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In this issue

How IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission will strengthen India

This year marks 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station, orbiting about 400km above earth. And in this silver jubilee year, India is excited about sending Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force to this shared home above the skies

BANGLADESH: The future of Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, will hinge on how effectively it navigates both internal and external pressures

UNTOLD STORIES: Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir have carved out a unique space for themselves by blending two rich cultures, even as they grapple economic hardship

SPORTS: Shubman Gill’s captaincy is linked to legacy, and the English summer offers him a chance to lay a lasting foundation

@LEISURE: “I don’t carry a cane and tell actors that they have to come here, or I will beat them. It is the passion that drives you.” —Mani Ratnam, filmmaker

Green, red or saffron? A tricolour confusion

Kerala planted more trees this green day than had been planned. No harm. The more the merrier, the greener, and the shadier. No pun intended.

2 mins

UP ABOVE THE WORLD SO HIGH

THIS YEAR MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONTINUOUS HUMAN PRESENCE ABOARD THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, ORBITING ABOUT 400KM ABOVE EARTH. AND IN THIS SILVER JUBILEE YEAR, INDIA IS EXCITED ABOUT SENDING GROUP CAPTAIN SHUBHANSHU SHUKLA OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE TO THIS SHARED HOME ABOVE THE SKIES

10+ mins

SKY ISN'T THE LIMIT

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission will be a stepping stone for developing indigenous human spaceflight capabilities through the Gaganyaan programme, establishing India as a hub for commercial space activities. It will also help understand life in microgravity, revolutionising fields ranging from agriculture to medicine

6 mins

WE ARE DEMOCRATISING ACCESS TO THE ISS

BORN IN SPAIN and raised in the US, Michael Lopez-Alegria is one of NASA's most accomplished astronauts. A veteran of six space missions, he holds NASA records for the most spacewalks (10) and the longest cumulative EVA (extravehicular activity) time (67 hours, 40 minutes).

3 mins

AXIOM MISSION 4 VEHICLES

The rocket: SpaceX Falcon 9

2 mins

SOARING STAR

How Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the face of India's return to space

6 mins

Banker’s gamble

Bangladesh’s political future will depend on how well Muhammad Yunus and the interim regime he heads brave the dissent at home and pressures from abroad

7 mins

We are not another Pakistan

INTERVIEW - MAHFUJ ALAM adviser to the ministry of information and broadcasting, Bangladesh

4 mins

LESSONS FROM SINDOOR

While India's military actions on May 7 and 10 were successful, it is vital to assess strategic and tactical lessons and shortcomings

4 mins

LICENCE TO GILL

Shubman Gill's captaincy is linked to legacy, and the English summer offers him a chance to lay a lasting foundation

6 mins

BRIDGING THE GAP

SPECIALISED INVESTMENT FUNDS OFFER SOMETHING MORE THAN PLAIN MUTUAL FUNDS

4 mins

CHARGING AHEAD

THE DREAM RUN OF DEFENCE STOCKS IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE FOR A WHILE

2 mins

SILENT KILLER

Seventy-two countries have banned asbestos, a known carcinogen. India is not one of them

4 mins

Asbestos ban is a health imperative, not just a moral issue

Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state (independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship, and minister of state for education, has been at the forefront of the fight against the use of asbestos. He says that a complete phasing out will require cooperation between multiple ministries but a start has to be made somewhere. Excerpts from an interview:

5 mins

Cultural weave

Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir carved out a space for themselves by blending two rich cultures, all while dealing with statelessness and economic hardship

6 mins

The eighth nerve

Nothing is coming,” Aaftab said in broken English, tapping on his ear and shaking his hand to denote his loss of hearing. Fluent only in Arabic, he had travelled from Oman because he had been told that his tumour was too big and in a precarious location, and that there was a significant risk to life.

3 mins

I find it difficult to revisit my work

Tucked away on a narrow lane behind Chennai’s upscale Greenways Road, the Madras Talkies office exudes the same aesthetic and visual artistry as Mani Ratnam’s films. Journalists, TV crews and assistant directors crowd the front office, eager to catch a glimpse of the director a day before the release of Thug Life. The office, flooded with natural light, feels as vibrant as his work. Young staff, fashionably dressed and reminiscent of his movie characters, discuss their mentor, “Mani Sir”.

7 mins

THE CRAFT OF CALM

Anavila Misra on her new collection, a launch into home textiles and why living in a bubble has many merits

4 mins

Wheelchairs and miracles

They are sending that Tharoor fellow for the phoren bijit. Surely you know as many big words as he does, no?” asked Misser Ji, my neighbour.

3 mins

Sindoor and India's new normal

Leading one of the seven outreach groups which travelled to 33 countries to communicate India's new normal on Pakistan-backed terrorism was an eye-opening experience. I have had the honour of leading many such delegations in the past, but this one stood out.

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.