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THE WEEK India - September 21, 2025

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COVER STORY From decisive strikes to dogfights, the MiG-21 served India for decades. Looking back at the glorious journey of the legendary MiG-21 POLITICS As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September17, his 24 uninterrupted years in public office mark more than just a milestone NEIGHBOURS The Himalayan nation enters uncharted territory as political turmoil endangers its fragile economy LEISURE Bickram Ghosh and Taufiq Qureshi come together for an album that blends the classical with the contemporary

Those men & their flying machines

The chief was looking livid when we walked into the briefing room at the Air HQ. Pointing to a picture of a MiG-21 on the wall, he asked “You call this a flying coffin? You want me to junk it?”

2 mins

POLL PLOT

As Myanmar's generals gamble on a stage-managed election, India faces the delicate task of safeguarding its interests with pragmatism while keeping China at bay

5 mins

Beyond the 'broken windows'

Broken windows’ is not a metaphor about art, architecture or poetry. It is a sociological theory about what makes residents feel unsafe in rundown neighbourhoods. ‘Broken windows’ symbolise decline—city, even national. Experts refer to Decaying Detroit, Beat-up Bronx, Broken Britain.

2 mins

The new shape of health

In 2025, a healthy baby boy was born in Mexico, conceived through the world’s first fully AI-driven IVF process. Every step—from sperm selection to fertilisation—was completed without human intervention. Somewhere else in the world, a child is undergoing surgery while still inside the womb. In a Japanese lab, scientists are preparing to regrow adult human teeth. In Switzerland, a capsule now allows people to choose how they leave the world, quietly and on their own terms.

2 mins

FIGHTER FOR ALL SEASONS

From Dacca's decisive strike to Kashmir's final dogfight, MiG-21 served India for six decades— outlasting enemies, rivals and critics

10+ mins

ARJAN'S AIRMAN, MiG'S MAKER

How a master of aircraft maintenance built the Indian MiG

4 mins

THE MiG BANG THEORY

What I learnt from flying the MiG over jungles, mountains and valleys, and sea and deserts for 24 years

4 mins

WHEN THE ROOF COLLAPSES

The Gen Z movement represents a generation unwilling to accept business as usual. They seek answers to corruption, rising inequality and unemployment

7 mins

POWER WITHOUT PAUSE

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, his career stands as a testament to political endurance, centralised authority and a major influence on the Indian growth story

6 mins

TROUBLED WATERS

Delhi's Rekha Gupta government, which is still finding its feet, has been unbalanced by the heavy rains and the rising Yamuna

4 mins

Tax cuts, tight belts

Simplified GST slabs bring relief to consumers, but risk straining state finances and federal harmony

4 mins

Centre of action

India's first AI special economic zone wants to make AI affordable and accessible to everyone

2 mins

YEARNINGS OF A PROUD BIHARI

The much disdained Bihar was once the heart of India's intellectual and spiritual life. As it goes to the polls, the state yearns for a vibrant present and a great future

6 mins

Tradition, shaken & stirred

Two percussion greats—Bickram Ghosh and Taufiq Qureshi—come together for an album that blends the classical with the contemporary

4 mins

Confessions of a teen drama addict

The Summer I Turned Pretty—one of Amazon Prime Video's most-watched shows—is winding to a close. What is so appealing about a bunch of youngsters prancing around in hipster jeans and complicated love lives?

4 mins

Algorithm on my plate

An app told me to dine with five strangers—so I did

4 mins

The middle finger speaks

There are many reasons why Arundhati Roy's Mother Mary Comes to Me is essential reading. For people of my generation, who read The God of Small Things in our 20s—and walked around in a daze afterwards, “like somebody had shot heroin up our arms”, to quote Arundhati’s literary agent David Godwin—this book feels like a vital companion piece. It is a vivid “making-of” chronicle, a kind of behind-the-scenes narrative that in some ways surpasses the original novel.

2 mins

No beef with Hindi, until forced

Let's be clear upfront: I have no beef with Hindi. In fact, like many Indians, I find myself effortlessly switching to it when the situation demands. Think about it: when I’m haggling with a vendor in a Delhi market, catching a Bollywood movie, chatting with a taxi driver or even trying to decipher the occasional railway announcement, Hindi slides in quite naturally. And frankly, why wouldn't it? It's a beautiful language, rich in vocabulary and allusion, and spoken by millions.

2 mins

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THE WEEK India Description:

Uitgever: Malayala-Manorama

Categorie: News

Taal: English

Frequentie: 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.