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.
PM Modi Brazil visit 2025, BRICS summit Brasilia: The countries have had contact since colonial times. Brazil is also India’s largest trading partner in South America.
Elon Musk New Political Party Explained: Why exactly does Elon Musk oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? How soon can his America Party take off? We answer, in 3 points.
Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case: In early March, after gold was recovered from the actor, DRI officials called Ranya Rao’s case “one of the biggest seizures of gold at Bengaluru airport in recent times.” What is she accused of, and what does the law say?
India and Argentina celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2024, and seek to build on cooperation in several areas. Here are three lesser-known facts about bilateral relations between the two nations.
For the first time since 1923, Paris opened River Seine for swimmers on Saturday, after an extensive cleanup operation spurred by the Olympics held in the city last year
On July 2, 1776, 12 of the 13 member-states of the Congress “unanimously” observed that the colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
The 940-page bill is estimated to add $3.3 trillion to the federal debt over a decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office, a non-partisan government agency
What is Canada's Digital Services Tax, and why was it such a sticking issue with the US? What will its revocation mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government? We explain.
One cleric recently said, “Zumba is harmful to the moral life of students” and that girls and boys should not be allowed to “mingle under the pretext of the Zumba dance”.
Multiple legal challenges have been filed over the years against the inclusion of the words. Just last year, the Supreme Court upheld them in a verdict. Here is why.
Shubhanshu Shukhla Spacex Dragon Spacecraft Docking Explained: Space docking is an intricate procedure that brings together and joins two fast-moving spacecraft in the vastness of space
Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission: 'I am Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and I am the mission pilot': Here's what Shukla hopes to achieve from the Axiom mission
Meant for wealthy foreigners, the Trump Card would grant them residency and work rights as well as a path to citizenship without going through the usual hassle or red tape. However, there are challenges.
The Indian government established the IBCA through the National Tiger Conservation Authority in 2024, with the mandate to protect seven big cats – the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma.
Middle East conflict News, Iran Israel missile strikes: What was the context for these attacks? What kind of damage has been inflicted? How has Iran responded? How has the world responded, and what happens next?
PM Modi Cyprus visit 2025: This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Cyprus in over 20 years, and is being seen by many as a strategic signal to Turkey, which has steadily deepened its ties with Pakistan. We explain why.
Confrontations broke out in the city of Paramount, which has a significant Latino population, over the weekend. US President Donald Trump has now called in the National Guard.
Bengaluru stampede tips: The tragedy outside the M A Chinnaswamy Stadium was a product of mismanagement and unruly crowd behaviour. While a single individual cannot prevent stampedes, some survival tips should be kept in mind.
