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Alind Chauhan
Alind is a Delhi-based journalist with the Explained team of The Indian Express. His body of work includes analysis and reporting on science, climate change and artificial intelligence. He has previously worked with The Hindustan Times and CNN-News18. He has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Technology degree in mechanical engineering. His email: alindchauhan998@gmail.com
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In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the eighth instalment, we answer the question: ‘What are emissions scenarios and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)?’
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In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the seventh instalment, we answer the question: 'How does climate change impact extreme weather events?'
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
ISRO’s latest launch: Why is the GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’?Subscriber Only
February 17, 2024 20:13 IST
Unlike its predecessors, GSLV uses cryogenic engines — they consist of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen — that provide far greater thrust than the engines used in the older launch vehicles.
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
Warming up to climate change: What are climate tipping points?Subscriber Only
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In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the sixth instalment, we answer the question: ‘What are climate tipping points?'
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
PPP and PML-N in talks for forming coalition govt in Pakistan: What is the parties’ relationship like?Subscriber Only
February 10, 2024 17:58 IST
It isn’t as if PML-N and PPP would come together for the first time to form a coalition government in the Centre. The two parties have done so back in 2008 and 2022. Here is a look at the circumstances that brought PML-N and PPP together previously.
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao: How he almost quit politics, then became Prime MinisterSubscriber Only
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On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that former PM PV Narasimha Rao be conferred with the Bharat Ratna. Notably, just a year before he became the PM in 1991, Rao had thought his political career was almost over. So what happened?
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Pakistan elections 2024: A short history of the country’s fraught experiments with democracySubscriber Only
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The political history of Pakistan is laden with turmoil — it has had three constitutions, three military coups, and out of its 30 prime ministers, none have completed a full five-year term.
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Warming up to climate change: Is the Sun behind the rising global temperatures?Subscriber Only
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In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the fifth instalment, we answer the question: 'Is the Sun behind the rising global temperatures?'
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
How immigration has become the top issue in the 2024 US Presidential electionsSubscriber Only
February 02, 2024 18:49 IST
There has been a surge of illegal immigration on the United States’ southern border. Why? What is behind the US’s failure to address this issue? And how will this play out in an election year?
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
What is the cipher case, in which former Pak PM Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2024 14:30 IST
The cipher case is related to the disclosure of a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington in 2022. The document allegedly contained details of a meeting between the Pakistani envoy and US officials, who wanted Imran ousted from office.
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
What happened at the trial of Nathuram Godse, the man who killed Gandhi?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2024 11:08 IST
Godse was sentenced to death in 1948 by a special court set up in Delhi’s Red Fort. In his appeal filed in the Punjab High Court, Godse objected to the court’s finding that there was a conspiracy to kill Gandhi. He remained unrepentant, wrote Justice Khosla, who heard his appeal.
Wed, Feb 07, 2024
What is UNRWA, and why have Western countries paused its funding amid Gaza war?Subscriber Only
January 29, 2024 20:23 IST
The US and eight other Western countries, which together provided more than half of UNRWA’s 2022 budget, have decided to pause funding for the agency. The development could have severe implications for Palestinians in Gaza.
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
ASI report says temple existed at the site of Gyanvapi mosque: 5 key takeawaysSubscriber Only
January 26, 2024 16:45 IST
The report was submitted to the court last month in a sealed cover. It found that sculptural remains in cellars indicate there existed a large Hindu temple. Here's what else the report states.
Fri, Jan 26, 2024
The rooftop solar plan: India’s solar power capacity, target, and the way forwardSubscriber Only
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Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Warming up to climate change: What is the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold, and what happens when we breach it?Subscriber Only
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In this series of explainers, we will try to answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the fourth instalment, we try to answer the question: ‘What is the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold, and what happens when we breach it?’
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NASA regains contact with Mars helicopter: Everything you need to know about IngenuitySubscriber Only
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Sun, Jan 21, 2024
How India’s monsoon rain pattern has been changing amid climate changeSubscriber Only
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A new study has found that monsoon patterns in India have been fast-shifting and erratic in the past decade. This has been mainly driven by the accelerating rate of climate change. Here are five key takeaways.
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
The history of Iran’s Chabahar port, and its imperative for IndiaSubscriber Only
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Fri, Jan 19, 2024
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While snowfall in the Ladakh-Jammu and Kashmir region has been showing a declining trend in recent years, this season is remarkable. Here are the factors involved.
Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Warming up to climate change: As greenhouse gases occur naturally, why do emissions from human activities matter?Subscriber Only
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In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the third instalment, we try to answer the question: ‘As greenhouse gases occur naturally, why do emissions from human activities matter?’
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
Who is William Lai, the new president of Taiwan?Subscriber Only
January 13, 2024 20:08 IST
Son of a miner, Lai is a doctor turned politician. China isn’t very fond of him, though. Beijing officials consider him a “separatist” for his views on Taiwan’s sovereignty and said he would bring “severe danger” to cross-strait relations.
Sun, Jan 14, 2024
Israel withdraws some troops from Gaza: Why, what it means for Hamas conflictSubscriber Only
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024
Why 2023 was the warmest year ever, and what happens nowSubscriber Only
January 09, 2024 22:55 IST
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Wed, Jan 10, 2024
Global warming, sea level rise, ageing flood defence systems: Why European countries have been floodedSubscriber Only
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While rain this time of year isn’t unusual, it’s the intensity of the downpour that has set off alarm bells among experts. They suggest a combination of factors has led to the deluge in the countries. Here is a look.
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Warming up to climate change: How do we know humans are causing global warming?Subscriber Only
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