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In this issue

COVER STORY: The growing global prominence of Indian-made alcoholic beverages reflects both the ingenuity of domestic producers and the newfound confidence of the Indian consumer
REWIND: Three decades after the Purulia arms drop, THE WEEK returns to the site and speaks to those who remember that day
BANGLADESH: As the country undergoes yet another turbulent transition amid a surge in anti-India sentiment, New Delhi must return to its tried-and-tested playbook of meaningful re-engagement
ARCHAEOLOGY: Archaeologists bring to light evidence that pushes the origins of Tamil civilisation further into antiquity, challenging assumptions
@LEISURE: Fifty years after her passing, we unravel how Agatha Christie’s life shaped her writing

The Maria von Trapp in Rahul Gandhi

Remember the song of the Nonnberg Abbey nuns about the novice Maria in The Sound of Music? \"Out of focus and bemused\", \"unpredictable as weather\", \"as flighty as a feather\"... They had \"many a thing to tell her, many a thing she ought to understand. But how do you make her stay, and listen to all you say?... How do you keep a wave upon the sand\"? In short, \"How do you solve a problem like Maria?\"

2 mins

The temporal lobe

The temporal lobe is the part of the brain that stores music—not just the lyrics, but the emotional signatures glued to them.

3 mins

Weapons of mass confusion

People in Purulia remember the night it rained arms and ammunition

6 mins

The world of Bleach

THE WEEK published the story of Peter Bleach in its October 27, 1996 issue. Written by journalist-author Jon Stock, the exclusive article recounted the dramatic events surrounding the Purulia arms drop of December 17, 1995.

2 mins

THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY

As Bangladesh enters another turbulent transition amid rising anti-India sentiment, New Delhi must revive its old playbook of substantive reengagement

6 mins

PLAYING WITH FIRE

Uphaar to Goa: India's unlearned safety lessons

4 mins

Our politics is organisation-driven now

SUKHVINDER SINGH SUKHU used to run a milk counter in Chhota Shimla, a pine-covered suburb of Shimla, to finance his studies. He started at the lowest rungs of the Congress and rose through the ranks to become chief minister two decades later. With the Congress now rewiring its organisation, he is betting on the party's revamped state machinery to retain power in the hill state. In an exclusive interview, Sukhu talks about his government's key challenges, the factionalism in the party, the friction with the Centre and the state's financials. Excerpts:

3 mins

Vulnerable in the Valley

As Omar Abdullah completes a year in power, he faces multiple challenges

4 mins

THE NEW HUB OF HISTORY

Young archaeologists uncover evidence that pushes the origins of Tamil civilisation further into antiquity, challenging assumptions

9 mins

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

The rise and rise of India-made alcoholic beverages on the world stage is a testament to its innovators and the new-found confidence of the Indian customer

10+ mins

Scots were bluffing that only Scotland could make good whisky

What are the factors that made Indian single malt whiskies work?

2 mins

The alchemy of drinking

Why the world's biggest liquor company is betting big on India

2 mins

Backyard bonanza

India is finally giving due recognition to its indigenous brews and spirits

3 mins

EXCISE EXCESS

India's laws regulating the alcobev sector vary from state to state, and can confound both distillers and drinkers

4 mins

DEATH BY INK

Fifty years after her passing, we solve the mystery of how Agatha Christie's life played into her books

3 mins

Agatha Christie is bigger now than she has ever been

Q/ How was it growing up as the great grandson of Agatha Christie?

5 mins

Bear necessities

Achala Moulik's The Thousand Years War: Russia and the West helps understand the raging conflict in Ukraine

2 mins

THE SLABHEAD SAGA

My 'arranged marriage' with Harry Maguire

2 mins

Auld Lang Syne

It was the last week of December. The missus and I sat before the television, huddled around our rusty electric heater which fools the truly desperate into believing they are enjoying the warmth of an open fire. The music from our condominium clubhouse sounded discordant. Quite wisely, the missus and I had decided to give the New Year's Eve party a miss. We find the forced laughter and faux gaiety quite frustrating. The awkward chitchat with barely familiar neighbours is always tiresome.

3 mins

Parliament beyond the spotlight

s an unusually eventful year draws to a close, a development offers quiet reassurance about the health of our parliamentary processes. Amid frequent commentary on legislative disruption and partisan gridlock, I had the privilege of participating in a rare bipartisan exercise that has, thankfully, defied the prevailing circumstances.

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.