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In this issue

COVER STORY: The contrasting experiences of engaging the Chinese military through dialogue and confronting Pakistan in open conflict introduced new dimensions to India’s military evolution, even as they revealed gaps in the security apparatus
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi
WORLD: From Tripoli in 1801 to Caracas in 2026, American interventionism reveals a consistent exercise of raw power, unburdened by global legal constraints
TAMIL NADU: The Congress is divided, with some leaders keen to move away from the DMK and test the water with Vijay’s party—an exit that could backfire
SPACE MISSION: PSLV C-62 setback: is ISRO trying to do too much? The fact that both recent failures involve the third stage points to a recurring problem that should have been fixed after the first incident

Affordable CAR-T Therapy Brings New Hope for Blood Cancer Patients in India

For thousands of Indians battling blood cancers, a once-unimaginable dream is fast becoming reality. Cutting-edge CART cell therapy a breakthrough treatment that uses a patient's own immune system to fight cancer is now available in India at a fraction of global costs, offering renewed hope to patients with advanced disease.

1 mins

Doing Big by Doing Small

Last month, a senior academic administrator from a highly ranked Canadian university posed a question that appeared simple but carried surprising depth: What are your major challenges as Vice Chancellor of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, a university highly sought after by students across India?

2 mins

We are developing master plans for tourism destinations

Across the world, the tourism development is more about providing seamless connection and basic infra like transportation, lodging and boarding.

2 mins

Elgin, Ephesus and Erdogan

Lord Elgin was wrong. Not the eighth earl whom we know as a viceroy of India, but his more famous father, the seventh who had carted away the Parthenon Marbles from Athens during 1802-1812. Elgin feared the Ottoman Turks, who had occupied Greece, might vandalise them.

2 mins

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH): Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis & Modern Treatment Options

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common medical condition affecting aging men, particularly those above 50 years.

2 mins

Orders, then oops

India's higher judiciary is correcting course faster than ever, but often only after damage is done. When courts decide quickly and reverse sooner, public confidence becomes the unintended casualty

8 mins

Righting the record

EVERY CONSTITUTIONAL COURT has its limits. It can decide only on what is placed before it. Judges do not go out looking for facts. They do not roam the public domain or piece together competing narratives on their own. They rely on what lawyers bring to the courtroom.

2 mins

MIGHT IS RIGHT

From Tripoli in 1801 to Caracas in 2026, American interventionism reveals a consistent exercise of raw power, unburdened by global legal constraints

5 mins

The dinosaur and the dictator

Dictators have a few things in common with T. rex, the king of dinosaurs. Both dominate their sphere of influence through brute force.

2 mins

ON THIN ICE

With the intensification of great-power rivalries in the region, Greenland's strategic and resource potential has become salient

5 mins

Are we playing God?

In August 2024, a baby named KJ Muldoon rewrote the future of medicine. Born in the US with an ultra-rare genetic disorder, KJ suffered from a defect that caused toxic ammonia to accumulate in his blood—a condition usually fatal within the first months of life. Conventional options were bleak: a liver transplant or palliative care. Instead, his doctors attempted something unprecedented—a fully personalised gene-editing therapy designed for a single human being.

2 mins

Ally-dallying

A section of the Congress in Tamil Nadu is rethinking the alliance with the DMK and eyeing Vijay's party, but cutting ties can backfire

7 mins

Fire, smoke and soaring worries

The PSLV C-62 fiasco is a stress test of ISRO's technical systems, organisational processes and market credibility

7 mins

Fire, smoke and soaring worries

The PSLV C-62 fiasco is a stress test of ISRO's technical systems, organisational processes and market credibility

7 mins

ERA OF THE NEW NORMAL

The confrontations with China and Pakistan have added another dimension to the ever-evolving nature of the Indian military

5 mins

Operation Sindoor is a shift from reactive response to proactive measures

In his first interview with a print publication, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi speaks on a range of issues, from Operation Sindoor and border relations with China to modernisation of the Army and the need for niche technologies in modern-day warfare. Excerpts:

9 mins

AI and the next horizon of medicine

Artificial intelligence has entered medicine with a force that few could have imagined. Around the world, algorithms are beginning to read scans faster than radiologists, predict diseases years before symptoms emerge, and sift through millions of records to uncover insights invisible to the human eye.

2 mins

A TIGHTROPE WALK

As small-caps are yet to find valuation comfort, 2026 would be a challenging year for them

4 mins

SATURATION POINT

Silver has had a great run, but fresh investments might not be advisable

4 mins

Gymkhana closed, shakhas open

I read of the death of Prashant Tamang with immense sadness. A police constable, who sang in the Kolkata police orchestra, Tamang managed to audition for the third season of Indian Idol only because his superior, Zulfiquar Hasan, special additional commissioner of police, sanctioned leave. He went on to win the nationwide competition.

2 mins

Art at the heart

The sixth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale reclaims its legacy

6 mins

Racing into the new year

Longines's new Master Collection Year of the Horse watch is not just a timepiece that commemorates the Chinese Lunar New Year, but one that also celebrates the brand's longstanding association with the equestrian world.

2 mins

Heard by the herd

How a French musician found connection and conviction by playing for animals

3 mins

Will he, won't he

The problem, it seems, is that we have no problems of our own.

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.