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.
Tropical forests are some of the most biodiversity-rich environments on the planet. However, in recent decades, these forests have faced large-scale deforestation.
The first Guinness Book of Records was published on August 27, 1955 and sparked a worldwide curiosity about extraordinary record-breaking achievements. Here’s the story
riffs on Indian goods, US-India trade tensions: Now that exporting things like clothes or gemstones to the US is no longer profitable, will they become cheaper for Indian consumers? Though this could seem logical, the picture is more complicated. Let us break it down.
According to Australian investigators, Iranian agents carried out at least two major anti-semitic attacks against Jewish establishments in Sydney and Melbourne last year. In fact, there is a history of attacks against Jewish interests in Australia since the war in Gaza began in October 2023.
The system — known as UPM J1040−3551 AabBab — consists of a pair of cold brown dwarfs orbiting a pair of young red dwarf stars, a configuration never seen before
Mission Sudarshan Chakra: CDS Chauhan said it will involve 'neutralisation of the enemy’s air vectors, including soft kills and hard kills, both kinetic and direct energy weapons.' Let's unpack his comments to understand what Sudarshan Chakra will require.
Trump recently wrote a critical social media post about South Korea. However, the meeting went better than expected, thanks to several promises and some strategising on Lee’s part.
The United States eradicated New World screwworms, a blue-grey blowfly, in the 1960s. These parasites can cause infestations in warm-blooded animals, and, rarely, humans, which can be extremely painful.
The more than 1.1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh put a massive strain in the developing country’s resources. But sending them back to Myanmar will not be easy
Trump nominates Sergio Gor: Who is Sergio Gor, and what signal does his nomination as ambassador to India send? When is he likely to arrive in India? We explain, in four points.
Constitution 130th Amendment Bill 2025 Explained: What are the provisions of The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, and why has it led to such outrage? What is a Joint Committee, which will now examine the Bill? We explain.
Taylor Swift Album Color Orange Explained: Taylor Swift has been wearing orange outfits in the last leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour. The colour has come a long way, from the Impressionist movement to now the Swiftie bandwagon.
These implants have emerged as promising tools for people with severe physical disabilities. They are also being used to restore speech in people who have limited reliable control over their muscles
Baloch Liberation Army FTO, US designates BLA terrorist: What is the significance of the FTO tag for the Baloch Liberation Army, and what is the India angle in this? We explain.
Operation Sindoor, S-400 missile system: What makes the S-400 missile system so valuable? What risk of US action was India facing when it made this weapons deal with Russia, and what happened after? We explain.
mRNA vaccines helped save millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have the potential to tackle future pandemics. However, the Trump administration has cut funds to mRNA vaccine research. But why?
Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed Intel’s CEO in March, has been asked by President Donald Trump to resign. The development has raised concerns among several industry experts, who see it as an abuse of executive power.
Marcos Jr India visit 2025: Marcos Jr’s father led the Philippines for two decades and was allegedly involved in corruption amounting to billions of dollars. The President himself rose to power in a landslide election victory in 2022. Here's how he scripted his political turnaround.
Trump has frequently lamented about not being awarded the prize, and world leaders hoping to develop a deeper relationship with the United States have picked up on the concern.
Paul Mackenzie, a pastor from Kenya, was at the centre of one of the all-time worst cult-related incidents, which came to light in 2023. Here is what to know.
