand

As Congress president, Sonia Gandhi is trying to revive the party through organisational changes, consensus-building and establishing grassroots connect. However, the generational clash and growing dissent threaten to keep it in the doldrums

Why Kirti Kulhari Is Certain Her Roles Will Leave A Mark!

With each role, actor Kirti Kulhari is perfecting her craft

Return Of The Agent Provocateur

Osho’s controversial personal secretary, Ma Anand Sheela, is in India after 34 years. And the pressure to deliver those fiery punchlines persists

Modi's Tribute To The Mahatma

The essence of Gandhian thought lies in the execution of the ideas propounded by Mahatma Gandhi.

Capital difference

With no clarity over its capital status, Amaravati’s real estate market slumps. Hyderabad, meanwhile, shows steady growth

6 Young Entrepreneurs Who Are Taking Their Family Legacies In New Directions

These next-generation entrepreneurs are carrying forward their families’ legacies in exciting ways.

State And The Stateless

Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram plan to launch their own versions of the NRC, which could create a new headache for the Modi government.

Corporate Tax - Some Gain, Some Pain

The reduction in corporate tax uplifts sentiment, but is unlikely to give any gains to consumers

Pawars Use The ED Probe To Take On The BJP

The Pawars use the ED probe to take on the BJP, but the differences between Sharad Pawar and nephew Ajit have not gone unnoticed.

Richa Chadda Talks About Her Visits To Exotic Locations

Actor Richa Chadda talks about her visits to exotic locations.

China Should Get Rid Of The Political Disaster Called Carrie Lam

On October 1, as China celebrated its 70th national day, tens of thousands of people in Hong Kong were out on the streets, observing a ‘day of grief’.

Why Devendra Fadnavis And Manohar Lal Khattar Are Sitting Pretty In Maharashtra And Haryana

With the opposition in disarray, Devendra Fadnavis and Manohar Lal Khattar are poised to retain Maharashtra and Haryana. For Fadnavis, the only real challenge seems to be keeping the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance intact.

Mamata Sends Peace Signals To Modi

With the CBI closing in on her de facto number two, IPS officer Rajeev Kumar, Mamata Banerjee sues for peace with the Centre.

The Last Red Plastic Straw

Many issues were no doubt covered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump during their recent conversations.

Shahjahanpur Rape Case - I Will Not Run Away, Says The Woman

While legal experts pick holes in the investigation of the rape case against Chinmayanand, things get murkier with an extortion charge.

Meet The Musicians Who Seek To Inspire Social Change Through Their Tunes

Meet the musicians who seek to inspire social change through their tunes.

It Will Be An Unprecedented Victory For The BJP-Led Alliance

Q/ Why go on a statewide Maha Janadesh Yatra? The yatra was launched to communicate with the people. When we are in the opposition, we do sangharsh (struggle); when we are in power, we believe in having samvaad (dialogue). This is a BJP tradition.

Leftover Novel

Novel Salman Rushdie’s latest book touches upon themes like reality vs illusion, racism and gun control, but they all seem scattered and superficial.

Festival Of Lights And Loans

Nirmala Sitharaman is clear on her plans for speedy outflow of credit from bank branches in the country to reverse the economic slowdown.

Ready For The Fight

With the recent announcement of elections in Maharashtra and Haryana, the season of elections is once again back. These will be the first elections to be held after the Lok Sabha elections in April-May in which the BJP and its allies had won a resounding victory.

Return Game

Thanks to its chief minister’s clean image and a weak opposition, the BJP is set to retain power in Haryana

Our Campaign Will Be On Economy Tanking: Prithviraj Chavan

It is a difficult time to be a Congress leader in Maharashtra, but that does not stop Prithviraj Chavan from raising important issues. The former chief minister is hopeful about issues like farm distress and lack of jobs making an impact in the state elections. Excerpts from an interview:

What India Gained From Narendra Modi's Celebrated US Tour

Modi chose American soil to demonstrate his evolution as a global leader and apprise the world of India’s role in shaping the global agenda.