Lives, Lost And Found

Illustrator Tahira Rifath is on a mission to draw portraits of the 258 victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka

Jokes Apart

Women are slowly coming into their own in the Indian comedy space

Rahul Gandhi Goes To Amethi!

On his first visit to Amethi post his defeat, Rahul Gandhi calls for collective responsibility and organisational revamp

Kane Williamson: The Nice Guy Who Finished Second

He is hard and sweet in the right measure. And, Kane Williamson just restored the world’s belief in the gentleman’s game

David Richardson: 'It Is About Finding A Winner In The End'

In an interview with THE WEEK a day after the dramatic final between England and New Zealand, David Richardson, the ICC’s outgoing CEO, said the Super Over made ODIs more exciting, but added that the Marylebone Cricket Club should look into the overthrow law. Excerpts:

Blood Test

Scientists are working on the possibilities of treating thalassaemia with gene editing.

Road To Resurgence

Priyanka storms into Lucknow, but will the initial enthusiasm translate into votes?

Happy Hour

Educational institutions in India are introducing happiness courses to help students improve their overall well-being.

Clip Slip

The audio clip may be a setback for Yeddyurappa, but he continues to be indispensable to the BJP.

Flushing Blow

Faced with an Indian ultimatum, Myanmar army dismantles insurgent bases on its soil, forcing the ultras to talk with Delhi.

Not So Sweet

Meet the Jarkiholi brothers, the sugar barons who were at the heart of the recent political crisis in Karnataka.

One-Man Army

Two months after a massive election victory, KCR finally expands his cabinet, but retains most of the key portfolios.

Why Adil Ahmad Dar Did Not Fit The Profile Of A Suicide Bomber!

A member of the Barelvi movement of Islam, which follows Sufism, Adil Ahmad Dar was not a typical suicide bomber. He would, in fact, confront those who held radical views. The killing of Burhan Wani changed everything.

Alarmed Forces

Complaints of Soldiers Deserve a Sensitive Response, Not Overreaction. 

Change Of Course

The pedagogy at b-schools is undergoing a change to keep up with the changing times

Social Studies

B-schools are lending a helping hand to students wanting to help the needy

Vocal Warrior

Vocal Warrior

Seer, And Doer

Jayendra Saraswathi was a unique spiritual leader who impacted the course of national discourse and politics

Bose Designed - The Constitution

Bose Designed - The Constitution

Trick Art

Lessons from a curious art exhibition

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Brings Up Separate Statehood Again

Darjeeling erupts as the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha brings up separate statehood again. Mamata Banerjee might hit back with an audit of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration 

Growth Of Hindu Spirituality In The West

Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse’s lyrical novel Siddhartha tells the tale of a young man (Siddhartha), his companion (Govinda) and the emptiness that Siddhartha feels within himself. Siddhartha goes in search of the meaning of life, discovers physical pleasures through a courtesan (Kamala) and takes a new path shown by a ferryman (Vasudeva). Below, we present an imaginary conversation between a modern-day Siddhartha and a chic Govinda:

Easterly Wind Bloweth

The nature of spirituality is undergoing a radical shift in the United States, with the temples furthering social change 

Ministry Of Heartful Happiness

Meditation for health and well-being matters to the UAE government

Trikonasana In Trafalgar Square

Religious activities, community service and yoga go hand in hand for Hindus in the UK

Gau Rakshak In Greece

The recent hullabaloo surrounding the protection of cows is not limited to Indian shores.

The Sense Of An  Ending

With the Modi government sanctioning air strikes, the battle against Maoists has entered a decisive phase. As security forces make inroads into the red bastion of Dandakaranya, the ultras are abandoning their guerrilla tactics in a bid to defend themselves. There are also allegations of serious human rights violations. THE WEEK reports from the war zone.

Block and Bleed

Manipur government announces the creation of seven new districts, casting a shadow on the ambitious Naga peace accord.

Vidya Balan On Being Called A 'Female Hero'

Vidya Balan doesn’t take the ‘female hero’ tag too seriously. For her, the story is what matters.

Combative Commerce

Combative Commerce