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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.
Among those who died was Hamid ul Haq, the head of the school, which had been associated with the Taliban with several of its members, including the group's founder Mullah Omar, trained there
Tate has been accused of rape and human trafficking in Romania, but continues to attract attention online (particularly among young men) with 10.7 million followers on X at present.
Many have pointed out that the US President seems to harbour a personal dislike for Zelenskyy. Trump and Zelenskyy do have a history going back at least five years, when Zelenskyy did not do something Trump wanted him to. We explain.
Methane is one of the main drivers of climate change, responsible for 30 per cent of the warming since preindustrial times, second only to carbon dioxide
National Science Day 2025: Since when has February 28 been National Science Day? How did CV Raman make his great discovery for which he won the Nobel Prize, the only science Nobel for India so far?
The measles outbreak was originally concentrated in a rural Mennonite community in Gaines County, where many children are not vaccinated. Who are the Mennonites?
The revolutionary freedom fighter had made a resolve to never be captured alive. So after being surrounded by police, and with only a single bullet left in his gun, Azad had only one option before him
The fired employees allegedly discussed gender reassignment surgeries and gender neutral pronouns. How were the chats discovered? How is this case linked to the DEI programme that Trump has been targetting?
Weeks after exiting DOGE which he was slated to head with Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday announced a bid to run for Governor of Ohio, with the President’s support.
After we eat something, our body releases insulin to help us break down the food, and some of it reaches our brain to dampen our appetite. However, in people with obesity, the brain's response to insulin becomes weaker which affects how the body processes food
Since the 1950s, India has contributed over 290,000 peacekeepers across more than 50 UN Peacekeeping missions. Here is what to know about them and why India has remained one of the biggest contributors of troops over the years.
The CDU/CSU was led to victory on Sunday by the towering Friedrich Merz, who has never served in the German government until now. Here is what to know.
The researchers also developed ways to identify differences in the ways parents treat their children. Instead of asking parents if they have a favourite child, they enquired about more concrete information
The Battle of Karnal, on February 24, 1739, saw Persian emperor Nadir Shah handing a crushing defeat to the forces of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila, effectively ending Mughal power in India
The President has said the prestigious national institution had become too woke. But he also has a bit of personal history with it. Also, is it legal for him to take it over? Here’s the story.
The scientists treated spinal muscular atrophy, a debilitating genetic condition which affects motor neurons that control movement, and leads to progressive muscle weakening
German Federal Election Results 2025: This election in Germany will reveal if one of Europe's major powers gets a stable government, the direction its flailing economy could take, and how Berlin will deal with a Europe in turmoil and an unpredictable US.
The email is part of Musk’s larger stated aim to make government more efficient. But there has been pushback, including from the FBI, headed by Donald Trump’s appointee Kash Patel.
Champions Trophy 2025, India-Pakistan Match: Why was the Champions Trophy discontinued for eight years, and why has it come back? There are two main reasons. We explain.
Donald Trump CPAC Highlights: For Donald Trump, who was also at the CPAC, the event links to the beginnings of his political journey. He first attended the gathering in 2011 and became the Republican presidential nominee just a few years later.
Jhumur is the dance of Assam’s traditional ‘tea-tribes’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness some 8,600 dancers perform at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.
