THE WEEK India - April 03, 2022

Battle For The Heartland

An upbeat Congress looks to retain Chhattisgarh and eyes a comeback in Madhya Pradesh

Style And Substance

Manoj Bajpayee has now reached a space where the bigwigs of Bollywood are keen to work with him

It Was A Do-Or-Die Battle For Me

The serene morning at the Kumara Krupa Guest House, a heritage estate that overlooks the 18-hole golf course in the heart of Bengaluru, comes alive when Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar strides in greeting a throng of visitors. Clad in a spotless white kurta-pyjama with a black jacket, he takes the stairs to the first floor, sternly announcing that he needs some quiet time for the exclusive interaction with THE WEEK. He asks the bulky sofa to be moved away, picks a sleek leatherette chair and sits on it for the photo-shoot. His confidence and sense of purpose are evident.

YOGA MADE EASY

PROTECT YOUR KNEES

Seeing off cancer

Aadharv was like any toddler-cheerful and playful. But then his mother Shanthamma, like any mother attuned to her child's needs, noticed him having trouble locating his toys. He would also ram into the walls and doors of his home in Kolar, some 65km from Bengaluru.

DOUGHTY BEYOND DOUBT

A 17-year-old donates a part of her liver to save her dying father, becoming India's youngest living organ donor

Sound check

An AI model that can diagnose cold from a person's voice can be a game-changer in remote areas

WOUNDED HEALERS

The murder of a young doctor in a Kerala hospital highlights the systemic failure in keeping medical workers safe

Start dialogue with wrestlers

I think Indians, irrespective of political leanings, were dismayed to see the country’s top wrestlers break down in tears, as they sat in a huddle by the riverbank, all set to immerse their medals in the Ganga river.

SIZE MATTERS

A new type of car buyer is changing the rules in the Indian auto industry