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.
May 18, 2025
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.
May 18, 2025
May 16, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
Unlike the banks it regulates, the RBI isn’t a company that announces a dividend. So, how does the transfer of its surplus work out?
May 23, 2025
May 16, 2025
How did Sikkim become a part of India almost three decades after Indian independence? We recall the history.
May 16, 2025
May 15, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Exercising powers vested upon her under Article 143(1), President Draupadi Murmu has made a 14-point reference to the SC for its consideration and opinion. Here are the 14 questions she has asked, published ad verbatim
May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025
The intention is to keep underlining its unilateral and false claims over Indian territory. It is part of a well-worn Chinese foreign policy playbook. India has consistently rejected these claims.
May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 14, 2025
May 13, 2025
Pakistan Air Base Destroyed: Indian missiles and drones inflicted heavy damage on at least eight Pakistan Air Force bases and several radar & air defence units in a withering aerial attack last week. While Pakistani air defences were knocked out, its aerial attacks were unable to breach Indian air defences.
May 13, 2025
May 12, 2025
Justice Gavai, who will become India’s second Dalit CJI on May 14, has spoken of his father’s association with the Congress party. What is this connection?
May 12, 2025
May 11, 2025
Mother's Day 2025 Meaning: Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express.
May 11, 2025
May 10, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express.
May 11, 2025
May 9, 2025
The development came after white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals had selected a new pontiff on the second day of the conclave.
May 11, 2025
May 8, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
HAROP drone India, UAV strike Lahore: India targeted multiple air defence systems in Pakistan on Thursday and successfully hit one in Lahore. The Israeli HAROP, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle, was used, it is understood. What is the HAROP?
May 9, 2025
May 7, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express.
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
While he may be remembered today as a political leader, in his youth Biju Patnaik was a fine aviator. He flew British aircraft during World War II
May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
Operation Sindoor May 7 update: Here's what to know about Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba's anti-India activities, and their hubs targeted today in Operation Sindoor.
May 8, 2025
May 6, 2025
UK India FTA 2025: India-UK trade was valued at £42.6 billion in 2024. For one, the deal will see India’s tariffs on whisky and gin halved. Indian professionals will also gain increased access to the UK market.
May 7, 2025
May 6, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
The reserarchers found that a weekly dose of semaglutide was effective at treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease
May 6, 2025
May 5, 2025
Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express
May 5, 2025
May 4, 2025
Pakistan test-fired a ballistic missile called the Abdali Weapon System on May 3. What is the missile, and what is the significance of the name?
May 5, 2025
May 4, 2025
Greg Abel Berkshire Hathaway CEO: Warren Buffett is set to step down at the age of 94. Here is why the change of guard is making waves, and what is known about Abel, as he prepares to follow one of the most well-known names in business to lead the $1.18 trillion conglomerate.
May 4, 2025
May 3, 2025
Formerly known as WorldCoin, World is based on the belief that it will eventually be impossible to distinguish humans from artificial intelligence (AI) agents on the Internet
May 3, 2025