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In this issue

COVER STORY

Business education has entered a phase of deep reflection. The modern b-school is a laboratory for leadership, where students design new systems. They learn to grow impact, not just profits

CURRENT EVENTS
Resurgence of radicalisation and a series of systemic failures seem to have led to the Delhi blast; the way forward involves the government, families and the community

UNTOLD STORIES
For nearly 90 years, Vincent Parker Funeral Directors has been helping families bid farewell to deceased kin, many of whom were VVIPs

HEALTH
Free HEALTH SUMMIT SPECIAL supplement

Heart Attacks in the Young A Closer Look at Why Bypass Surgery is Saving More Lives

Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide and continues to pose a major global health challenge. Particularly alarming is the rising incidence of CAD in younger individuals.

2 mins

Why Students Feel They Belong at Manav Rachna University's School of Business

When Soumya Jha first walked into the School of Business at Manav Rachna University (MRU), she wasn't looking for just another MBA. She wanted clarity. She wanted community. And she wanted an education that didn’t treat her like a file number, but like a young professional with dreams bigger than a CV line.

5 mins

Is it Milton's law, m'lords?

John Milton seems to have foreseen four centuries ago how our lawmakers and law judges would behave. He gave us the word 'pandemonium,' which we have been using freely for describing disorder in Parliament. Now with its answer to a presidential reference last week, the Supreme Court has shown us what the blind poet meant by 'confusion worse confounded.

2 mins

How GMAT Opens Doors to Graduate Business Education

When applying to most business schools, candidates face a strategic decision: which test to take. Since its launch in 1954, the GMAT exam has been the gold standard in graduate business education admission.

4 mins

The frontal lobe

The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that makes us human. It is the seat of reason, planning, judgment, impulse control, and the quiet voice that stops us from doing the foolish things we very much want to do. It is, in essence, the brain's civilising department—the one that tells you not to send that angry text, not to eat the fourth gulab jamun (or, in my case, the tenth), and not to tell your boss what you really think of him.

3 mins

Between love and law

Legal scholars say India keeping the age of consent at 18 shows moral paternalism rather than evidence-based policy as the Supreme Court takes up the issue

5 mins

MDP and Continuing Education

The Key to Professional Growth

3 mins

Who's the boss?

Tensions between the Trinamool and Governor C.V. Ananda Bose escalate as assembly polls draw near

4 mins

We are negating what Delhi has been doing

A WEEK AFTER the special intensive revision (SIR) was rolled out in Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK took to the streets in protest.

4 mins

Seeds of terror

Resurgence of radicalisation and a series of systemic failures seem to have led to the Delhi blast; the way forward includes not just government measures, but also involvement of families and the community

7 mins

The coffin makers

For nearly 90 years, Vincent Parker Funeral Directors has been helping families bid farewell to deceased kin, many of whom were VVIPs

5 mins

Decoding GST overhaul

At the recent GST outreach event organised by THE WEEK in Chennai, tax officials engaged with traders, business owners and students

2 mins

Business Schools Carving New Pathways of Excellence

The Indian business education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing market dynamics, and evolving industry requirements. To stay relevant, Indian B-schools are embracing innovation, incorporating cutting-edge technologies, and redefining their curricula to meet the demands of a rapidly changing business environment.

2 mins

Where Managers Are Not Just Trained They Are Re-Engineered for the Future

In an era defined by automation, data, entrepreneurship, and accelerating global uncertainties, one question looms large: Are management institutions preparing graduates for yesterday's challenges—or tomorrow's realities? At the Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management (AKGIM), Ghaziabad, the answer is radically different.

2 mins

Innovating Minds: Building Future-Ready Managers through Experiential Learning

The landscape of management education is transforming faster than ever.

1 mins

Jagran Lakecity University: Where Vision Meets Purpose, and Students Find Their Story

The story of Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) starts long before its campus came to life. In 1997, the Jagran Social Welfare Society (JSWS), led by Shri Hari Mohan Gupta and inspired by the ideals of Late Shri Guru Dev Gupta, began its journey with a simple but powerful belief: quality education must be accessible to every learner, without distinction or privilege.

1 mins

"WE ARE LIVING IN A WORLD WHERE PEACE IS NO LONGER A PAUSE BETWEEN WARS - IT IS A CONTESTED SPACE."

