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Anagha Jayakumar
Anagha is a Subeditor at the Explained desk of The Indian Express. They graduated from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai in 2024, after a prolonged academic stint in the areas of Economics and Management. You can contact them on LinkedIn or follow Anagha on X @inanaghaswords
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NASA confirmed in 2018 that Saturn will indeed lose its rings for good. In fact Saturn’s rings are constantly being pulled towards the planet because of its gravity and magnetic field.
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Who is new France PM Michel Barnier? Why did his appointment take so long?Subscriber Only
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Two months after French parliamentary elections concluded, President Emmanuel Macron appointed the EU’s former Brexit negotiator as the France Prime Minister on Thursday
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Explained: Significance of the China-hosted FOCAC summit, with 53 African countries in attendanceSubscriber Only
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The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation comes at a crucial time when China, amid an economic slowdown, would seek to streamline its presence in Africa.
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Why Mongolia refused to arrest Vladimir PutinSubscriber Only
September 04, 2024 19:55 IST
There is an ICC warrant out for Russia's President, and all countries that have signed on to the Rome Statute are obligated to execute it. Why is the ICC chasing Putin, and why did Mongolia refuse to help?
Thu, Sep 05, 2024
Why is the far-right AfD party’s victory in a German regional election significant?Subscriber Only
September 03, 2024 15:43 IST
AfD’s victory in Thuringia, a German province marks the first time a far-right party has emerged victorious in state elections post World War II. For a country with such a beleaguered history, this may well be cause for alarm.
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Why does France not have a new prime minister nearly two months after its elections?Subscriber Only
September 01, 2024 14:00 IST
The leftist coalition NFP won the largest number of seats in the French elections but fell short of the majority mark. Some leftist parties have now called for President Emmanuel Macron to be impeached over his refusal to appoint a PM from their bloc.
Mon, Sep 02, 2024
Who is Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway which attained a $1 trillion market cap?Subscriber Only
August 29, 2024 20:58 IST
Warren Buffett is well-regarded in investment circles for his acumen and business principles which have helped him amass at least $146 billion in personal wealth. His is also the only non-tech company to have hit the $1 trillion milestone.
Sat, Aug 31, 2024
History and controversies of AMMA, the Kerala actors’ body that was led by superstar MohanlalSubscriber Only
August 28, 2024 19:54 IST
The entire executive committee of AMMA was forced to resign after allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against prominent members of the Malayalam film industry surfaced in the aftermath of the publication of the Hema Committee's report.
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
Why FSSAI withdrew its advisory on removing A1, A2 claims on milk and milk productsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2024 16:53 IST
What is the difference between A1 and A2 milk? Why did FSSAI direct food business operators to not make claims regarding this?
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
What was the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, which claimed winged humans lived on the Moon?Subscriber Only
August 25, 2024 21:25 IST
In 1835, The New York Sun published the first of six stories describing in breathtaking detail the purported discovery of life on the moon. The catch – none of this was true. Here’s what happened.
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
All about Singapore’s $2.3 billion money laundering scandal, in which Chinese nationals have been arrestedSubscriber Only
August 25, 2024 20:20 IST
Exactly one year after the scandal broke, Singapore authorities arrested finance professionals in connection with the case. The case raises questions about the city-state’s stature as a global financial hub.
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayedSubscriber Only
August 22, 2024 08:59 IST
The 233-page document provides a damning indictment of the discrimination and exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
Why is Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigning?Subscriber Only
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Kishida's approval ratings have touched rock bottom, and he has said that 'politics cannot function without public trust'. How did things come to this, and what happens now?
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
How a knife attack triggered a wave of far-right protests across the UKSubscriber Only
August 11, 2024 14:12 IST
A 17-year-old was charged with murder for a knife attack in the UK earlier this week. Far-right groups engaged in violence, racism and anti-immigration chants in response. Here is why.
Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Who is Tim Walz and why did Kamala Harris pick him as her Vice Presidential candidate?Subscriber Only
August 06, 2024 21:00 IST
Walz is the Governor of Minnesota, a state which has largely voted for the Democratic Party over the years. However, his midwestern background may also be a differentiator for the party in crucial 'swing' states where victory is not easily guaranteed.
Wed, Aug 07, 2024
Why Nicolas Maduro’s re-election has triggered protests in Venezuela, criticism abroadSubscriber Only
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Neighbours of Venezuela have issued mixed reactions. Maduro’s long-term allies, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua welcomed the result.
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Why are Russian athletes ‘banned’ from the 2024 Paris Olympics?Subscriber Only
July 30, 2024 17:07 IST
The International Olympic Committee has banned athletes from representing Russia and Belarus in the ongoing Olympics. However, some are participating under a neutral banner. Here’s why.
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and CanadaSubscriber Only
July 25, 2024 14:56 IST
Cases of listeriosis, spread by the bacteria known as “listeria monocytogenes”, have led to four deaths so far in the US and Canada.
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Why are students protesting in Bangladesh?Subscriber Only
July 17, 2024 17:43 IST
Over a hundred people have been killed in violent clashes amid student protests against the return of a 30% quota in government employment for the descendants of those who fought for the freedom of Bangladesh from Pakistan
Tue, Jul 23, 2024
All about the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump has been nominated as presidential candidateSubscriber Only
July 16, 2024 17:10 IST
About 2,500 Republican delegates from all US states and territories are attending the four-day event, which marks a key stage in the country’s election cycle. What can be expected this year?
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
With Trump’s shooting, recalling the last time a US President or presidential candidate was targetedSubscriber Only
July 15, 2024 05:55 IST
The assassination attempt against Donald Trump comes 43 years after President Ronald Reagan was shot. Who was the attacker and what was his motive?
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
George Clooney asks Biden to leave US presidential race: Why do his views matter?Subscriber Only
July 12, 2024 16:00 IST
Actor George Clooney is the latest among the voices asking President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic Party’s candidate in the US elections. Clooney is not just another liberal, Hollywood face, and has organised major fundraisers for the party over the years.
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
With PM Modi’s Austria visit, a look back at Indira Gandhi’s trip 41 years agoSubscriber Only
July 11, 2024 15:50 IST
Before PM Modi, Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit the European nation in 1983. Apart from economic cooperation, prevailing tensions in Punjab and Assam were discussed.
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Death before capture: What is the Israeli military’s Hannibal Directive?Subscriber Only
July 10, 2024 19:13 IST
The Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz has reported that when Hamas attacked on October 7, the IDF activated a deadly military policy that aims to exterminate the enemy even at the cost of killing Israeli soldiers. Where did this policy come from?
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Boeing pleads guilty in US fraud conspiracy case: what this means, what comes nextSubscriber Only
July 08, 2024 21:47 IST
The beleaguered airline company has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal conspiracy fraud charge tied to two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes. Why? What are the likely implications?
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