Special
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Rahul Gandhi resigns: A look at Congress Presidents from the Nehru-Gandhi family
The family has helmed the Congress party for almost four decades since independence; Rahul Gandhi's resignation marks a significant shift of power in the party
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Meet the man quietly building the Tesla of trucks, with Jeff Bezos aboard
If you have not heard of Rivian before, that was intentional—it's promising to do for trucks what Tesla did for luxury cars
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US proposes new tariffs on $4 billion of EU goods as trade dispute grows
The United States had previously identified European imports worth $21 billion a year for potential tariffs in retaliation for Europe's subsidies for Airbus
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Understanding India's water crisis, by the numbers
A delayed monsoon has caused a severe shortage of water in parts of India, the effects of which have been pronounced in parched areas such as Chennai. Here's why India could be headed towards a water-related disaster
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Subway got too big, and franchisees paid the price
In 2016, for the first time ever, more Subway stores closed than opened. For many owners, Subway's internal workings are a mystery. The chain, which is private, offers far less financial information than other global fast-food peers
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Deutsche Bank, in a last-ditch effort to stop its spiral, could lay off 20,000
With its finances and strategy in disarray and 95 percent of its market value erased, the German bank's executives are putting the finishing touches on a painful restructuring plan they hope will halt the company's downward spiral
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Kim Kardashian West and the kimono controversy
Kardashian West's latest venture, a line of shapewear, ran into trouble for being called 'Kimono', being accused for 'cultural disrespect'
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Why now? A Trump accuser confronts her silence
The writer's friends and confidantes talk publicly for the first time about her sexual assault allegation against the president
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Brian Lara isn't slowing down
As he turns 50, the West Indian legend breaks down his genius and what it takes to make cricketing history
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Talking about 'SHEroes' in this edition, Indian hockey player Lalremsiami's father passed away just before her team went into the make-or-break semifinal in Hiroshima, Japan, that would keep India's Olympics dream alive
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A look at iPhone designer Jony Ive's run at Apple, as he steps down
Ive can be credited for designing the iconic iMac, iPod and AirPods too; CEO Tim Cook says his "role at Apple cannot be overstated"