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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.
Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah saw a major exchange of fire on Sunday, raising concerns over another front of conflict opening up in the Middle East.
Lithium, also known as 'white gold', is one of the most sought-after metals on Earth. However, over the years, research has shown that lithium mining has had severe environmental fallouts, especially in countries such as Chile which are the leading producers of the metal
In the birth anniversary week of Ray Bradbury, a look at what his Farenheit 451 was all about, and why it remains relevant, 71 years after its publication.
The yacht was carrying 22 people, including 12 passengers and 10 crew members, when the storm hit. Among the six people still missing is 59-year-old tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, known as the 'British Bill Gates'
The findings could help researchers better understand the water cycle of Mars, which in turn could unlock questions related to the evolution of the planet’s climate, surface, and interior.
While the expression “once in a blue moon” implies a rare or unusual occurrence, blue moons are surprisingly not a rare astronomical phenomenon. However, the sighting of a blue moon and a supermoon in the same instance is uncommon and will next be seen in January 2037.
The latest ‘Small Community, Big Contributions, Boundless Horizons: The Indian Diaspora in the United States’ report says Indian Americans annually contribute $300 billion in tax revenues and own 60% of all US hotels.
According to the prosecutors, Sangha has been supplying ketamine from her 'stash house' since at least 2019. Estrada called her Los Angeles home a 'drug-selling emporium'.
We explain why SSLVs were developed and how they differ from the other major launch vehicles used thus far — the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
The findings challenge the long-held belief that microwave radiation used to warm food completely kills bacteria, which can cause food-borne illnesses.
Elon Musk cited a “massive DDoS attack” for the technical glitches during his recent audio interview with Donald Trump on X. We explain how such attacks work.
The island is located in the northeastern region of the Bay of Bengal, close to the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar. It is nine kilometres away from the southern tip of Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf peninsula.
US-based short seller has alleged that Madhabi Puri Buch invested in an offshore fund linked to the Adani Group a few years ago. The Sebi chief has said that she followed disclosure norms when appointed to the agency.
SEBI’s ‘Code on Conflict of Interest’ seeks to ensure that the board ‘conducts in a manner that does not compromise its ability to accomplish its mandate or undermine the public confidence’ in the body
With Mohammad Yunus at the helm in Bangladesh, an interim government has been sworn in. It comprises a wide range of figures, from young student activists to career diplomats, with some representation for women and minority groups.
India has decided to let Sheikh Hasina stay in the country despite the lack of an official policy on refugees. What questions arise when refugees are allowed and what principles govern their return?
The Supreme Court rarely entertains reviews of its rulings, except on narrow grounds to correct grave errors that have resulted in a miscarriage of justice.
Yunus, 84, is a globally recognised economist and has pioneered a system of microfinance that is believed to have helped a large number of Bangladeshis out of extreme poverty. However, he has shared a frosty relationship with Sheikh Hasina.
The downfall of Sheikh Hasina ought to appear as a surprise only to those who were unwilling to see the writing on the wall. Now that she is gone, New Delhi must actively work to limit the damage, and ensure the high stakes in the relationship are protected.
