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In this issue

COVER STORY: All three political fronts in Kerala—the UDF, the LDF and the NDA—are invoking the promise of “new”. As the state heads to polls, the real contest is not just about who will govern next, but whose idea of change the electorate will clasp to their bosom.

IRAN WAR: With no nuclear arms and a few inaccurate missiles, Iran no longer poses a threat; but will Trump and Netanyahu be wise enough to quit the war now?

EVENT: At THE WEEK-GRSE ‘Sagar Sankalp-Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory’ conclave in Kolkata, policymakers, naval leaders and industry experts came together to share their vision and plans to enhance maritime defence capabilities.

T20 WORLD CUP: Having won consecutive T20 World Cups, India now look for white-ball invincibility.

@LEISURE: In a surprise collection of new songs that feel raw and rushed, U2 find their fire in the Trump era

Carney sees evil in the world

The similarities between Canada and Australia are striking. One is close to the North Pole, the other to the South Pole.

2 mins

Rural turnaround

VB-G RAM G Act, 2025- where welfare meets development

4 mins

My vision for Kerala

When Raja Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company at Colachel in 1741, he did not merely win a war; he used the victory to execute a ruthless, structural rupture of Kerala's stagnant socioeconomic fabric. What Kerala needs today is a 'Colachel moment'—a decisive break from the politics of obstructionism

9 mins

LEFT, RIGHT AND THE RHETORIC OF CHANGE

The CPI(M), the Congress and the BJP offer competing visions for Kerala

7 mins

CPI(M) TRAVELLING ON THE SAME PATH AS THE BJP

Q A narrative used by your political opponents is that if the United Democratic Front (UDF) comes to power, it will essentially be a Muslim League rule. There is also the claim that the UDF is controlled by the Jamaat-e-Islami and that you have \"whitewashed\" that organisation.

4 mins

PARTY'S OPINION SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSED ON MATTERS LIKE THE SABARIMALA ISSUE

Q The leader of the opposition has accused the CPI(M) of engaging in communal politics similar to the BJP. Your response.

2 mins

WE DO NOT SEE SABARIMALA AS A POLITICAL DIVIDEND ISSUE

Q The Congress in Kerala has consistently alleged a “secret pact” between the BJP and the CPI(M). They say that despite several high-profile cases and central investigations against the chief minister, there has been no action against him.

2 mins

The Rajinikanth of drones

Surely the imagination and heart of every bargain-loving Indian (and that’s all of us—even the sons of billionaires sourced their brides from Chandni Chowk in our beloved K3G) has been captured, hook line and sinker by Iran’s Shahed kamikaze drone?

2 mins

VICTORY IN SIGHT

With no nuclear arms and a few inaccurate missiles, Iran no longer poses a threat; but will Trump and Netanyahu be wise enough to quit the war now?

8 mins

RIPPLES FROM THE GULF

India has options to secure its energy needs, but a long war in the Middle East may upset its plans

4 mins

CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

TWO WEEKS INTO the conflict, the inadequacy of the American security umbrella in the Gulf has been totally exposed.

2 mins

INDIA'S IRIS DENA POSITION

AT THE OUTBREAK of hostilities, India was willing to provide sanctuary to three Iranian warships.

2 mins

US, ISRAEL SEEKING A WAY OUT

CONTRARY TO EARLY forecasts and calculations in Washington and Tel Aviv, the course of events has not necessarily unfolded as anticipated.

2 mins

Blood, sweat and tears

What's next for Iran? Propelled by prophecy or politics, five scenarios could unfold.

2 mins

GOLD FINGER

In the second episode of CEAT Beyond the Scoreboard, Nitin Menon, part of the ICC elite panel, takes viewers into the back room of umpiring

3 mins

POWER AND GLORY

Having won consecutive T20 World Cups, India now look for white-ball invincibility

4 mins

SAILING BACK TO DOMINANCE

At THE WEEK-GRSE 'Sagar SankalpReclaiming India's Maritime Glory' conclave in Kolkata, policymakers, naval leaders and industry experts shared their visions and plans on strengthening India's maritime defence and shipbuilding capabilities.

10+ mins

Growing up anxious

An early and concerning national shift is emerging in children's emotional wellbeing.

2 mins

HALF ALBUM, FULL HEART

In a surprise collection of new songs that feel raw and rushed, U2 find their fire in the Trump era

5 mins

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

Dock workers, folk artistes, sailors, wanderers-photo-artist K.R. Sunil goes to the fringes of society to find his muses

3 mins

TO BYTES YOU SHALL RETURN

What happens to your digital soul after you're gone?

5 mins

This image will haunt

Some photographs become iconic images. Incontrovertible evidence of crime, sworn witnesses to tragedy.

2 mins

Read all Stories from THE WEEK India

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.