7 Monday Reads - The Best of Politics, Economics, & Ideas





Begin your week with this shortlist of interesting readings and a slideshow. 


  • China's parliament enlivened by brands and beauties. (BBC)



  • Rahul Dravid - India's genius who could see way beyond the boundary. (Guardian)







  • Slideshow: Photos of the Week (March 2-9) from TIME. The photograph below shows Indian Hindu transvestites dance together in the Radha Rani Temple during Lathmar Holi in Barsana, India.