Court as people's guardian

Supreme Court and High Courts must take the lead in protecting rights of citizens, writes Justice Deepak Gupta

LOCAL CALL

India’s 5G plans rely heavily on indigenous technology

Future frozen

Several single and married Gujaratis are now opting for cryopreservation of sperm and eggs

HAVANA MUZZLE

Artist Tania Bruguera, who awaits trial for being part of anti-government demonstrations, shares the fears of an average Cuban

VIRAL PLEASURE

Indians scoured the internet for porn during the pandemic, triggering a spike in the number of desi adult content creators. But along came controversies and concerns about exploitation, lack of regulation and addiction

I love horror, Harry Potter and Hunger Games

Those struggling to overcome failures have much to learn from Aditi Ashok. The 23-year-old Bengalurean who came fourth in women's golf at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 believes it always helps to look on the bright side, instead of dwelling on one’s failures. In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, Ashok talks about her life and loves outside golf, from home food to Harry Potter. Excerpts:

Institutions supposed to uphold constitutional rights have been Talibanised

MEHBOOBA MUFTI, Peoples Democratic Party president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, has emerged as the strongest voice against the revocation of Article 370. She has vowed not to contest assembly polls until Jammu and Kashmir’s special status is restored.

Mystery deepens

The developments in the controversial Kodanad estate case have opposition leader Palaniswami rattled

I DON'T EXPECT TO SEE EQUALITY IN MY TIME

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICHAEL HOLDING West Indies legend

QUIET CHANGE

There is a visible change in the way the Supreme Court is deciding on cases; it is now asking tough questions of the government. All this is being attributed to Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana

Treacherous web

A spike in the creation and circulation of child porn calls for better surveillance and stronger law enforcement

Stand With Afghan People

Last word

How The Intense War Played Out Before The Sudden Fall Of Kabul

Kabul capitulated on August 15, after weeks of anarchy loosed upon surrounding cities by the Taliban. President Ghani fled the country, giving up a fight that he would have lost anyway. There was no bloodshed, no body hung on a pole. But then, the final days leading to the Taliban’s nightmarish second coming to Kabul were drenched in a tide of blood, violence and chaos. THE WEEK captures the apocalyptic action as it unfolded, revealing how things fell apart and a country caved in

48th In Olympics. Why?

Mani-festo

More debate, not lawyers

POWER POINT

Almost mainstream

Samsung’s new folding phones are more durable and more refined than their predecessors

Strains of chocolate

The story behind what could be the world’s first playable chocolate flute

It is important to identify Rohingyas and send them back

AFTER FOUR AND a half years of trials and tribulations, N. Biren Singh seems to have emerged confident and assertive. The Manipur chief minister, who has been leading a coalition government, wants a majority for the BJP on its own in the next elections, and he is confident that the people of Manipur would grant his wish.

GLOWING IDEA

Collar Up aims to reduce road accidents involving stray dogs

Fans worse than foes

PMO BEAT

THE EDGE OF NOWHERE

Sunjeev Sahota channels his immigrant past and the pain of unbelonging into the Booker Prize long-listed China Room

A beautiful mind

In Home in the World, Amartya Sen, a dear friend and contemporary, has achieved the impossible. We are with him in Shantiniketan, savouring its unique ambience. Tagore is there, and encourages our brave Amartya to improve his competence in Sanskrit. At another time he is cycling from Shantiniketan to old farm sheds and warehouses in neighbouring villages, transporting a weighing machine to weigh boys and girls up to the age of five, to collect data related to the Bengal famine of 1943. We then follow Amartya at the age of 19, sailing to the UK, filled with wonderment at the endless ocean he sees around him. Then the great leap forward as he explores, debates and redefines the various elements that makeup economics—ethics, politics, statistics.

Kakori's Blood Brothers

The men behind the Kakori train action of 1925 embodied the most sterling attributes of nationalism—fearlessness, discipline and communal harmony

Revolt That Lit The Fire Of Freedom

They defied the begum and the British to establish a parallel government, only to be brutally killed. But the sacrifice of the 356 rebel sepoys of the Bhopal contingent remains all but forgotten

Monsoon spring

Rahul Gandhi’s newfound proactiveness gets his party elated but mixed responses from other opposition parties

WAITING FOR REVOLUTION

Supporters of the Naxalbari movement believe hat a new left is coming up in India and its idea is to save democracy and the working class

Turf masters

THE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS OF THE PLAYERS HELPED INDIA REALISE THE DREAM OF AN OLYMPIC MEDAL IN HOCKEY AFTER 41 YEARS

THE LAYERS OF HISTORY

THE WEEK discovers voices from places that shaped the Indian polity since independence

INDIA, THE UPRISING

India’s path to free dom was not entirely nonviolent.There were violent outbursts against the British across the country. And, many of them were led not by kings or rulers, but by ordinary people

Tiger's share

The turmoil in China’s financial markets could be India’s big opportunity