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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.
CYCLONE DANA UPDATES: Cyclone Dana, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 100-110 kmph, and gusts at 120 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. Here is a look at what a cyclone is, its types.
Researchers found that MHWs deep in oceans may be “significantly under-reported” and caused by ocean currents. However, they are also being impacted by global warming.
Israel’s justification for its military offensive on Gaza, since the very beginning, has been to “wipe Hamas off the Earth”. To this rather vague end, Sinwar’s death is a major milestone.
SCO Meeting in Pakistan: The SCO meet saw some cautious movement on India-Pakistan ties, while India remained the only member to not endorse China's Belt and Road Initiative. Here is all you need to know about what happened at the meeting.
The United States’ Federal Trade Commission will soon implement a rule making it easier for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and memberships. Here is what you need to know
Liam Payne News: Payne had earlier spoken publicly about his struggles with substance abuse. Here is what is known so far about his death and what made the band One Direction a phenomenon.
Sikhs began migrating from India to Canada in the late 19th Century and today comprise around 2% of Canada’s population. How did the community come to occupy an important space in politics? We explain.
This is not the first time that India and Canada have locked horns over an issue connected to the Khalistan movement in Canada. The tussle goes back to 1982 when then PM Indira Gandhi spoke her mind on the subject to Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, who was Canada’s Prime Minister then.
China announced military drills near Taiwan in what it claims is retaliation for Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's 'dangerously separatist remarks' on October 10. Here is all you need to know.
Baba Siddique murder case: Punjab-based gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was also named in the killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala. What are his origins and who is the gang known to target? Why has his group made threats to actor Salman Khan?
A deadly new weapon in the Russia-Ukraine War, dragon drones are known to emit a molten metal that burns at 2,427 degree Celsius, essentially raining down fire.
During the 20th century, life expectancy soared dramatically primarily due to innovations in public health and medicine — between 1920 and 2020, the average human life span doubled. But there are limitations in going beyond these advancements.
For some, Nadal is the greatest tennis player of the modern era. But in recent years, injuries resulted in his early exit from tournaments or withdrawal from participation. We recall.
The ASEAN grouping is one of the more successful examples of multinational organisations globally. Why is it a significant aspect of India’s foreign policy in the region, especially in the backdrop of China’s recent assertions here? We explain.
The Brazil Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the reinstatement of X after the company agreed to comply with the court order and paid a hefty fine. Why did the Court order the suspension of X? We explain
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2024: While the 1987 J&K elections led some to lose faith in the electoral process, aiding the rise of militancy in the state, the 2002 polls were seen as a reversal.
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Election Results 2024: The BJP will view its performance in the Jammu region as affirmation of what it sees as an inalienable link between J&K and its own inception as a party. To the BJP, this connect is exemplified by the person of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whom it describes as its 'Inspiration'.
Although spaying and neutering puppies is a common practice worldwide, there has been a growing debate in recent years over the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures
Nobel Prize for Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have won the Nobel for “the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”. We explain what this means, and why it matters.
