Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
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
Authors you can follow
More From Anagha Jayakumar
Explained: Once ‘chainsaw of bureaucracy’, DOGE shut down months before mandate set to end
November 24, 2025 17:21 IST
Named after the eponymous memecoin featuring a Shiba Inu dog, DOGE was launched last November with much fanfare in a bid to slash the government’s size and wasteful public spending. However, critics have maintained that its actual impact was minimal. Here is everything to know
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Epstein Files may not become public yet, despite Trump signing their release into law. Here’s how
November 23, 2025 07:29 IST
Technically, Attorney General Pam Bondi may opt to delay the release of the files based on the last of the aforementioned conditions: anything that 'would jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary.'
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Behind Trump’s call to ‘execute’ Democrat lawmakers, concerns about illegal military action
November 22, 2025 14:39 IST
Several Democratic Congressmen filed police complaints on Friday following Trump’s social media posts suggesting they be 'executed'. However, this is not the first time the president has made such comments. Here is what to know
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
Nvidia’s quarterly results stem speculation of an AI bubble, for now. Here is what to know
November 20, 2025 11:15 IST
Nvidia's Q3 earnings may have provided some respite from speculation about an AI bubble. However, talk of the AI boom and its unsustainability has been high, and events in recent weeks have forced investors to press pause. We explain
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act: What are the Epstein Files, and how is Trump linked?
November 18, 2025 11:38 IST
Epstein files Act, Trump Epstein link: The files relating to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have hung over Trump’s second term like a dark cloud, with a collection of emails released last week referencing the current president’s proximity with the convicted financier
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
End of an era: Last ever ‘lucky’ penny pressed by US Mint
November 13, 2025 17:48 IST
The coin once sufficed to purchase “penny candy” like gumballs from vending machines, or pay for parking tickets. Its utility has reduced considerably since then, while it remains of value to numismatists
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Trump signs bill to end longest-ever US shutdown after 43 days: Issues at stake, next steps
November 12, 2025 18:41 IST
The bill to end the government shutdown does not address the chief demand by Democratic lawmakers: extending the health insurance subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. Here is what to know
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Unprecedented drought in Iran: What is happening, and why?Subscriber Only
November 12, 2025 07:36 IST
In the most immediate sense, Iran’s drought has been triggered by low autumnal rainfall. This capped a dry summer marked by soaring temperatures and extensive power cuts.
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
‘Farmer killings’, ‘human rights abuses’: Why Trump pulled out of South Africa G20 summitSubscriber Only
November 09, 2025 07:29 IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that no US government official would attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Africa later this month over purported 'human rights abuses.' Here is what to know
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
NYC mayor election 2025: Now that Zohran Mamdani is the mayor, what are his duties, challenges?Subscriber Only
November 05, 2025 12:26 IST
NYC mayor election 2025, Zohran Mamdani New York mayor: The New York mayor enjoys tremendous powers, supervising a staff of over 300,000 people, a budget exceeding $120 billion, and a GDP of $1.3 trillion. Here's what Zohran Mamdani will now be in charge of.
Wed, Nov 05, 2025
What Milei’s midterm victory means for Argentina’s economic recoverySubscriber Only
November 04, 2025 15:07 IST
The Argentina midterm was in many ways a referendum on his policy that saw him generously slash public spending in a bid to revive the laggard South American economy. Here is everything to know.
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
AP Venkateswara Temple Stampede: Why stampedes frequently tend to unfold in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 01, 2025 17:50 IST
The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi, and is the third such stampede to occur in the state this year
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
What Kerala’s declaration of eradicating extreme poverty really meansSubscriber Only
November 01, 2025 16:04 IST
The declaration follows a targeted four-year push led by local bodies under the state’s Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP), one of the first decisions taken by the Pinarayi Vijayan government after it commenced its second consecutive term in May 2021
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
Food stamps to stop from November 1: All about SNAP, US aid programme for poor AmericansSubscriber Only
October 27, 2025 19:50 IST
SNAP is the largest food assistance programme in the US in which the recipients are given reloadable debit cards, which they may use to purchase essential groceries from supermarkets and e-commerce platforms like Amazon Grocery
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
US-Australia deal to combat Chinese rare earths monopoly: 5 things to knowSubscriber Only
October 21, 2025 19:37 IST
The United States and Australia have committed at least $1 billion towards an $8.5 billion pipeline of projects over the next six months in mining and processing projects, as well as setting a minimum price floor for critical minerals
Tue, Oct 21, 2025
Trump’s 100% tariffs on China: How Chinese rare earth export curbs may ignite next trade warSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 15:57 IST
China on Trump Tariffs Explained: The move follows the sweeping export controls on rare earths and associated technologies announced by China earlier this week. Here is everything to know.
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Lecornu reappointed as French Prime Minister: 3 things to know about French crisisSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 13:01 IST
In a social media post, Lecornu announced that he had accepted the responsibility 'out of duty' and promised to 'put an end to this political crisis that exasperates the French people and to this instability that is harmful to France's image and its interests'
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
The dealmaker’s dealmaker: Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s troubleshooting special envoy?Subscriber Only
October 08, 2025 14:36 IST
Over the past nine months, Witkoff has been the face of Trump’s outreach in the Middle East and elsewhere, approaching complex geopolitical negotiations with the savvy of a real estate broker seeking to conclude deals
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
Why Sebastien Lecornu resigned less than a month after becoming French PMSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 14:51 IST
Macron government crisis, Sebastien Lecornu resignation: Lecornu, who was sworn in on September 9, is now the shortest-serving Prime Minister since 1958. He was also the fifth Prime Minister in two years under Macron, whose second term in office has been marred by political instability
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
Why Trump’s executive order assuring US support to Qatar is significantSubscriber Only
October 03, 2025 07:20 IST
The US president signed the order on Monday, three weeks after Israel launched surprise airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
What happens when the US government shuts down, and why this time may be differentSubscriber Only
October 01, 2025 16:29 IST
US Government Shutdown 2025: The present shutdown may prove have a different impact from those in the past, thanks to the Trump administrations repeated threats of dismissing federal employees instead of merely furloughing them. Here is everything to know
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Why Denmark PM apologised for decades-long sterilisation campaign against Greenlandic womenSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 18:05 IST
Her public apology in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, comes two weeks after the Danish government concluded a two-year investigation and released an explosive report detailing the extent of the scandal.
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
Explained: US Supreme Court to review Humphrey’s Executor limiting President’s powersSubscriber Only
September 24, 2025 06:22 IST
The conservative majority court said it would review the 90-year-old ruling that limits the president’s ability to fire federal officials. Here is what to know.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
What is the contentious 2 per cent ‘Zucman Tax’, which targets France’s billionaires?Subscriber Only
September 23, 2025 14:27 IST
Zucman has long proposed a 2% wealth tax targeted at the richest group, and maintained that billionaires should be taxed a minimum of 2% of their net worth, not just their annual income.
Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Bank of England places stablecoin transaction limits: What are stablecoins, their risks?Subscriber Only
September 15, 2025 19:22 IST
What are stablecoins, and how are they different from other cryptocurrencies? What risks have regulators flagged regarding stablecoins?
Mon, Sep 15, 2025Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us