The week’s greatest loss was Khushwant Singh, a man of many parts who passed away on March 20, missing his 100th birthday. Vikas Datta pays tribute to the man, on whose bed Nargis once slept

As an answer to the food security problem, the Tamil Nadu government has opened about 200 subsidised canteens that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for millions of people, says Hema Vijay

More women want more women police. This is a finding of a study, ‘Acceptance of Women Police in Society, by Aruna M Bahaguna, which finds women cops less corrupt, says Ratna Bharali Talukdar

Hockey may be India’s national game. But kids in a Rajasthani village, Garh Himmat Singh, did not know much about it till a German woman landed there. Elsa Mathews speaks to Andrea Thumshirn

Catering to rural women in Bundelkhand and Awadh is a weekly newspaper run by women. Rupesh Dutta tells us the challenges of the journalists, who also have to confront a patriarchal society

There is a full life even after a spinal injury. This is the crux of the book, ‘No looking Back – A True Story’, by Shivani Gupta, who narrates her counseling among injured women. An excerpt

In the din of Delhi traffic, the Rajasthani Banjaras, who sell their wares from their tents on the pavements, hardly get noticed. But they too have their own aspirations, says Anuradha Dutt

Photographer Media Ramu captures some of the memorable moments from The Weekend Leader – VIT Chennai Person of the Year Award Function held at VIT Chennai. The Award went to Balasaheb Darade

In her book, 'Past Perfect: Letters to Aditi', dedicated to her daughter, Anna Varughese has chronicled her incredible journey battling a debilitating health condition, says Shwetha E George

South Africa based Indian-origin producer of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ hopes that the Indian audience would love his film that has emerged as the highest grossing biopic in South Africa

Most British-era heritage buildings in Shimla are in bad shape. Many buildings have been destroyed in fire. Gorton Castle, an iconic structure caught fire early this week, says Vishal Gulati

The youth of northeastern states resent the lack of development in their region as they go elsewhere in the country seeking jobs or to escape the threat of violence, says Azera Parveen Rahman

What's brewing in the kitchens of star hotels in India? Venkatachari Jagannathan finds out that Indians are replacing expats as chefs after gaining adequate expertise in major global cuisines

The 17th century Diggi Palace, venue for Jaipur Literature Festival, has been hosting writers and book lovers since 2006 by offering them more than heritage and royal food, says Shilpa Raina

Tribal women fight for basic rights all over the world. Some photos by Jason Taylor, with Joanna Eede's text, tells us inspiring stories of women who make a difference to their communities