COVER STORY
A woman in her 40s confronting reproductive pressure, a menopausal woman struggling with invisibility, and a 17-year-old battling body image anxiety — across India, many women are quietly fighting mental health battles shaped by biology, bias, and burden.
Sparked by conversations at the Mpowering Minds Summit 2026, THE WEEK examines the pressures and social expectations stifling women and explores what it will take to dismantle the culture of silent endurance.
IRAN WAR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on the Iran conflict appears strategic, influenced by India’s ties with Arab nations and the complex demographic dynamics of Indian Muslims.
EVENT
The Tamil Nadu Leadership Summit, organised by THE WEEK, brought together political leaders, policymakers, thinkers, and innovators to exchange ideas, map the future, and debate pressing challenges before a young audience.
@LEISURE
In his memoir Walk Like a Girl, celebrated fashion designer Prabal Gurung reflects on identity, vulnerability, and resilience.
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