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.
FPV drones Ukraine Russia attack: The first-person view drones were reportedly first smuggled to Russia, where they were placed in “mobile wooden houses”. They struck regions nearly 4,000 km from the Ukraine-Russia border.
Capsized Ship Kerala Coast: What is known so far, and what advisories have been issued? Why are oil spills often disastrous for the local ecosystem? We explain.
Founded in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard was the first college in the American colonies. It remains among the most prestigious universities in the world.
DC embassy shooting update: US President Donald Trump said the killings were “based obviously on antisemitism”. What happened, and what is the context behind the responses to the attacks? We explain.
Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar Theory Gravity Explained: Narlikar was best known for propounding the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity (also known as conformal gravity), which sought to improve on Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.
Jyoti Rani Pakistan link, ISI spying case India: According to the police, Jyoti Rani was found sharing 'sensitive information' with a Pakistan High Commission official. What charges has she been booked under and what punishment do they carry? We explain.
ISRO 101st launch failure, PSLV-C61 mission failed: Since their introduction in the 1990s, the PSLV rockets have only failed twice – the first during the inaugural flight in 1993 and in 2017, when the C-39 mission was unsuccessful.
