In this issue

THE WEEK reports from ground zero the stories of Afghans who tried to stop the Taliban

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POWER POINT

2 mins

Fans worse than foes

PMO BEAT

3 mins

It is important to identify Rohingyas and send them back

AFTER FOUR AND a half years of trials and tribulations, N. Biren Singh seems to have emerged confident and assertive. The Manipur chief minister, who has been leading a coalition government, wants a majority for the BJP on its own in the next elections, and he is confident that the people of Manipur would grant his wish.

7 mins

How The Intense War Played Out Before The Sudden Fall Of Kabul

Kabul capitulated on August 15, after weeks of anarchy loosed upon surrounding cities by the Taliban. President Ghani fled the country, giving up a fight that he would have lost anyway. There was no bloodshed, no body hung on a pole. But then, the final days leading to the Taliban’s nightmarish second coming to Kabul were drenched in a tide of blood, violence and chaos. THE WEEK captures the apocalyptic action as it unfolded, revealing how things fell apart and a country caved in

10+ mins

GLOWING IDEA

Collar Up aims to reduce road accidents involving stray dogs

4 mins

48th In Olympics. Why?

Mani-festo

3 mins

THE EDGE OF NOWHERE

Sunjeev Sahota channels his immigrant past and the pain of unbelonging into the Booker Prize long-listed China Room

5 mins

Strains of chocolate

The story behind what could be the world’s first playable chocolate flute

5 mins

Almost mainstream

Samsung’s new folding phones are more durable and more refined than their predecessors

2 mins

Stand With Afghan People

Last word

2 mins

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