With this striking assessment, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army, delivered a hard-hitting address at the 27th Convocation of New Delhi Institute of Management.

1 mins

The Trade War and Its Impact on India

The United States has revised its tariffs on imports from all countries, including India.

2 mins

IIHMR Delhi: Carrying Forward a Legacy of Pioneering Healthcare Management Through Its Post Graduate Programme

For over 41 years, the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR Delhi) has stood at the forefront of transforming India's healthcare landscape.

1 mins

Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur

The Faculty of Management Studies - Institute of Rural Management (FMS-IRM), Jaipur, has been synonymous with excellence, innovation, and integrity.

1 mins

Noida International University: A Premier Destination for Skilling Students and Shaping Global Careers

Noida International University (NIU), located on the green and expansive Yamuna Expressway campus in Greater Noida, is recognized for its academic excellence, innovation-driven ecosystem, and 360 degree holistic student development.

1 mins

Doon Public School: 48 Years of Excellence in Education

Celebrating 48 glorious years of service to the nation, Doon Public School has established itself as a premier co-educational, CBSE-affiliated Senior Secondary School.

1 mins

XISS @ 70: Where Learning Inspires, Transformation Happens & Growth is Endless

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, enters its Platinum Jubilee year, celebrating 70 years of shaping ethical, competent, and socially conscious management professionals.

1 mins

SHRI RAM MURTI SMARAK INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (SRMS IBS): A CAMPUS DESIGNED FOR LEARNING, LIVING & LEADING

Under the esteemed Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust, known for quality education and value-driven growth, SRMS International Business School (SRMS IBS), Unnao, stands as a leading institution with strong academics, real industry exposure and an enabling campus environment, nurturing future-ready, confident and capable professionals.

1 mins

Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka, New Delhi

Trinity Institute of Professional Studies (TIPS) Dwarka established in 2001 is A+ Ranked Institution Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and approved by Bar Council of India.

1 mins

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS - VIVEKANANDA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY B-SCHOOL

At the Faculty of Management, Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, this timeless philosophy forms the cornerstone of management education.

1 mins

CGC University, Mohali: WHERE VISION BECOMES LEGACY AND EDUCATION BECOMES EVOLUTION

In the vibrant educational landscape of Punjab, CGC University, Mohali stands as a dynamic institution that has redefined what modern higher education can and should be.

1 mins

NEW WORLD, CHALLENGES

In the transition from control to creativity, from profit to purpose, management education has become a mirror of the human condition-constantly evolving, questioning and striving to make sense of a world in motion

3 mins

B-schools shape individuals who can navigate complexity and drive meaningful change

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS

3 mins

The manager's role won't disappear; it will evolve

WHEN I JOINED IIM Bangalore in 1980, management education in India was still fairly new. Resources were limited compared to what's available now, but our desire to learn was limitless.

2 mins

Bootstrap as long as possible. It teaches fiscal discipline

MANAGEMENT education has transformed dramatically since I graduated.

2 mins

What separates leaders is how they process challenges

AFTER OVER THREE decades in the industry, I have come to see disruption not as isolated events but as a continuous recalibration of what is possible. Each wave of change has expanded the aperture for those willing to rethink fundamentals, while exposing the fragility of assumptions for those who weren't.

2 mins

Resilience is about anticipating market turbulence

AS A NEWLY minted MBA, my head buzzing with models and theories and ready to conquer the corporate world, I landed a fantastic role at HCL Technologies as an assistant product manager for a new US tech product. I was thrilled; this was the real-world application I had been preparing for. We hit the ground running and with every meeting, our launch strategy became sharper. After a successful review with the vice president, we faced our final hurdle: pricing.

1 mins

There's no hard skill you suddenly apply to different scenarios

ONE OF THE biggest challenges I've seen in management education is keeping the classroom relevant to what's really happening outside.

2 mins

UP AND RUNNING

India's young IIMs are steadily carving out their own path

3 mins

Automation in tactical decision-making is round the corner

In the medium term, organisations would explore continuous engagement with the customers and continuous value addition.

1 mins

GIBS Business School, Bengaluru: Shaping Future Leaders with Purpose, Innovation, & Global Vision

As business landscapes continue to change, so too must the approach to business management education.

