This edition of The Week shines a spotlight on India’s strategic entry into the global semiconductor race. It explores how geopolitical tensions, national security concerns, and tech-driven ambition are aligning to transform India into a powerful player in the microchip manufacturing world.

Key Highlights:

Cover Feature:
Semiconductors – The Indian Surge
A deep dive into India’s rapid strides in semiconductor development, powered by strategic policy, global supply chain shifts, and technological partnerships.

Interview:
V.K. Saraswat (India Semiconductor Mission)
“The one in ‘China plus one’ should be India” – a bold vision for making India the next major global hub in chip manufacturing.

Global Insights:

• Exclusive from Syria: Assad’s chemical weapon victims — haunting testimonies from war-torn regions.

• Bruce Lee Returns? A fascinating story tracing an Afghan lookalike’s Indian connection.

Domestic Focus:

• Tamil Nadu Showdown: The escalating power struggle between Stalin and the Governor.

• Writer Pico Iyer: An introspective piece on what silence taught him — “What Silence Did to Me.”

This issue is a blend of cutting-edge tech geopolitics and rich human stories, perfect for readers who follow innovation and global affairs.