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In this issue

COVER STORY: As Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar turns 70, his message of inner calm and peace finds renewed relevance in a fractured world
SPECIAL REPORT: A year on, Operation Sindoor’s significance lies in how it reshaped India-Pakistan security dynamics
WEST BENGAL: Fifteen years after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rode the Nandigram protests to power, the town that changed Bengal politics is still waiting for development
UNTOLD STORIES: How an art history professor with a nomad’s soul redefined travel writing in Telugu through his vivid travelogues
NUCLEAR ARMS RACE: From the collapse of a key nuclear treaty to the Iran war, the world is drifting towards an unregulated nuclear competition
@LEISURE: Ten Siddi women and the unique quilts they crafted—a project commissioned by THE WEEK
HEALTH: Brain-computer interfaces offer new hope to people with disabilities. With big tech rushing in to invest, the boundaries are being pushed. But caution and regulation should be paramount

A requiem for AAP

Three score and more years have passed since Daniel Bell predicted the end of ideology.

2 mins

THE ART OF HEALING

As Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar turns 70, his message of inner calm and peace finds renewed relevance in a fractured world

7 mins

I am in touch with imams, rabbis and leaders across the world

It has been part of human evolution across the world. People have experienced a profound transformation in their lives, finding greater purpose and meaning.

4 mins

Gurudev carried peace with him and shared it with others

IN AUGUST 2014, the Islamic State (IS) stormed the Yazidi heartland in Sinjar, north Iraq, forcing nearly four lakh people to flee.

2 mins

He embodies a movement

WHEN I FIRST MET the Gurudev in early 2014 at the AOL headquarters, my first impression was of a soft-spoken spiritual leader who had no ego and was deeply trusting.

1 mins

It is a blessing to portray him on screen

PORTRAYING THE GURUDEV on screen feels like a blessing. It was also quite challenging, as he is a truly unique personality: someone who cannot be modelled on anyone else. That meant, I had to prepare extensively for the role.

1 mins

Creating waves of transformation

I HAVE LONG admired the way the Gurudev brings people together, inspiring hope in regions marked by conflict and suffering.

1 mins

My guide and inspiration

THE GURUDEV HAS been my guide and inspiration.

1 mins

A WAR THAT LINGERS

A year on, Operation Sindoor's significance lies in the transformation it has triggered-precision strikes, drone warfare and doctrinal change reshaping India-Pakistan security dynamics

7 mins

CALM AND DISQUIET

Kashmir is experiencing a subdued season, but the valley's enduring appeal remains intact

3 mins

The broom, befouled

Defections, courtroom battles and internal challenges redraw the AAP's identity and future

6 mins

Seasonal spotlight

Nandigram, a hot seat during elections for the past 15 years, seems to have gained little from all the attention

4 mins

THE SCHOLAR-GYPSY

An art history professor gave up marriage to explore the world and write about it; 30,000km and 10 books later, he is restless for more

8 mins

COUNTDOWN TO CHAOS

From the collapse of a key nuclear treaty to the Iran war, the world is drifting towards an unregulated nuclear competition

6 mins

Make, test, build

Two new testing facilities in Andhra Pradesh give fillip to India's quantum computing dreams

3 mins

The basal ganglia

He wasn't the kind of man you would expect to hesitate.

3 mins

CULTURAL DESIGN, THREAD BY THREAD

THE WEEK presents 10 unique kawandis crafted by the Siddi women of Karnataka as part of a photo project

4 mins

Profit is the new plot

We don't run an NGO, we run an enterprise, says filmmaker Karan Johar

4 mins

Elections are injurious to health

With all the political incorrectness I can muster at my age, as well as all the middle class angst at my command, I hereby declare that elections are injurious to my health, and positively fatal for the Indian urban middle class household.

3 mins

Democracy deferred

There are moments in a democracy when the intent of political parties stands exposed more clearly than any speech or slogan.

2 mins

COLLAGEN FOR SKIN: DOES IT REALLY WORK?

With promises of glowing skin and faster muscle recovery, collagen supplements have surged in popularity. But do they actually work?

1 mins

WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT? EAT THE SAME FOOD EVERY DAY

STICKING TO A REPETITIVE DIET and eating the same food every day may be a simple yet effective strategy to lose weight.

1 mins

FAMILY MEALS MAY KEEP TEENS OFF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

ADOLESCENTS WHO REGULARLY share meals with their families are less likely to engage in substance use, including alcohol and drugs.

1 mins

CAN YOUR MARITAL STATUS AFFECT YOUR CANCER RISK?

ADULTS WHO STAY UNMARRIED face a significantly higher risk of developing several types of cancer, according to a US study published in Cancer Research Communications.

1 mins

MIND YOUR DIET, MIND YOUR HEART

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION has issued updated dietary recommendations aimed at promoting heart health and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

1 mins

NEW SURGICAL STRATEGY CUTS OVARIAN CANCER RISK

REMOVING A WOMAN'S FALLOPIAN TUBES prophylactically during routine gynaecologic surgeries such as hysterectomy or tubal ligation can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by nearly 80 per cent, Canadian researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. This approach is known as opportunistic salpingectomy (OS).

1 mins

The truth about tumbles

While minor tumbles and falls in infants are benign rites of passage, constant supervision and a safe environment can prevent high-impact accidents

3 mins

Complex change

Menopause is less a story of the ovaries and more a complicated saga of the nervous system

4 mins

THOUGHT TO BOT

Brain-computer interfaces offer new hope to people with disabilities. With big tech rushing in to invest, the boundaries are being pushed. But caution and regulation should be paramount

9 mins

CHIPS DON'T LIE

Two years after he became the first human to get Neuralink's N1 implant, Noland Arbaugh talks about his journey

7 mins

I always have a Plan A, B and C

I eat four eggs every day for protein.

1 mins

The sound the monitor makes

The sighs and silences surrounding cancer surgery

4 mins

Body double to save future trouble

Imagine walking into a clinic where your doctor doesn't just study your reports but turns to a virtual version of youone that can forecast how your body might respond to a drug, anticipate risks before symptoms appear and test treatments in seconds.

2 mins

The cancer we keep

Cervical cancer is preventable, but still claims thousands of lives

2 mins

Beat the clock

Why ageing appears to accelerate around 44 and 60-and how to slow it down

5 mins

Beat the clock

Why ageing appears to accelerate around 44 and 60-and how to slow it down

5 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.