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.
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.
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
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.
