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In this issue

EXCLUSIVE I N T E R V I E W: HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH ON BUILDING INDIA’S CYBER CRIME SHIELD
In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, Union Home Minister Amit Shah acknowledged the transnational nature of cyber crimes. He noted that criminals and hostile nations are increasingly exploring cyber space to defraud citizens, steal intellectual property, compromise networks, and endanger critical infrastructure. Despite the growing challenges, Shah remains confident
INDIA-PAK TENSIONS: “The US will continue to pursue limited cooperation with Pakistan, but its equities with India run so much deeper.” Michael Kugelman, expert on US relations with India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
UNTOLD STORIES: Recovery of centuries-old artefact near Fort Kochi has given clues of an erstwhile Portuguese church and possible link to a missing precolonial Buddha statue
@LEISURE: The Studio is Apple’s sharpest product yet—a beautiful, biting satire that shows how Silicon Valley is rewriting Hollywood
THE HEALTH: WHEN MEN GET BREAST CANCER
Many know of male breast cancer but rarely understand it. Though its prevalence is much lower than in women, it is on a gradual rise in India. Yet, there is silence

Amit Majithia

A MIND FOR BUSINESS, A HEART FOR CRICKET

2 mins

Adultery, military and a little poetry

Admiral Ben Key, married and father of three, had fun with a subordinate. Key isn't gay; the subordinate is a woman.

2 mins

A hero of all times

The pages of history are often inked with tales of valour and conquest.

2 mins

MODI REGIME AN UNDECLARED “EMERGENCY"

The M.K. Stalin-led DMK government recently entered its fifth year in office.

5 mins

WE ARE SETTING UP AN INTEGRATED CYBER SHIELD FOR INDIA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his political journey at the age of 13, when he took part in the 1977 general election campaign by putting up posters for Maniben Patel, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh candidate and daughter of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

10+ mins

DIGITAL FORTRESS

The Union home ministry has launched an ambitious drive to protect Indians from the rising tide of global cyber scams. THE WEEK takes a deep dive into India’s evolving cyber defence strategy, and how the Amit Shah-led ministry is reshaping the nation’s fight against cyber crime

10+ mins

WHAT TRUMP SAID DOES NOT REFLECT US POLICY

The Donald Trump administration is drawing close scrutiny against the backdrop of the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

4 mins

HOUSE CALL

Engaging parliamentarians in diplomacy should be a continuous and concurrent exercise

2 mins

INDIA'S TWO-FRONT DILEMMA

China's substantial support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, through intelligence, military aid and diplomatic safeguards, adds to India's strategic concerns

3 mins

Full-court press

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai's commitment to social justice, and his judicial restraint, offer opportunities for a meaningful legacy. But he only has six months to do so

4 mins

Women should not be NPCs

My children started using the term 'NPC' a few years ago. It originates from video games, and stands for 'non-playable-character,' which means that when the game offers you a choice of characters whose identity you can assume in order to play the game, NPCs are not on the list.

2 mins

Bharat Dynamics Limited EXPANDING HORIZONS

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a premier government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, was established in 1970 in Hyderabad, India, to be the manufacturing base for guided missile systems and allied equipment for the Indian Armed Forces.

2 mins

Brands' equity

Reliance’s retail play is supercharged by the labels it owns and has partnered with

6 mins

Donald Trump's 'Audacity'

The most powerful man in the world is also among the least original. President Donald Trump projects himself as a business genius, a brilliant billionaire and nifty negotiator.

2 mins

Enter the Boss

New German chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to thwart Donald Trump from diminishing Europe into a sideshow

7 mins

Looking for church, finding Buddha

Recovery of centuries-old artefact near Fort Kochi has given clues of an erstwhile Portuguese church and possible links to a missing pre-colonial Buddha statue

7 mins

21ST CENTURY FOLKS

The Studio is Apple's sharpest product yet—a beautiful, biting satire that shows how Silicon Valley is rewriting Hollywood

4 mins

Realms of reverie

The many worlds of Gulammohammed Sheikh

4 mins

A true-to-Zacharia fable

Paul Zacharia creates yet another upended world in his novel

3 mins

Rajasthan is not only about Jaipur and palaces

Diya Kumari, deputy chief minister and tourism minister, Rajasthan

2 mins

Saving or investing?

THE WEEK-Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC seminar focused on the need to stay invested in volatile times

2 mins

Help Kashmir bounce back

After decades of turbulence, the people of Kashmir were beginning to find their footing amid peace, slowly gaining a stake in stability and its rewards.

3 mins

DAD'S DEPRESSION LINKED TO BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS IN KIDS

Children whose fathers have depression that is undiagnosed or unaddressed are more likely to exhibit social and behavioural problems.

9 mins

Empirical faith

While the Catholic Church was a patron of learning, its relationship with science was complex and at times adversarial.

2 mins

Mind the pressure

Hypertension is a long-term condition that can be managed with continuous attention

10+ mins

In many cases, CAR T-cell therapy is a "one-and-done" treatment

Dr Sattva S. Neelapu is a leading global expert in advanced cancer treatment methods like CAR T-cell therapy, which is transforming cancer care.

5 mins

WHEN MAN GOES MUM

Many know of male breast cancer but rarely understand it. Though its prevalence is much lower than in women, it is on a gradual rise in India. Yet, there is silence

9 mins

WHY PHYSIOLOGY MATTERS

Cancer is an abnormal proliferation of cells.

1 mins

The real impact of pollution

The rising intensity of air pollution is wreak-ing havoc on our health.

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.