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In this issue

COVER STORY: Thousands of Sri Lankans bear the scars of landmines and unexploded ordnance. From the remnants of old battlefields, THE WEEK follows unseen mine trails, views the slow work of demining, and listens to untold tales of pain and survival.

POLLUTION: Delhi’s air pollution has prompted a series of solutions with limited impact. Experts now argue that it is time to address the problem at its source

UNTOLD STORIES: A silent ravine in Kashmir protects the clearest record of the “Great Dying”—earth’s most crushing disappearance that took place some 252 million years ago

@LEISURE: In musical communities in Rajasthan, forming a band is unusual. Now, the three-member SAZ is breaking convention in more ways than one, preserving and reimagining folk music along the way

HEALTH: One in four adults in India is obese. New GLP-1 therapies promise weight reduction and better health

THE SILENT CRISIS CANCER IN THE ELDERLY DEMANDS OUR ATTENTION

The greying of India is accelerating, expected so with regards to longevity. Current estimates suggest nearly 140 million Indians are aged above 60, a figure set to double within three decades. With advancing age comes increased cancer risk, yet specialised geriatric oncology [Specialty care for elderly cancer patients] services remain conspicuously absent across most Indian healthcare settings.

1 mins

Ms. Multani notes that India's growth increasingly depends on robust healthcare, with hospitals emerging as key drivers of productivity and future competitiveness

Why Health Infrastructure Matters More Than EverA 2024 meta-review found that improvements in public health consistently contribute to higher GDP per capita growth, especially in developing countries undergoing demographic transition. Good health enables a workforce that is more productive, less prone to absenteeism, and capable of longer, healthier working lives. For India, with a median age under 30 and a workforce numbering over 500 million, the stakes are enormous. A healthy working-age population today is the real capital for the India of 2030-2040.

1 mins

We are developing eco-tourism circuits

The government has set a target of ₹50,000 crore investments by 2030. How do you see the investment scenario?

2 mins

Crimes and confessions, copy-pasted

Allow me a bit of self-praise and a confession. I scored good marks in school, never cheated, but once helped a buddy to cheat. The bloke copied my essay verbatim, and got caught by repeating my mistakes.

2 mins

Russophobia is raging across Europe

Like day and night, New Year is a time of bright optimism and dark prophecies—often about the same issue.

2 mins

Inside Lilavati Hospital's Intensive Care Where Advanced Medicine Meets Human Care

Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, is a premier multi-specialty tertiary care institution known for its advanced medical technology, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care. With a legacy of over two decades, the hospital offers comprehensive treatment across numerous specialties and is recognised for its highly skilled medical teams, robust critical care services, and commitment to delivering world-class healthcare in India.

2 mins

THE LAND REMEMBERS

Landmines and unexploded ordnance have maimed thousands of Sri Lankans. THE WEEK reports from the former battlefields, tracing invisible mine lines, witnessing the demining efforts and listening to untold stories of suffering

10+ mins

Between barracks and ballots

When the state collapsed in August 2024, Bangladesh's army held the line, keeping its power in check and safeguarding the promise of democracy

6 mins

The Rise of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences

Since its inception in 2003, the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit has stood as a beacon of India's economic ambition. Conceptualized by Shri Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister, the summit has evolved over ten editions into a premier global forum for strategic partnerships. However, the true legacy of this “Summit of Success” is now finding a new, more localized expression. To ensure that the dividends of development reach every corner of the state, the Government of Gujarat has launched the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC)—a strategic decentralization of the summit's proven model.

2 mins

Letting Harish go

The Rana family waits for the Supreme Court to decide on what could be a transformative case in passive euthanasia in India

8 mins

The quiet language of such lives

For 30 years, I took care of Aruna Shanbaug at KEM Hospital.

1 mins

CAPITAL'S PUNISHMENT

DELHI'S AIR POLLUTION PROBLEM, SO FAR, HAS SEEN 'SOLUTIONS' THAT HAVE HAD LITTLE IMPACT. EXPERTS SAY IT IS TIME TO TACKLE THE ISSUE AT ITS SOURCE

8 mins

Breathless, workless

Delhi's construction workers are caught between toxic air and unemployment

2 mins

New Year, new resolve, new you

A New Year always brings me back to the same realisation. Good health does not flourish through one dramatic commitment. It grows through the quiet courage to care for oneself, every single day.

2 mins

ROCKS THAT REMEMBER

A quiet ravine in Kashmir preserves the clearest record of the “Great Dying” earth’s most devastating extinction that took place 252 million years ago

6 mins

We failed to prioritise Guryul's significance

G.M. BHAT, former head of the department of geology at the University of Jammu, is among India's foremost geologists and a leading authority on the Guryul ravine.

3 mins

Just Pakistan, everywhere

Gadar, Veer-Zaara, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raazi, Uri, Gadar 2, Dhurandhar—the list of successful Hindi films featuring Pakistan is long and varied. Romance, comedy, drama and war: stories from almost every genre, unfolding in cinematic stand-ins for 'Karachis,' NWFPs' and ‘Lahores’ routinely play out on Indian screens to packed houses.

2 mins

For folk's sake

In Rajasthan's musical communities, forming a band is unconventional. The three-member SAZ is breaking convention in more ways than one, preserving and reimagining folk music along the way

4 mins

Lighting up the dark

Catherine Thankamma's stories are not always pleasant, but they are necessary

2 mins

The other side of pain

Jerry Pinto's real-life stories from palliative patients are delicately woven like a web

2 mins

BOLLYWOOD BLUES

The Hindi film industry needs an urgent revamp. Here's what needs to be done

4 mins

The last jobs standing

As artificial intelligence marches across the employment landscape like a caffeinated HR manager with a spreadsheet full of redundancies, one question looms large: what jobs will survive the Great Algorithmic Purge? We already know that AI can write sonnets, diagnose diseases, and beat humans at chess, as well as draft passive-aggressive email. But what are the non-endangered species of employment—the jobs that still remain gloriously human?

2 mins

Writing our own destiny

As the field of epigenetics advances, we are stepping into a new era of medicine, where health and even destiny become choices we can shape

3 mins

HELP...

India's mental health crisis must not be hijacked by those with dubious methods

4 mins

Bliss and the body

Humans have been using cannabinoids—the active compounds found in the cannabis plant—for medicinal and ritual purposes for at least 5,000 years, with some archaeological evidence suggesting an even longer relationship with the plant.

1 mins

People think carefully about food; they also need an information diet

I eat mostly vegetarian food. Usually, for breakfast, I eat fruits and porridge.

2 mins

WEIGHT AND WATCH

India stands at the epicentre of parallel epidemics: obesity, diabetes and heart disease, each fuelling the other and blurring the line between lifestyle and disease. But there is hope-GLP-1 therapies are transforming the treatment landscape

10+ mins

These therapies are not lifestyle products

Q Mounjaro has shown greater weight-loss efficacy than earlier GLP-1 drugs. But there are concerns about long-term safety, rebound weight gain and muscle loss. How is Eli Lilly addressing these?

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.