In this issue

THE WEEK brings you a ground report on how the hugely influential Swaminarayan sect and the generosity of the UAE helped build the BAPS Hindu Mandir.

Also read about a Bengaluru scientist's incredible journeys, and the Ultimate Restaurant Ratings, helmed by author and award-winning journalist Vir Sanghvi.

These and much more in the latest issue now on stands.

A Rao deal and a Ratna

This columnist had warned the Congress way back in 2018 that the BJP would hijack P.V. Narasimha Rao. They have, with a posthumous Bharat Ratna.

2 mins

OM IN THE EMIRATES

HOW THE HUGELY INFLUENTIAL SWAMINARAYAN SECT AND THE GENEROSITY OF THE UAE HELPED BUILD THE BAPS HINDU MANDIR

8 mins

HAVEN OF HARMONY

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, is a story of hearts and minds

2 mins

GENEROSITY OF UAE RULERS IS A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD

Brahmavihari Swami, who is in-charge of international relations of BAPS, is a motivational speaker and champion of humanitarian causes. He grew up in the UK and became a monk in 1981.

5 mins

THE FELLOWSHIP OF GREATNESS

The unique association of Pramukh Swamiji and Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam signalled the beginning of the new age of spirituality

4 mins

'U & I' ON A HIGH

Bilateral partnership between the UAE and India has grown since Modi became prime minister

4 mins

PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AT THE CORE OF THE UAE'S VALUES

INTERVIEW AHMED BIN ALI AL SAYEGH minister of state, UAE

4 mins

TIES THAT BIND

India-UAE relationship is witnessing a sharp upward trajectory, driven by the strong bond between the leaders and the people of the two countries

4 mins

THE UAE CONNECT

Indian expats make up 30 per cent of the country's population. For many Indians, the UAE is like a second home. A few of them open up to THE WEEK on their connect with the UAE.

3 mins

In the cross hairs

A series of violent crimes has the opposition gunning for the government. It alleges that Maharashtra is in the grip of a politician-gangster nexus

4 mins

Disruptive Captain

Despite a decent performance in the polls, Imran Khan adopts a rigid stance, putting more pressure on the Pakistani political system

4 mins

Mission millet

ITC hit the ground running when the government's millets initiative took off

4 mins

A meeting of minds

MILAN, a biennial congregation of world navies, complements India's maritime vision

2 mins

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

The adventures of an intrepid space scientist who wanted to experience all that he had learnt

8 mins

Stardust on my spaghetti

The Ultimate Restaurant Ratings - which might be India's answer to Michelin - is an idea whose time has come

9 mins

Sisters without misters

Not too many years ago, when one of my girlfriends and I were both gloriously unemployed, we found an unusual and yet fulfilling activity to keep ourselves busy. We would go for the 11am show at the cinemas, and watch anything that was on offer.

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