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A Positive Opening
Imran Khan has made the right noises on Kashmir, but unless the army supports his policy, a breakthrough is unlikely
Dreaming Korea
K-pop fans in India have now started dreaming big, thanks to a major Korean song-and-dance competition
Anti-Incumbency Is A Myth
Anti-Incumbency Is A Myth
Meet The Happiness Hopefuls
Meet an eclectic bunch of believers who are convinced that their ideas are the ultimate one-way street to joy within
Open To Discussions With Coca-Cola And ITC For Stake Sale: S.V. Ranganath
S.V. Ranganath has a lot on his plate right now. While he is still in mourning after the death of dear friend V.G. Siddhartha, founder of the Cafe Coffee Day chain, he has been entrusted with the job of getting the company, which has been struggling with huge debt, out of trouble. Former Karnataka chief secretary and chairman of the Coffee Board, Ranganath joined the board of Coffee Day Enterprises Limited (CDEL), the holding company of the Cafe Coffee Day chain and some 40 other subsidiaries, when it went public in 2015. In an exclusive interview, he speaks about the future of the company and his priorities.
Smile Or Cry? My Beloved Country!
As India celebrates its 72nd birthday, THE WEEK takes a look at how far we have progressed as a nation, and the challenges that still need to be addressed
The Crisis In The NBFC Sector Is Adding To The Slowdown In The Economy
The crisis in the NBFC sector is crippling consumer finance and adding to the slowdown in the economy
Hindus May Soon Be A Minority In Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma was once the rising star of the Congress in Assam.
Maximum City, Maximum Hopes
Having put the Mumbai Congress in order, Milind Deora hopes the results will show
If Article 370 Goes, India-kashmir Relationship Becomes Just A Military One
NATIONAL CONFERENCE VICE president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah is touring Kashmir to shore up support for party candidates.
New Pastures
Amul has big plans, and they go beyond the dairy sector
Olympic Fight
Caste equations favour Poonia; Rathore rides on nationalism
The Man Who Bombed Lanka
More than a week after terror returned to Sri Lanka, the island nation is looking inwards at the growing radicalisation of muslim youth. An example is the small town of kattankudy on the eastern coast, which produced Zahran Hashim, the suspected mastermind of the easter blasts. The coastal town has, over the years, turned from peaceful sufism to extreme wahhabism
Religious Terrorists And Drug Cartels Are Targeting Us
More than two weeks have passed since Sri Lanka suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in its history.
I Worry About Our Family Back Home
ZAKIR NAIK IS extremely fond of his wife, Farhat. Strong, articulate and educated, Farhat is a few days older than her husband.
The Public Has Started Rejecting Dynastic Politics
In 2014, people showed faith in us.
Zakir Naik - On The Run In Malaysia; Wanted For Hate-Preaching, Money-Laundering
Supporters say he is a pious preacher who builds bridges between religions. The indian government says he is a fugitive, wanted in terror and money-laundering cases. Zakir Naik tells The Week how he became a man of contradictions
Automakers Are Struggling To Overcome The Sluggish Demand And Policy Changes
Automakers are struggling to overcome the sluggish demand and policy changes
Three Can Play That Game
Delhi has to choose between the BJP’s national appeal, the legacy of the 15-year Congress rule and the AAP’s local promises
Manish Malhotra On How He Has Stayed Relevant Over The Years
Costume designer Manish Malhotra on how he has stayed relevant over the years.
Amma of All Rumours
Speculation about Jayalalithaa’s health refuses to die. But, the AIADMK assures that all is fine with her, the party and the government.
Lock, Stock And No Smoking Barrel
There is no perceivable evidence of India’s covert operation across the LoC, precisely because it was what our special forces intended. THE WEEK brings you exclusive details about what happened before, during and after those crucial four hours when our men were out avenging Uri.
Who Is Dividing Mulayam & Son?
The bad blood in the Yadav family has the Samajwadi Party in a shambles.
On A Trilling Trail
A little birdie is causing quite a flutter in a village pond in Haryana.
Homegrown Trouble
Local suicide attackers come cheap, and with less hassle, for the terrorist groups
A Different Tune
Siri, what is 10 to the power of 544?” One moment, says Apple’s intelligent personal assistant, and dives headlong into a loop—1 followed by an impossibly long queue of 0s.
The Loot Will Continue
Most doctors who practise western medicine consider alternative streams of medicine either inferior or fake.
My Goal Is The Winter Olympics In Beijing
Aanchal Thakur of Burua in Himachal Pradesh has become the first Indian to win a medal in an international skiing event. The 21-year-old won the slalom bronze at the Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup, held at Erzurum in Turkey from January 6 to 9.
Now Wow - Beast On Wings
Grab the raging Urus by its steering wheel. The world’s fastest SUV is here
Breaking Bad
Review: McMafia Rating: 4.5/5