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In this issue

RESHAPING INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

US President Donald Trump’s cold, deal-based line of action pokes India, gives the kiss of life to Pakistan and whips the Middle East up. India, like many other countries, is still trying to make sense of an erratic POTUS. How does India play its cards smartly when Trump is on the loose? Will New Delhi have to recalibrate its foreign policy options?

UNTOLD STORIES: A new book reveals how Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s subtle manipulations drove a wedge between Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his closest ally—setting the stage for tragedy in newly independent Bangladesh

POLITICS: The bypoll results reveal how shifting margins and fluid alliances can tilt the political centre of gravity

@LEISURE: All about micro-dramas, designed for a distracted, dopamine-hungry generation

Don't grudge Munir his lunch

Was it a free lunch that Field Marshal Asim Munir got from Donald Trump? We in India would like to believe so. Let's admit it—we're a spot peeved that a guy who lost a four-day drone-and-missile war to us got into the reckoning of the world’s most powerful man, so much so as to get a lunch coupon.

2 mins

The ninth nerve

I have sharp shooting pain in my throat when I swallow,\" Freny aunty told me as she came in with her daughter. “It is like a fish bone stuck in my throat for over a year now!” She was in her early 80s and wore a nice floral dress, quintessential of one worn by Parsi ladies of yesteryear as a tribute to the queen of England. She had the perfect amount of lipstick and makeup to pass off as 'propah'.

2 mins

The first fracture

A new book explores how Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's quiet manipulations turned Sheikh Mujibur Rahman against his closest ally—setting the stage for tragedy in a newly liberated Bangladesh

$The first fracture2$

9 mins

STUMPED BY TRUMP

India, like many other countries, is still trying to make sense of the mercurial US president. But the ongoing geopolitical upheavals indicate that New Delhi might have to recalibrate its foreign policy options after a decade of pronounced pro-US shift

6 mins

Ruthless realism

Donald Trump does not see India as being in the same league as China, Russia or other ‘near coequals’

2 mins

INDIA MUST AVOID SEEING THE WORLD THE THROUGH LENS OF THE US PRESIDENT

A transactional and unpredictable United States has put India's foreign policy to the test at a time when regional peace and stability have become paramount for the country's progress.

8 mins

Marriage of convenience

Periodic highs and lows in Pak-US relations prove that the ties are rooted in pragmatism, not partnership

2 mins

Reset mode

Munir's Washington trip could be a signal that Pakistan intends to balance its China ties by getting close to the US

2 mins

From conflict to calculations

The Iranian regime needs to adapt internally and diplomatically, but if regime change is overdue anywhere, it is in Israel

5 mins

War and pause

Ceasefire is only a tactical break within a broader civilisational confrontation between Iran and Israel rooted in two opposing views of global order, humanity, identity and power

3 mins

A house in disorder

Europe’s wavering positioning on Israel-Iran conflict has neither improved its standing with Israel, nor shored up its credibility with Iran

3 mins

Caught in the muddle

The dismantling of a dominant Shia actor like Iran could upset deterrence, embolden non-state actors and destabilise regions where fragile governance persists

2 mins

Why has medicine forgotten half the world?

Across India, between school runs, work calls, ageing parents, and festival planning, a woman realises she has not had her annual check-up in three years. She has counselled everyone she knows, to eat better, sleep more, walk daily, and, yet, her own health remains an afterthought, scribbled somewhere between grocery lists and meeting notes. It is a familiar irony. And, believe me, a costly one.

2 mins

Lessons for later

The latest round of byelections offers clues about the national mood and what parties must fix

4 mins

New equations

Nilambur was a preview of deeper currents reshaping Kerala's politics

2 mins

Centre's stage

Rahul Gandhi-led initiative hopes to turn around the Congress's fortunes in Gujarat

4 mins

(Pass)words fail me!

Have I ever told you that most of my problems arise because of the missus? Well, they do!

3 mins

A family like no other

Sanjoy K. Roy is one of the three swashbuckling musketeers behind ‘the greatest literature show on earth’—the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), now in its 19th edition. As one of the three pillars (along with Namita Gokhale and William Dalrymple), he helped launch JLF in 2006.

2 mins

LONG STORY SHORT

Welcome to the era of micro-dramas, designed for a distracted, dopamine-hungry generation

5 mins

LANGUAGE NO BAR

Indian translations are winning big awards, but it's a different story when it comes to sales

5 mins

You think in two languages when you translate

Banu Mushtaq's International Booker Prize-winning Heart Lamp is bold, impactful, and radical. Equally radical is the work of Deepa Bhasthi, who selected Mushtaq's 12 stories which comprise the book and translated them from Kannada to English, but with an accent.

3 mins

A golden run to a silver mile

This is a very special year for me. Like Sabyasachi and the India Fashion Week, I am also celebrating 25 years in the business. For two and a half decades, week after week, uninterrupted (except of course when I was on annual leave), I have been writing a fashion column.

2 mins

Food for thought, and big dreams

Earlier this month, I wrote my final letter to shareholders. Soon, I will be addressing my last annual general meeting. I feel overwhelmed with emotions—a sense of pride along with a feeling of nostalgia and immense gratitude—as I look back at almost a decade at the helm of Nestle India.

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.