Salaam UAE

May you continue to inspire the world with your commitment to religious freedom and pluralism

State of the union

Modi's likely third term could see an omnipotent Centre that holds all the cards

Who moved my city?

This Mumbaikar is caught between a city that she knew and grew up in, and one that is constantly on the move and changing

Metro Line 3 will cater to 17 lakh passengers daily

Q The underground Metro Line 3, set to open this year, is among the most ambitious projects undertaken in Mumbai. How do you see it transforming the commute in the city?

Metropololis... ...in motion

Mumbai was once a city ahead of its times. But its infrastructure failed to keep pace with its rapid growth in the past few decades. Now the city is getting a grand makeover with some mega projects

Bonds gone, bind stays

Petitioners welcome apex court’s ruling against electoral bonds, but say it will not make political funding transparent

COURT IN THE ACT

The Supreme Court says the Electoral Bonds Scheme violates the principle of free and fair elections and goes against several constitutional provisions

A SYRINGE FULL OF TERROR

Security forces are planning an intense crackdown on the new challenge in Jammu and Kashmir: narco-terrorism

Igniting Nation's Consciousness through Education, Moral and Social Responsibility

Though rich in its culture and diversity, what are the reason that Indian's have digressed from their spiritual and moral path?

Disruptive Captain

Despite a decent performance in the polls, Imran Khan adopts a rigid stance, putting more pressure on the Pakistani political system

Stardust on my spaghetti

The Ultimate Restaurant Ratings - which might be India's answer to Michelin - is an idea whose time has come

Heartbreak Haveli

Ballimaran, contrary to a minor urban legend, is not the quarter of cat-killers. It is where once lived the makers of ballis, or the long oars used by boatmen. Those boats and boatmen are long gone, as much else in old Delhi: the water channel that once ran through the bazaar, the shimmering pool and square built by Jahanara Begum that gave Chandni Chowk its name, the trams that clanged through the street till the 1960s.

Sisters without misters

Not too many years ago, when one of my girlfriends and I were both gloriously unemployed, we found an unusual and yet fulfilling activity to keep ourselves busy. We would go for the 11am show at the cinemas, and watch anything that was on offer.

THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

The adventures of an intrepid space scientist who wanted to experience all that he had learnt

A meeting of minds

MILAN, a biennial congregation of world navies, complements India's maritime vision

Mission millet

ITC hit the ground running when the government's millets initiative took off

In the cross hairs

A series of violent crimes has the opposition gunning for the government. It alleges that Maharashtra is in the grip of a politician-gangster nexus

THE UAE CONNECT

Indian expats make up 30 per cent of the country's population. For many Indians, the UAE is like a second home. A few of them open up to THE WEEK on their connect with the UAE.

TIES THAT BIND

India-UAE relationship is witnessing a sharp upward trajectory, driven by the strong bond between the leaders and the people of the two countries

PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AT THE CORE OF THE UAE'S VALUES

INTERVIEW AHMED BIN ALI AL SAYEGH minister of state, UAE

'U & I' ON A HIGH

Bilateral partnership between the UAE and India has grown since Modi became prime minister

THE FELLOWSHIP OF GREATNESS

The unique association of Pramukh Swamiji and Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam signalled the beginning of the new age of spirituality

GENEROSITY OF UAE RULERS IS A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD

Brahmavihari Swami, who is in-charge of international relations of BAPS, is a motivational speaker and champion of humanitarian causes. He grew up in the UK and became a monk in 1981.

HAVEN OF HARMONY

BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, is a story of hearts and minds

OM IN THE EMIRATES

HOW THE HUGELY INFLUENTIAL SWAMINARAYAN SECT AND THE GENEROSITY OF THE UAE HELPED BUILD THE BAPS HINDU MANDIR

A Rao deal and a Ratna

This columnist had warned the Congress way back in 2018 that the BJP would hijack P.V. Narasimha Rao. They have, with a posthumous Bharat Ratna.

Policing the personal

In principle, I support a progressive Uniform Civil Code.

It's raining menswear

I have just returned from what was a truly enjoyable weekend in Goa. On work. Attending fashion shows for a new idea called the India Men’s Weekend put together by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).

BATTLE NOTES

When the world is witnessing two wars, a clutch of war writers at the Jaipur Literature Festival spoke about finding hope amidst hopelessness