Cyber Salaamat: A campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity
An initiative by cartoonist Sharad Sharma aims to literate the community about internet safety, misformation, and digital privacy
By Pankil Jhajhria December 19, 2024
Society
Sake: Japan's 'divine gift' has UNESCO cultural heritage status
UNESCO’s committee for safeguarding humanity’s cultural heritage voted to recognise 45 cultural practices and products around the world, including Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread and Palestinian olive oil soap
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 20, 2024
Renaissance rivalry: The Three Titans of Firenze and the Warrior Popes
At the heart of the Florentine resurgence were three titans of art: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Raphael Sanzio. Their rivalry, fuelled by genius and ambition, transcended personal competition and became emblematic of an era that married art to power
By Philip George December 20, 2024-
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'Janal Talks': Exploring the unique symbiosis of architecture and sculptural art in Kerala temples
In the latest series of talks conducted by the Kerala Museum, the intricacies of ancient temple architecture of the state were discussed
By Gowri Murali December 18, 2024 -
Voices Unheard: TACO's journey of compassion and sustainability
Located on the outskirts of Faridabad, The Animal Care Organization houses veterinary hospital, an Animal Birth Control unit, and other dedicated spaces for big and small animals
Kritajna Naik December 17, 2024 -
The Delhi Model: AAP leader’s new book documents capital city’s transformation
Jasmine Shah in his book highlights the key achievements of Delhi under the AAP government
By Kritajna Naik December 16, 2024 -
Gender disparity in chess: Why India has only 23 female grandmasters
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh, recently, became the youngest world chess champion after beating title-holder Ding Liren
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 14, 2024 -
From a broken home to fixing broken souls and fissured homes: Tata, an extraordinary life
Dr Thomas Mathew discussed his latest work, 'Ratan Tata: A Life', a biography of the reputed Indian industrialist, at the event 'Touching Tata: A Close Conversation' in Kochi recently
By Gowri Murali December 14, 2024 -
Why Indian-Americans are smarter than the rest of Americans, according to author Meenakshi Ahamed
Author Meenakshi Ahamed talks to THE WEEK about her latest work, ‘Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America’, published by HarperCollins
By K. Sunil Thomas December 14, 2024 -
Jiya Rai and the English Channel: a story of proud parents who refused to give up
Sixteen-year-old Jiya Rai, who has autism spectrum disorder, crossed the 34km wide English Channel in 17 hours and 25 minutes this year, breaking a 150-year record
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 12, 2024 -
Midnight in the Great Hall of Lancaster University
Those Saturday nights in the early 1970s feel like a dream—a vivid, kaleidoscopic chariots of sound, colour, and emotion. The Great Hall was our Hyde Park, our Fillmore East, and our tiny slice of eternity
By Philip George December 09, 2024 -
Notre-Dame: Rebuilt with courage, spoiled by politics
The reopening of Notre-Dame is not just a celebration of architectural and spiritual renewal—it has been commandeered as a stage for global politics.
By Philip George December 08, 2024 -
Noted architect Raj Rewal conferred 'Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'
The award comes in recognition of Mr Rewal’s exceptional contributions to architecture, his profound cultural influence, and his role in strengthening Indo-French ties through art and design
By The Week News Desk December 08, 2024 -
Exclusive launch of Abhijit Banerjee's ‘Chhaunk’ at curtain raiser of 16th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival
Festival is scheduled to take place from January 10 to 12 in multiple locations in Kolkata; curtain raiser held at Oxford Bookstore
By Niladry Sarkar December 07, 2024 -
Howard Marks: The rise and fall of Mr Nice
By the time of his death in 2016, Howard Marks had become an almost mythical figure—a drug smuggler with a rock-star persona, a master of disguise, and an unrepentant rogue who relished his role as a global outlaw
By Philip George December 06, 2024 -
CUSAT unveils ‘American Corner’ in Kochi in collaboration with U.S. Consulate General
In an effort to strengthen international relations between the United States and Kerala, the U.S. Consulate General Chennai joined forces with the CUSAT to establish the American Corner which provides the public free access to cultural and informational resources about the U.S.
By Christy Rosy Sibi December 04, 2024 -
Death Clock app's AI can predict the date you'll pass away and financial experts are interested, here's why
A better understanding of users' life expectancy can help government and companies in a big way; if Death Clock app can tell how long a person will live, then the risk of retirement savings running out before one's death can be averted
By The Week News Desk December 01, 2024 -
Granddaddy of all music events: Live aid, the only show in town
Live Aid’s influence continues to resonate four decades later. Its cultural significance cannot be overstated; it bridged political, social, and cultural divides and set a precedent for how music could galvanise massive efforts for social change
By Philip George November 30, 2024 -
'Patriarchy', 'toxic masculinity', 'bropriating'...: Bringing gender-sensitivity into Malayalam, the 'Nava Mozhi' way
Raising Our Voices (ROV) foundation conducted a workshop that created a space for meaningful discussion on how to bring alive feminist and gender-sensitive terms in the Malayalam language
By Christy Rosy Sibi November 27, 2024 -
Fields of fortitude: Reflections on real farmers in north of England and enduring spirit of the land
The north of England, particularly the Trough of Bowland and areas around Lancaster and Ingleton, was filled with men and women who tended their land with a quiet, determined resilience
By Philip George November 22, 2024 -
What is demisexuality explained: Tulisa Contostavlos's 'I’m a Celeb' revelation reignites discussion on sexual orientation
A demisexual person can be gay or heterosexual; they are closer to the asexual community but may feel physical feelings for someone after having known them for a long time!
By The Week News Desk November 20, 2024 -
Hash Future School: Breaking conventions in education, the AI way
Hash Future School is an AI-first school, that customises the syllabus to each child’s needs, while also teaching them practical subjects like financial independence
By Christy Rosy Sibi November 19, 2024 -
Bimal Das Gupta: An era unfolds
The contemporary Indian art scene would have been incomplete without remembering and resurrecting Bimal Das Gupta's art
By Reya Mehrotra November 16, 2024 -
Flights of fancy: The seductive spirit of 1970s travel
The introduction of the Boeing 747 was nothing short of an aviation game changer. It ushered in an era of long-haul travel that was both cost-effective and scalable
By Philip George November 15, 2024 -
Little hearts, big dreams: The children who smile despite life's struggles
Under Delhi's Hauz Khas bridge, a resilient community with no material possessions finds joy and purpose, embodying the priceless wealth of spirit, learning, and hope
Photos and text by Kritajna Naik K. November 15, 2024
