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March to Dehradun: The state of healthcare in Uttarakhand 25 years after its formation

October 30, 2025 7:22 pm

A group of villagers from Almora’s Chaukhutia has commenced a 300 km march to Dehradun, demanding better healthcare services in the state. Here is what to know

A painting titled "Hallowe'en", showing a witch riding a broomstick with a black cat

Explained: With Halloween around the corner, the many mysterious meanings of black cats

October 30, 2025 8:02 pm

Black cats have a long legacy in culture, with innumerable superstitions associated with them. As Halloween approaches, these creatures are popping up everywhere, appearing as decorations, in movies and on costumes.

Bihar Chief Ministers | Mahamaya Prasad Sinha: The first non-Congress CM

October 30, 2025 8:25 pm

Bihar Assembly elections 1967, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha Bihar CM: In the lead-up to the Assembly elections in Bihar, this is the fifth part of a series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar. Today, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha

ExplainSpeaking | Piyush Goyal says India will be a $30 trillion economy in 25 years: Decoding the projections

October 30, 2025 5:22 pm

Given that economic growth rate and the size of the economy is a big enough variable determining India’s trading stance, it is worth examining how likely it is for India to become a $30 trillion economy in the next “20-25 years”.

Explained: Evolution of Punjab’s districts, with the possibility of Anandpur Sahib becoming one

October 30, 2025 5:36 pm

As Punjab prepares to honour Guru Tegh Bahadur, here’s a brief history of how the state’s districts have evolved — from the 13 districts of undivided Punjab to the 23 that exist today.

Recalling the history of Shaniwar Wada, home to Baji Rao I and Mastani

October 30, 2025 4:00 pm

Shaniwar Wada was the home of the Peshwas, the trusted and powerful Prime Ministers of the Chhatrapati rulers of the Maratha Empire and the leaders of the Maratha Confederacy. Among its prominent residents was Mastani, the Muslim princess and consort of the Peshwa, Baji Rao I

Eighth Pay Commission terms of reference approved: What this means, likely impact on salaries, pensions of govt employees

October 30, 2025 3:27 pm

8th pay commission 2025 terms, impact | old pension scheme vs nps: The Eighth Pay Commission's recommendations are expected to be announced in April 2027. They will, however, be effective from January 1, 2026, retrospectively. Here's all you need to know.

Explained Interview | ASEAN summit concludes: What the group means for India

October 30, 2025 2:13 pm

47th ASEAN Summit 2025 Malaysia: What is ASEAN, and why is it relevant for India? Where do its members stand on the US-China trade dispute? Ashok Sajjanhar, who has served as India's ambassador to several countries and negotiated for the India-EU India-ASEAN trade deals, explains.

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

3 takeaways from Xi-Trump meeting: Some optics, some substance, and a message to the world

October 31, 2025 6:34 am

Trump-Xi Meeting, US China Tariffs: Trump said that on a scale of “Zero, to 10, with 10 being the best, I’d say the meeting was a 12”. What transpired, however, also highlighted some gaps, and messaging for countries like India.

Rise in oil & gas production, inadequate climate finance: How the Global North is derailing climate goals

October 29, 2025 7:50 pm

The latest analysis, carried out by the advocacy organisation Oil Change International, has revealed that Australia, Canada, Norway, and the US have collectively increased their oil and gas production by 14 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) between 2015 and 2024

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Quixplained: What to keep in mind as gyms, fitness centres reopen

August 08, 2020 11:44 am

The government has allowed opening of yoga institutes and gymnasiums from August 5 as part of the ‘Unlock 3’ phase.

Quixplained: What's new in the National Education Policy

August 07, 2020 8:31 am

National Education Policy or NEP is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in the country. A new policy usually comes along every few decades. The latest policy is India's third. It replaces the 1986 NEP, which was in place for 34 years.

Quixplained: How ‘corona’ of the virus changes into a hairpin shape — and why

August 07, 2020 8:31 am

The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 — the ‘corona’ in the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease — has just revealed new secrets. Researchers have found that the spike protein changes its form after it attaches itself to a human cell, folding in on itself and assuming a rigid hairpin shape.

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Quixplained: India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F16 and China's J20

August 07, 2020 8:31 am

The five Rafale fighter jets that land in Ambala on Wednesday morning will resurrect the Number 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force. It will take the IAF’s squadron strength to 31. When all the 36 Rafale jets are delivered by 2022, it will take it to 32 squadrons, still well below the 42 squadrons of the sanctioned strength.