In this issue

THE WEEK explores how the gangster-terrorist nexus is luring the youth in Punjab.



Also read, exclusive reports from Ukraine, why the memorial for M. Karunanidhi is causing a row, and how actor-singer Shruti Haasan is straddling cinema and music.



Free HEALTH supplement, too, with the latest issue now on stands.

Caesar's wife in Raj Bhavans

Judges, like Caesar’s wife, should be above suspicion, said Lord Bowen in 1889. Indeed m’lord; most of our judges are.

2 mins

Long walk to Raipur

When the Bharat Jodo Yatra climaxed at Lal Chowk, Srinagar, with Rahul Gandhi raising the national flag at this historic spot, I remarked to some newspersons who had gathered around me that this was the “inflexion point” at which a moral crusade would turn into a political campaign.

2 mins

Pen dent

Proposed offshore memorial for M. Karunanidhi draws ire of environmentalists and opposition parties

4 mins

Winds of change

The Global Investors Summit was a crucial step in Uttar Pradesh's desire to become an economic powerhouse

5 mins

GUN, POWDER!

Punjab’s youth are being used as foot soldiers by an expanding nexus of gangsters, terrorists and drug dealers

10+ mins

Ukraine - Surreal And Splendid In The Time Of War

India can feel proud of the strategic autonomy and diplomatic heft it displayed in dealing with the Ukrainian crisis

5 mins

THE UKRAINIAN SATYAGRAHA

Ukrainians fight to expose the brutal, expansionist, genocidal intent of Russia. They are like a virtuoso orchestra—doctors, teachers, drivers, cleaners, sellers and traders—all citizens resiliently catching every note and working together to take their country back

5 mins

I MISS MY BORING OLD LIFE

For me, being a war photographer is no longer an adventure, but a regular job. It has been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and there is now a sort of fatigue compared with the fervour we felt at the beginning of the war.

3 mins

HUSTLE NO HASSLE

Wild Wild Women on their struggle to break into India’s male-dominated hip-hop scene

4 mins

SONGS AND CELLULOID

Shruti Haasan straddles cinema and music, and is in demand internationally, too

4 mins

FEASTS AND FASTS

Shobhaa De’s new book crackles with her infectious zeal for life

3 mins

The unworn Koh-i-noor

Our beloved ice-cube, the Koh-i-noor, is back in public conversation this week, this time across the world. The Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Mary’s Crown—which Queen Consort Camilla would be wearing on the coronation of King Charles III on May 6—is being reset with Queen Elizabeth’s other personal jewels, instead of the mega diamond.

2 mins

SIX LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT CAN SLOW MEMORY DECLINE

ADHERING TO SIX healthy lifestyle factors, especially a healthy diet, is associated with a slower rate of memory decline and risk of dementia.

1 min

PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS CAN INCREASE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK

MAJOR PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS, such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm birth, can put women at risk for future cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack, according to two studies.

1 min

SINGLE DOSE OF A COMMON ANTIBIOTIC PREVENTS MATERNAL SEPSIS

PREGNANCY-RELATED INFECTIONS account for about 10 per cent of maternal deaths worldwide. Sepsis, a life-threatening complication of infections, is a major cause of maternal and newborn deaths, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

1 min

COULD YOGURT BE THE ANSWER FOR BAD BREATH?

ACCORDING TO A STUDY published in the journal BMJ Open, eating fermented foods like yogurt could reduce bad breath.

1 min

UV NAIL POLISH DRYERS AND CANCER RISK

MANICURES WITH GEL nail polish are popular because they tend to last longer. But are they safe?

1 min

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIETS IMPROVE FERTILITY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIETS such as the Mediterranean diet are known for their health benefits. A new study published in the journal Nutrition suggests that it may also improve fertility and boost chances of couples trying to conceive.

1 min

Play and learn

Video games are considered an effective medium for training professionals, especially those working in fields that require high precision, quick reflexes and great hand-eye coordination.

2 mins

Regular exercise should be a part of a child's daily routine

INTERVIEW \ DR SHELBY KUTTY, endowed professor, Johns Hopkins University

6 mins

And quiet flows their misery

The Union budget has put greater focus on sickle cell anaemia, and has given hope to the tribals of Madhya Pradesh, the most affected

8 mins

GROW OLD ALONG WITH ME! THE BEST IS YET TO BE

Meet couples who decided to find love and companionship in their later years, defying social prejudices

10+ mins

Read all stories from THE WEEK India

THE WEEK India Magazine Description:

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.