2 mins

Learn to serve

Mayo College, Ajmer—150 years old

4 mins

The culinary act

What's on the menu? Food, drinks... and a whole lot of drama

4 mins

AQI: 500 and counting!

But it’s a nonissue!” complained Binnoo, who is the self-appointed supervisor of our Friday discussion group. “Please don’t make a joke of our FourEss—the Samosas & Serious Study Set.”

3 mins

India deserves a better opposition

For a decade now, a familiar refrain has echoed across seminars, television studios, universities, and social gatherings “India needs, and deserves, a strong opposition”.

2 mins

BLUEPRINT FOR A HEALTHY INDIA

Excerpts from the keynote address by Anupriya Patel, Union minister of state for health & family welfare and chemicals & fertilisers

4 mins

GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST

A breast cancer vaccine in itself is a big deal. But Cleveland Clinic has gone one step forward to take on triple-negative breast cancers, which are notoriously difficult to treat.

6 mins

India is significantly behind global standards in medical research

Dr Sapna Nangia, director, head, neck and breast, and senior consultant, radiation oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre

1 mins

YOUR MIND, YOUR BODY ARE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A DEVELOPED NATION

Health is wealth, they say. Lok Sabha MP Bansuri Swaraj concurs, as did her mother, Sushma Swaraj, who was the health minister under prime minister A.B. Vajpayee. “She was the one who knew that to have a Samriddha Bharat (prosperous India), we need to have a Swastha Bharat (healthy India),” Bansuri Swaraj told Senior Assistant Editor Pratul Sharma. In a freewheeling chat, she shared her dream for the health of India. Excerpts:

4 mins

OBESITY IS THE MOTHER OF ALL DISEASES

Ozempic has become a buzzword these days. But if Vikrant Shrotriya, managing director, Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd, had his way, obesity would get all the attention, medical or otherwise. In an engaging conversation with THE WEEK's Chief Associate Editor and Director Riyad Mathew, Shrotriya talks about the need to tackle obesity and how GLP-1 drugs can be a game-changer. Excerpts:

4 mins

IT'S ALL CONNECTED

India needs a cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) model to deal with its non-communicable disease burden

4 mins

THE NCD CHALLENGE

A multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle the rise in cases

6 mins

I NEED PEAK MENTAL FITNESS TO CREATE GOOD STORIES

Celebrated writer Chetan Bhagat offered his perspective on the significance of mental robustness. Excerpts:

4 mins

SOME DOCTORS MADE MY DREAMS SEEM SMALL; OTHERS CHANGED MY LIFE

SYAM KUMAR S.S., from Kulathummal village in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, is recognised by the International Book of Records as the youngest person in the world to achieve two major feats with a prosthetic leg: completing a solo skydive from an altitude of 13,000 feet and becoming a certified paragliding pilot.

4 mins

COMMON SENSE OVER FADS

Instead of relying on superfoods and crash diets, Indians would be better off listening to their grandmothers and eating sensibly

4 mins

BETTER THAN CURE

Even as they discussed the future of medicine and tools like AI, panellists stressed the importance of preventive care

3 mins

HEALING THE HEALERS

Though much is said about the mental health of care providers, the question remains-how seriously do we take it? How can health care workers deal with stress?

2 mins

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THE WEEK India Magazine Description:

Publisher: Malayala-Manorama

Category: News

Language: English

Frequency: Weekly

THE WEEK is an Indian English-language news magazine published by The Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. It was founded in 1982 and is the largest circulated English news magazine in India.

THE WEEK covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, society, and culture. The magazine is known for its in-depth reporting and its balanced coverage of the news.

THE WEEK has won numerous awards, including the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and the National Magazine Award for General Excellence.

Here are some of the features of THE WEEK India Magazine:

* In-depth reporting: THE WEEK's reporters go the extra mile to bring you the latest news and analysis.

* Balanced coverage: THE WEEK's editors strive to present all sides of the story.

* Compelling storytelling: THE WEEK's writers tell stories that will stay with you long after you've finished reading them.

* Thought-provoking opinion: THE WEEK's columnists challenge you to think about the world in new ways.

* Engaging visuals: THE WEEK's photography and design make the magazine visually appealing.

THE WEEK is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian politics, business, and society.