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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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What happened in Tennessee: How 2 black lawmakers were expelled by the Republican supermajority in the state House of RepresentativesSubscriber Only
April 11, 2023 16:06 IST
Three lawmakers were protesting against gun violence in the Tennessee House, employing democratic methods that are often seen in India's Parliament and state Assemblies. One of the expelled lawmakers has now been reinstated.
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Top secret US documents leaked: What they reveal about the Russia-Ukraine warSubscriber Only
April 10, 2023 17:09 IST
Pentagon officials have admitted that the documents are real, but they seem to have been edited in some places. Here's what they contain.
Mon, Apr 10, 2023
A greener way to die: How human composting is growing as an alternative to burial or cremationSubscriber Only
April 09, 2023 15:49 IST
Human composting — a process that costs around $5,500 including the laying-in ceremony and uses much less energy than cremation — has emerged as a viable option in the US for bidding goodbye to loved ones. The soil produced through this procedure can be used for gardening or can be spread in designated memorial grounds or forest conservation areas.
Sun, Apr 09, 2023
US SC Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury gifts from a Republican donor: What does a new report say?Subscriber Only
April 07, 2023 17:06 IST
Thomas appears to have violated a law that mandates justices, as well as federal judges, members of the US Congress and federal officials to report most gifts, experts said.
Fri, Apr 07, 2023
Recalling the story of the Maliana communal violence of 1987Subscriber Only
April 04, 2023 19:20 IST
68 Muslims were killed, allegedly by a mob accompanied by personnel of the UP PAC, in Maliana on May 23, 1987. This came a day after the Hashimpura massacre, for which 16 ex-PAC men were convicted in 2018.
Tue, Apr 04, 2023
This Quote Means | John F Kennedy: “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining”Subscriber Only
April 03, 2023 10:05 IST
The quote was said by the US President John F Kennedy during his State of the Union Address in 1962. It also found a place in the UPSC Mains examination essay paper in 2022.
Mon, Jun 26, 2023
170 trillion plastic particles are afloat in the oceans: What a new study says about microplasticsSubscriber Only
April 02, 2023 16:58 IST
Although it’s difficult to point out the exact number, a vast majority of these plastic particles are microplastics, which are particularly harmful to the oceans. They don’t readily break down into harmless molecules and marine organisms mistake plastic for food.
Mon, Apr 03, 2023
How did scientists create mice with two biological fathers?Subscriber Only
April 01, 2023 08:00 IST
The breakthrough has opened new possibilities for gay-male couples — or even a single man — to have their biological child without needing a female egg. However, scientists involved in the study pointed out that the research is in a very early stage
Sun, Apr 02, 2023
Donald Trump’s indictment: The case, its possible outcomesSubscriber Only
April 01, 2023 06:37 IST
Trump faces charges arising out of a hush-money payment to an adult film actress with whom he allegedly had a tryst in 2006. He may be charged with violating election law; however a conviction is far from certain.
Sun, Apr 02, 2023
The odd Chinese sensitivity towards Winnie the Pooh and why its new film won’t release in Hong KongSubscriber Only
March 29, 2023 19:10 IST
Over the years, President Xi Jinping has been compared to the beloved fictional bear; it is also used as a symbol of resistance to Chinese authoritarianism
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
IPCC releases its Synthesis Report: What are the key takeawaysSubscriber Only
March 21, 2023 16:47 IST
The new report has urged governments and policymakers to take urgent action to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Active volcano found on Venus: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
March 20, 2023 17:04 IST
For years, scientists have thought that Venus is geologically dead. But a new research paper indicates that a volcano on the planet's surface is still active.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
20 years after US-led invasion of Iraq: Why it happened and how it changed the worldSubscriber Only
March 19, 2023 18:16 IST
The war pushed Iraq into a cycle of brutal violence, heightened sectarianism and political instability that contributed to the rise of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.
Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Explained Books | A short history of microchips, the drivers of our worldSubscriber Only
March 18, 2023 06:26 IST
In his latest book, economic historian Chris Miller chronicles the history of microchips, with a focus on the key players who invented the new technology, and who ensured it was cheaply and readily available.
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
US approves Willow oil drilling project in Alaska: What is the outrage around thisSubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 17:36 IST
Experts suggested that while the Biden govt was aware approving the Willow project would cause backlash, it decided to go ahead. Here's why.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Wagner Group of mercenaries: Why Joe Biden and US Congress are at odds over designating it a ‘terrorist’ groupSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 18:30 IST
Experts suggest that if the Wagner Group were to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, it would equip the US and its allies with a variety of ways to starve the organisation and its members of resources.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
What is hustle culture, and how can it affect you?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2023 09:12 IST
In recent years, many have embraced hustle culture, believing sustained hard work can turn every dream into reality. However, several studies have shown that overwork can not only lead to early-age burnout but also severely damage people's health.
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
Climate change might lead to more wildfire-inducing ‘hot lightning’ strikes: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
March 06, 2023 20:11 IST
"Hot lightning" or long continuing current strikes can last from around 40 milliseconds to nearly a third of a second and are more likely to ignite wildfires than typical lightning strikes. Here's why.
Tue, Mar 07, 2023
‘Whiskey fungus’ due to Jack Daniel’s barrels covers US county in a black, sooty deposit: What is this microorganism?Subscriber Only
March 05, 2023 15:20 IST
Whiskey fungus, or Baudoinia compniacensis, thrives on ethanol vapours and tends to cover nearby surfaces with a black, sooty crust that is hard to remove. Several lawsuits have been filed over time against alcohol makers in different countries.
Mon, Mar 06, 2023
Fossil fuels firms failed to curb methane emission: What IEA’s annual report saysSubscriber Only
February 28, 2023 17:34 IST
The report said 75 per cent of methane emissions from the energy sector can be reduced with the help of cheap and readily available technology. However, fossil fuel companies have failed to take any substantial action regarding the issue
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?Subscriber Only
February 26, 2023 13:38 IST
Fully functional since 2013, ALMA has helped astronomers make groundbreaking discoveries, including that of starburst galaxies and the dust formation inside supernova 1987A
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Why the United Kingdom is seeing a rise in anti-immigration protestsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2023 12:53 IST
With an uptick in the influx of asylum seekers and illegal migration, protests have become a common occurrence across Britain in the past few weeks.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
14 pilot whales stranded in Sri Lanka: What is whale stranding and why does it happen?Subscriber Only
February 21, 2023 16:49 IST
Whale stranding is a phenomenon in which whales are stuck on land, usually on a beach. Other aquatic animals like dolphins and porpoises are also known to beach.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study saysSubscriber Only
February 20, 2023 19:43 IST
India and Pakistan make up one-third of the total number of people globally exposed to glacial lake outburst floods — around three million people in India and around two million people in Pakistan.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Moscow reminds French Prez Emmanuel Macron of Napoleon’s failed Russian invasion: What’s the history?Subscriber Only
February 20, 2023 09:37 IST
On Sunday, Macron called for Russia's defeat against Ukraine. The Russian reference to Napoleon was in the context of his unsuccessful invasion of Russia in 1812, in which he lost almost half a million of his men. The battle is believed to have begun his undoing.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023Journalism of Courage
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