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In this issue

MAKING OF INDIA’S LARGEST AIRPORT

Excitement is in the air in Jewar in western Uttar Pradesh, where the Noida International Airport is shaping up. It is set to become Asia’s largest airport and among the busiest in the world. It will be a catalyst for economic and social transformation across the belt from Noida to Mathura and Agra, and beyond

BIHAR: With the vote theft campaign, Mahagathbandhan leaders believe they now have enough momentum to sustain their fight through the assembly elections and beyond

WORLD: The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, though deemed futile, triggered a meeting of European leaders and Ukraine’s president, signalling the beginning of a peace process

VICE PRESIDENT ELECTIONS: The contest between BJP leader C.P. Radhakrishnan and Justice B. Sudharshan Reddy may not alter the balance of power in Delhi, but its significance is symbolic and strategic

@LEISURE: Manu Joseph’s first nonfiction book—Why The Poor Don’t Kill Us—is a sharp and suave critique of Indian society

What does Putin want?

Don Trump chose the wrong spot to host Vladimir Putin—Alaska, a gold- and oil-rich land Russia had lost to the US 158 years ago. The sight of several Russian Orthodox churches—80 including a 230-year-old cathedral in Kodiak—if Putin saw them from the air, would only have steeled his resolve not to concede any more land to the west.

2 mins

The scalp

After having taken you on a journey through the cranial nerves, I am going to take you on a ride around the brain, doing a deep dive into the substance of it, and after that, we will run down the entire spine. Just like there are 12 cranial nerves, there are 33 vertebrae—so hold on tight.

3 mins

A long shot at peace

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska was deemed futile by many, yet it triggered a meeting of European leaders and Ukraine's president in Washington, signalling the beginning of a peace process

4 mins

Shared values, common future

Strengthening international security, ensuring food and energy security and safeguarding freedom of navigation fully align with India’s core interests. India will advance these goals if it uses its considerable influence on Moscow to stop the war

5 mins

Petition to power

By launching a signature campaign for statehood, Omar Abdullah takes a gamble—to convert public disillusionment into political leverage

3 mins

Stealing a march

With the “vote theft” campaign, Mahagathbandhan leaders believe they have enough momentum to sustain their fight through the assembly elections and beyond

4 mins

Election Commission cannot shield itself with rhetoric

THE ELECTION COMMISSION of India is meant to stand above politics, but today it increasingly finds itself in the middle of it.

3 mins

Southern showdown

The Radhakrishnan-Reddy contest will not alter the power balance in Delhi, but its significance is symbolic and strategic

3 mins

TERMINAL VELOCITY

A MEGA AIRPORT IN NOIDA IS SET TO TRANSFORM UTTAR PRADESH’S FORTUNES AND REDRAW INDIA’S AVIATION MAP

7 mins

Taj Mahal will become a day trip from anywhere in India

Access is very important for airports.

4 mins

Noida Airport will transform UP

A dedicated electronics manufacturing cluster is being established in Sector 10, spanning 206 acres, with an investment of ₹450 crore

3 mins

MUMBAI'S NEW GATEWAY

India's financial capital is ready for a twin-airport future

4 mins

RETAIL RUNWAY

Airports find business by becoming destinations

4 mins

Eyes on the skies

How the world is preparing to handle asteroid threats

4 mins

WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

GLOBAL MARKETS ARE OPENING UP TO INDIAN INVESTORS THROUGH GIFT CITY

4 mins

India will be favourites for the next five Olympiads

ON AUGUST 10, R. Praggnanandhaa left the teens to turn 20. Ten days prior, there was an early birthday gift— FIDE published its August ratings, and Praggnanandhaa was World No. 4, the highest-rated Indian ahead of World Champion Gukesh D. and Arjun Erigaisi.

4 mins

WE ENVISION GOA AS A MODEL DESTINATION

Between January and June this year, Goa witnessed a surge in the number of domestic and international tourists.

2 mins

US should continue to welcome top talent from other countries

Anantha Chandrakasan, the newly-appointed provost of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was once rejected as a graduate applicant to the very same institution, which counts among its faculty 105 Nobel laureates.

5 mins

Mass VS class

Why the poor don't kill us, according to writer Manu Joseph

4 mins

MS, the man

M.S. Swaminathan's biography is an intimate portrait of the man who fed India

6 mins

The stylish maestro

Quick: Who is the most applauded young sitarist on the global music circuit right now? Arguably, it is Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, 26, the first solo Indian classical musician invited to perform at the Bidens' famous Diwali White House party in 2022. His backstory is as compelling as his music. Even more so, considering India's current strained ties with Donald Trump, the present occupant of the White House.

2 mins

My 15 minutes of fame

It is kind of fashionable these days to assert that this thing or that thing has not been done in the past 70 years. In keeping with this trend, I hereby declare that never in the past 70 years had I been asked by anyone to hoist the national flag at any function.

3 mins

Embracing change in retirement

It was August 4 when the aircraft touched down in Bengaluru. My wife Rajitha and I had left behind the fiery noon of Gurugram for Bengaluru's more temperate weather. Waiting for us outside was a warm embrace from the Nestle family in Bengaluru. About half a dozen of my former colleagues from Nestle were there to welcome us with the traditional headgear and beautiful flowers!

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.