The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and...Read More
The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and lifestyle.
April 26, 2020
Following Trump’s comments, some reports suggested that health authorities in New York City reported an unusually high number of New Yorkers who had ingested bleach or other household cleaning agentsdon
April 29, 2020
April 25, 2020
Kesavananda Bharati case: Since the Indian Constitution was first adopted, debates have raged as to the extent of power that Parliament should have to amend key provisions.
April 18, 2023
April 25, 2020
Can coronavirus (Covid-19) spread, or be controlled by heating, ventilation or air-conditioning systems? Here is what the guidelines issued by the government says.
April 25, 2020
April 25, 2020
Kidney damage is common in severe cases of Covid-19. However, it is not yet clear if the virus directly attacks the kidneys, or if kidney failure or damage is a part of multiple-organ failure.
April 25, 2020
April 23, 2020
Oxford scientists have said that the COVID-19 jab they are developing has an 80 per cent chance of success.
April 24, 2020
April 22, 2020
Trump's immigration order: The restrictions will be effective for a period of 60 days starting April 23, but they may be extended or modified depending on the dynamics of the US labour market.
April 23, 2020
April 22, 2020
Earth Day 2020: The 50th anniversary has arrived while the world is facing the novel coronavirus pandemic.
April 23, 2020
April 21, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The only known source for members of family B and C to get infected was patient A1. So then, how could they be infected?
April 22, 2020
April 20, 2020
The legacy of the shooting includes what has been called the 'Columbine effect', referring to the several copycat crimes and mass shootings that have since occurred in the US.
April 21, 2020
April 20, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Merril Deitch was known for his work on the highly admired animated series ‘Tom and Jerry’ and ‘Popeye the Sailor’.
April 22, 2020
April 19, 2020
It is essential that the healthcare worker wears a PPE while taking the sample and follows all biosafety precautions.
April 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Among the ideas being considered is an “immunity certificate” or “immunity passport”, whose holders would be able to get back to work.
April 21, 2020
April 19, 2020
The chance of getting the coronavirus disease from an infected person is more within a household than in the community or at the population-level.
April 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Trump, who faces re-election in the next few months, is facing widespread disapproval for his handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
April 21, 2020
April 18, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The aggressive methods to halt the virus by suspending mobility are examples of a strategy known as the ‘precautionary principle’.
April 21, 2020
April 18, 2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19): Here's why it is important for health authorities to ensure the cause and circumstances of the death of patients are up to date and accurate.
April 19, 2020
April 18, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): A new study published in Science looks at what will happen after the initial, most severe pandemic wave passes.
April 19, 2020
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19): A person from any age group can become immunocompromised either due to certain medical treatments or due to diseases such as auto-immune diseases.
April 18, 2020
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): June Almedia was the first individual to see the human coronavirus in 1965. Who was she, and how did she do it?
April 18, 2020
April 16, 2020
The results have energised the campaign of Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden, who in November will try to wrest Wisconsin from President Trump.
April 17, 2020
April 16, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): After leaving the ICU, patients may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). What is this?
April 17, 2020
April 16, 2020
The Centre has recommend the integration of identified needs of potable water in the micro-plans of districts that are being formulated to combat the spread of Covid-19.
April 17, 2020
April 15, 2020
India plans to use the equipment requested in both the deals on the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime aircraft.
April 16, 2020
April 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): One “particularly difficult” aspect of the pandemic is whether to allow visitors to meet their critically-ill family members.
April 16, 2020
April 15, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Under US law, non-immigrant visas do not allow its holders to live and work in the US permanently.
April 16, 2020