A look back at the past seven days.

We know little about Jayalalithaa's health but then rumour, gossip and secrecy have defined her life

Party voices articulate a deep concern for Amma while Opposition politicians wonder what new game she is playing. Read more here.

'Get out, the Pakistanis are coming': For lakhs along the Punjab border, war has already begun

As 15 lakh people are moved out of their homes, older residents are reminded of Partition. Read more here.

Why I’m mourning the death of BlackBerry – even though the end was imminent

The makers of the once-iconic phones have outsourced production. Its admirers should have seen the end coming. Read more here.

Think before you fall for #BoycottChina. Breaking trade ties will hurt Indian business

The economic dependence between the neighbours has been increasing and India relies heavily on Chinese imports. Read more here.

Utterly butterly reprehensible: When violence is as normal as butter

Media images may not have a direct effect upon our actions, but they could help to make certain ways of thinking acceptable. Read more here.