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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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On this day 34 years ago, the Soviet Union left Afghanistan: Why did it withdraw, and what was the impact?Subscriber Only
February 15, 2023 20:08 IST
The Soviet-Afghan war had far-reaching and long-term consequences, including the disintegration of the USSR, the Afghan civil war, the rise of radical Islamism, and the formation of al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Ring around a dwarf planet lies where it isn’t supposed to exist: What it means, why it mattersSubscriber Only
February 15, 2023 12:53 IST
Located at a distance of 2,500 miles from the dwarf planet, the ring is so far from the Roche limit that it should have coalesced into a moon. How was it discovered, and what does this mean? Why is it so far away?
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Thousands of Israelis protest proposed judicial reforms: What does the govt want to change, and why?Subscriber Only
February 14, 2023 20:50 IST
Protestors have claimed that the proposed changes would curtail judicial independence, promote corruption and put civil and minority rights at risk in Israel.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Scientists discover new ‘quasicrystal’ in Nebraska, US: What are quasicrystals?Subscriber Only
February 13, 2023 10:17 IST
Quasicrystal is essentially a crystal-like substance. However, unlike a crystal, in which atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern, a quasicrystal consists of atoms that are arranged in a pattern that doesn’t repeat itself regularly.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
US bombed Nord Stream gas pipelines, says top investigative journalist. What happened under the Baltic Sea last year?Subscriber Only
February 09, 2023 18:10 IST
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh has reported that US Navy divers, operating under cover of a mid-summer NATO exercise, planted remotely triggered bombs to destroy three of the four pipelines.
Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Exposure to air pollution during training affects race performance, new study findsSubscriber Only
February 07, 2023 16:02 IST
Training and completing at higher levels of air pollutants leads to slower race times. Study asks coaches to consider approaches to reduce air pollution exposures while training athletes.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
NASA-ISRO partnership’s satellite all set to arrive in India: What is NISAR and its mission?Subscriber Only
February 06, 2023 15:18 IST
Once launched into space, NISAR will provide critical information on Earth’s crust, ice sheets, and ecosystems, helping researchers better understand the causes and consequences of land surface changes.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
How the Pakistan army’s Lal Masjid operation led to the downfall of Pervez MusharrafSubscriber Only
February 05, 2023 19:21 IST
The siege of Lal Masjid in Islamabad in 2007 changed the course of not only Musharraf’s rule but also Pakistan’s relationship with Islamist militancy. It led to the rise of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has carried out numerous deadly attacks across the country over the years.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyse large structures?Subscriber Only
February 04, 2023 14:06 IST
Muons are subatomic particles raining from space. They are created when the particles in Earth’s atmosphere collide with cosmic rays.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
European Union unveils its ‘Green Deal Industrial Plan’: What does it entail?Subscriber Only
February 04, 2023 12:07 IST
EU Green Deal Industrial Plan: The proposal involves building a simpler regulatory framework, providing faster access to funds, enhancing skills and improving the EU’s trade network.
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
The trial of Nathuram Godse: What happened after Gandhi was killedSubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 09:41 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.
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
How do cows and sheep contribute to climate change?Subscriber Only
January 29, 2023 15:57 IST
Ruminant species release methane through burps during the process of digesting the organic matter that they eat. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Jack Ma have financially backed scientific efforts to tweak the animals’ diet so that they release less methane
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
US, Germany to send world’s deadliest tanks to Ukraine: What does this mean for Russia and the war?Subscriber Only
January 28, 2023 14:01 IST
Will these tanks be game-changers in Ukraine's war with Russia or simply really expensive squibs?
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
DU researchers find over 250 fossilised eggs belonging to dinosaurs in central India: What are their observationsSubscriber Only
January 27, 2023 10:55 IST
The study of eggs and nests has shed light on the lives of titanosaurs, the largest dinosaurs to have ever lived. Researchers have found new details about their different species, reproductive systems, parental behaviour and colonial nesting behaviour.
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
I-T dept surveys BBC premises: Who owns BBC, how does it functionSubscriber Only
January 24, 2023 19:34 IST
As the officials of the I-T Department conduct surveys at the BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai, here is a look at how the organisation works, who runs it, and how it generates its revenue.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Why Ukraine wants more tanks from allies like Germany in the war with RussiaSubscriber Only
January 23, 2023 08:25 IST
Experts suggest tanks such as Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 would provide an armoured fist to Ukraine that can crumble the defence lines of Russia. But how do more tanks give an advantage? We explain.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Studies find ‘immune imprinting’ might be making bivalent boosters less effective: What is it and how does it work?Subscriber Only
January 22, 2023 17:11 IST
Over the years, scientists have realised that imprinting acts as a database for the immune system, helping it put up a better response to repeat infections.
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Provincial assemblies of Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dissolved: What will happen now?Subscriber Only
January 20, 2023 21:05 IST
According to reports, the dissolution of both provincial assemblies is a bid by Khan to push for early national elections.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
The US hits the debt ceiling: What does it mean?Subscriber Only
January 20, 2023 19:36 IST
The debt ceiling is the maximum amount the U.S. government can borrow to fulfil its financial obligations. Experts suggest the country would face severe economic consequences in case the limit is breached.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Why are health workers protesting in Spain?Subscriber Only
January 18, 2023 14:23 IST
Amid the protests in Madrid, the regional government has responded by saying that they are motivated by the 'political interests of left-wing parties'.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Why Israelis are protesting a proposed judicial overhaulSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 08:12 IST
Ever since Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in the first week of January, unveiled his proposal to overhaul the country’s legal system, large protests have taken place across Israel.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Why Germany’s defence minister Christine Lambrecht had to resignSubscriber Only
January 17, 2023 15:54 IST
Lambrecht’s resignation has come at a crucial moment as Germany is set to meet defence ministers of other Western powers at an American military base to discuss support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Protests in Germany against coal mine expansion: Has Russia Ukraine conflict forced Europe to use more coal?Subscriber Only
January 17, 2023 08:15 IST
Germany protests: Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, several countries, especially European nations, have been facing an energy crisis. How has their coal use been impacted?
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
Noise pollution affects dolphins’ ability to communicate: What new study saysSubscriber Only
January 16, 2023 16:04 IST
Noise from large commercial ships, military sonars or offshore drilling can severely impact the well-being of dolphins. Here is how.
Tue, Jan 17, 2023
James Webb telescope discovers its first Earth-sized exoplanet: What are exoplanets?Subscriber Only
January 15, 2023 18:08 IST
Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars and are beyond our solar system. According to NASA, to date, more than 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered. But why do we study them? We explain.
Mon, Jan 16, 2023Journalism of Courage
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