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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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First discovered in 1802, tantalum is a rare metal named after a Greek mythological figure. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
A brief history of OpenAI — and what led to Sam Altman’s ousterSubscriber Only
November 20, 2023 20:16 IST
The recent turn of events once again brought OpenAI under the spotlight. It first broke into the mainstream after the launch of the chatbot ChatGPT, which took the world by storm. Here is a look at how it was established, who runs it, and what its goals are.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Explained: Art historian B N Goswamy’s work on Indian miniature painting traditionSubscriber Only
November 17, 2023 19:21 IST
In his work, Goswamy unearthed family lineages of renowned artists who played an essential role in the development and continuation of miniature painting. Here is a look at India’s miniature painting tradition and the significance of his contribution.
Sat, Nov 18, 2023
Expert Explains: What led to the Uttarakhand tunnel collapse — and how it could have been avoidedSubscriber Only
November 16, 2023 07:00 IST
An under-construction tunnel on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district collapsed at dawn on Sunday, trapping 40 workers inside.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Why Israel is attacking Gaza’s al-Shifa hospitalSubscriber Only
November 15, 2023 07:09 IST
“The situation is dire and perilous. It’s been 3 days without electricity, without water and with very poor Internet which has severely impacted our ability to provide essential care,” the WHO’s director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Why will Saturn’s rings briefly ‘disappear’ from view in 2025?Subscriber Only
November 10, 2023 18:15 IST
It isn't as if Saturn is going to lose all its rings in 2025. The rings will just be invisible from Earth and will reappear soon thereafter. Why will this happen?
Sun, Nov 12, 2023
10 things Delhi-NCR needs to do to tackle air pollution: What an IIT Kanpur study saidSubscriber Only
November 07, 2023 17:41 IST
A successful execution of these 10 measures is expected to bring down PM 2.5 levels to 72 μg/m3 and PM 10 levels to 120 μg/m3 — on November 2, when Delhi’s air quality dropped to the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season, PM 2.5 and PM 10 stood at 508 µg/m3 and 857 µg/m3 in Anand Vihar at 9 am.
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
The case of the missing butterflies, fireflies and dragonfliesSubscriber Only
November 05, 2023 14:57 IST
Where are these insects that we grew up with? Read on to find out what their disappearance means for us
Mon, Nov 06, 2023
Delhi’s air pollution steadily worsening since 2021: Four key findings of a new air quality studySubscriber Only
November 03, 2023 19:26 IST
The analysis has been released at a time when Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to hit the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season. While on Thursday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city breached the 400 mark, it reached 476 the next day
Sat, Nov 04, 2023
A ‘land bridge’ across Thailand’s Kra Isthmus: What is this centuries-old idea, resurrected again?Subscriber Only
November 02, 2023 08:00 IST
The initial idea was of a 90-km canal joining the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Now it is a China-backed economic corridor with ports on both sides. The project could take away the critical value of the Strait of Malacca — but is it doable?
Wed, Nov 01, 2023
What the rapid ice melt in West Antarctica meansSubscriber Only
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The rapid melting of ice sheet in West Antarctica is now unavoidable, according to a new study. What is an ice sheet? Why does its melting matter? Is all hope lost?
Tue, Oct 31, 2023
What is Cubism — and how Braque and Picasso created itSubscriber Only
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It is well known that Pablo Picasso pioneered Cubism. What exactly is Cubism? What did Picasso do that was considered so revolutionary? We explain.
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
What is the classified document, that led to former Pak PM Imran Khan’s indictment in the cypher case?Subscriber Only
October 23, 2023 18:16 IST
The case pertains to the disclosure of a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington last year. The document allegedly contained details of a meeting between the Pakistani envoy and US officials, who wanted Imran ousted from office.
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
Nawaz Sharif back in Pakistan: What this means for the former PM, his country, and Imran KhanSubscriber Only
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The former PM’s downfall from power came after he lost crucial support of Pakistan’s military and was accused of corruption. What are the implications of his return? We explain.
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
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MPs raise questions during Question Hour to hold the government accountable for its policies and actions. What is the procedure for asking the questions? What is the importance of the exercise?
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim futureSubscriber Only
October 18, 2023 19:50 IST
Hundreds of fish dead, no drinking water, food or other supplies — the latest spell of drought in the Amazon rainforest has disrupted the lives of tens of thousands of Indigenous people. What's the cause behind it?
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
Ground invasion imminent, what are the implications for Gaza, Hamas, and the Palestinian movement?Subscriber Only
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Israel’s tanks are on Gaza’s borders. It has ordered more than a million Gazans to leave. Prof Khaled Al Hroub, an expert on Hamas, Islam and politics, and the Middle East explains what happens now.
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
What happens if Israel invades Gaza? Enormous costs, devastation, and a possible stalemateSubscriber Only
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Israel, which is preparing for a ground assault against Hamas, has no easy options on the table. It could possibly destroy the militant leadership, but what happens thereafter isn't clear. Here's why.
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
What is Israel’s new ‘unity government’ overseeing the military campaign in Gaza?Subscriber Only
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Which leaders have joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and who have chosen to stay away? Why have they taken this decision?
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Hamas, Fatah, Islamic Jihad, PLO, and Palestinian Authority: A brief introduction to the political players in PalestineSubscriber Only
October 11, 2023 08:05 IST
There are several political players involved in Palestine. Here is a primer on all the entities you need to know about.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Hamas may have hit — or killed — a brewing Israel-Saudi agreement: here’s howSubscriber Only
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The US has been trying to broker a deal that would formalise ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Such a deal would change the Middle East, and serve important American objectives in the region. But there are also Iran and China in this mix. What’s the story here?
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
A short history of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that has attacked IsraelSubscriber Only
October 07, 2023 16:23 IST
Hamas is the largest Palestinian militant Islamist group and one of the two major political parties in the region. It is also designated a terrorist group by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Mon, Oct 09, 2023
Nipah & Covid carriers? Bad omen? ‘Bats are beautiful’, say researchersSubscriber Only
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Considered harbingers of misfortune and carriers of deadly viruses, bats have for long had an unfair share of bad press. A small group of bat researchers in India is working to change that
Sun, Oct 08, 2023
Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?Subscriber Only
October 04, 2023 19:31 IST
Flash floods occurred in north Sikkim after the South Lhonak Lake burst due to incessant rains. For years, numerous studies highlighted the lake’s rapidly growing size and marked it as susceptible to glacial lake outburst flood.
Fri, Oct 06, 2023
How Republican leader McCarthy became the first ever US House Speaker to be removed from officeSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 15:19 IST
It took 15 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy to become the House Speaker in January, but only one to get ousted from the job. Why was he removed? What will happen now? Who can become the next Speaker?
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