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Arav Shah
The author is a Correspondent with the Explained desk at The Indian Express.
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What makes whisky, rum and vodka different? Not much, if you’re in India
September 05, 2026 20:07 IST
FSSAI’s objection to Old Monk being sold as rum has reignited questions over how spirits are classified in India. While international standards can be strict, back home, your whisky is likely rum, and your rum is probably flavoured spirit.
Sun, Sep 06, 2026
ISRO launches EOS-05: What are the different types of satellite orbits, and why do they matter?
September 05, 2026 16:31 IST
While several Earth observation satellites operate in low Earth orbit (160-2,000 km above Earth’s surface), EOS-5 will be positioned roughly 36,000 km above Earth, in geosynchronous orbit.
Sat, Sep 05, 2026
Rare shooting highlights Switzerland’s relationship with guns: High ownership, low violence
August 31, 2026 18:46 IST
Switzerland maintains one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Europe. Why is that? And how has it kept gun violence incidents low?
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Nepal disaster: What is a glacier collapse and how does it happen?Subscriber Only
August 29, 2026 06:19 IST
The flash floods that swept through Nepal have been attributed to a glacial collapse in the Himalayas. But how does a glacier collapse?
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why the country is so vulnerable
August 26, 2026 21:27 IST
Nepal’s has some of the highest peaks on Earth alongside narrow but deep river gorges. This combination creates funnels that naturally accelerate the speed of the flood water.
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
How does ship rescue work in international waters?
August 26, 2026 18:43 IST
When a vessel sinks, who comes to the rescue? From India’s maritime rescue centres to foreign naval assets, international law sets out how distress calls are received, rescue missions coordinated and nations work together to save lives at sea.
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Why ‘rough sleeping’ remains such a persistent problem in the UKSubscriber Only
August 22, 2026 16:37 IST
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £442 million to get homeless people, who are forced to sleep in the open, off the streets by Christmas. But questions remain over funding, rural inequality and whether the money will arrive in time.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Hanging, lethal injection, beheading: How countries carry out executionsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2026 16:16 IST
More than two-thirds of the world’s nations have abolished the death penalty. Here’s a look at the execution methods still used elsewhere, and the debates over their safety and humanity.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Behind the origins of India’s Spider-Man: Satyajit Ray, Stan Lee and a Rs 10 comicSubscriber Only
August 09, 2026 17:15 IST
The blockbuster success of Spider-Man films, like the newly released ‘Brand New Day’, in India is a testament to the character’s widespread popularity. But the origins of an Indian wall-crawler go further back.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Why the EU is deepening security ties halfway across the worldSubscriber Only
August 08, 2026 19:59 IST
The EU is expanding defence and maritime cooperation with the Philippines amid tensions with China and uncertainty over the US role in the region.
Sun, Aug 09, 2026
50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within EuropeSubscriber Only
August 04, 2026 06:30 IST
In the last week, over 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain through its exclave territory of Ceuta, including via sea. What drove this movement, and what does it say about frictions within Europe?
Tue, Aug 04, 2026
Why earthquake-prone Japan wants to set up a second capitalSubscriber Only
July 30, 2026 20:02 IST
Previous Bills introducing an alternative capital for Japan have been rejected in 2015 and 2020. What is happening this time round?
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Smriti Irani to Dharmendra Pradhan: BJP’s education ministers and their tenuresSubscriber Only
July 25, 2026 19:58 IST
Smriti Irani was in office for around two years, Prakash Javadekar served for two years and 10 months until the end of the first Narendra Modi government, and Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' served around two years until mid-2021. Here's a brief look at their tenures.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
As Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, a look at previous major protests against education ministersSubscriber Only
July 25, 2026 18:11 IST
BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on Saturday amid a storm over multiple exam paper leaks. Pradhan, however, is hardly the first Education Minister in India to face protests by students.
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
At Jantar Mantar, the stage under the stage: Not-so-popular faces propping up a popular protestSubscriber Only
July 23, 2026 18:41 IST
Below the stage on which the leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest sit and stand is a small, low-roofed refuge for those who extend their not-so-visible support to the protest. It is here that these ‘cockroaches’ crawl for a breather, and to exchange some words or laughs.
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
‘King of the North’ to the UK’s new PM: The rise of Andy BurnhamSubscriber Only
July 21, 2026 07:30 IST
Andy Burnham was the favourite early on after Keir Starmer’s exit, securing the votes of 379 of the 403 Labour MPs. He is also being viewed as a leader for the party in terms of the 2029 general elections.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026
The race for low Earth orbit: What the launch of Vikram-1 means for IndiaSubscriber Only
July 19, 2026 06:31 IST
India’s first privately developed orbital rocket has successfully placed multiple satellites in low Earth orbit. This is the zone immediately surrounding the planet where countries and private companies are increasingly crowding into. Here's why this zone matters, and where India stands in the race.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Why Nolan’s vision for ‘The Odyssey’ doesn’t fit on India’s IMAX screensSubscriber Only
July 17, 2026 06:30 IST
Only 41 theatres across the globe can project ‘The Odyssey’ in its native 15/70mm format. India doesn’t have any such commercial theatre. Here’s what to know.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
China lands a reusable rocket for the first time: Why this matters for the space raceSubscriber Only
July 12, 2026 07:30 IST
Before China, only Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin demonstrated the ability to launch and land rockets. Here's how China’s technology differs from other reusable rockets and the strategic implications of its breakthrough.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
The burden only Messi can bear: He gives every teammate freedomSubscriber Only
July 11, 2026 13:37 IST
The greatest of all time no longer wins matches by carrying Argentina alone, but by carrying the weight that allows everyone else to play without fear
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Expert Explains | Inside Japan’s defence pivot: Why it matters for India and the Indo-PacificSubscriber Only
July 03, 2026 14:15 IST
Amid Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India, former Ambassador to Japan Sujan Chinoy, Director-General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), explains key issues surrounding Japan’s defence.
Fri, Jul 03, 2026
From panel to pitch: How manga helped the rise of football in JapanSubscriber Only
June 30, 2026 19:54 IST
Japan is out of the World Cup after a hard-fought loss to Brazil. The country is today regarded as one of Asia’s best football teams, but its real introduction to football came through the pages of a cartoon in 1981.
Wed, Jul 01, 2026
How undersea cables helped Britain rule its global empireSubscriber Only
June 20, 2026 21:13 IST
On the 186th anniversary of Samuel Morse receiving a patent for the telegraph, a look at how Britain used undersea cables to build a global communications network.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
US-Iran talks: Why Switzerland’s image of neutrality is more complicated than it appearsSubscriber Only
June 20, 2026 14:21 IST
Switzerland has been a 'neutral' country for centuries now, making it an attractive financial destination and the preferred facilitator of mediation. This doctrine, however, has been repeatedly stretched and adapted to changing geopolitical realities and remains the subject of domestic debate.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Why a UK parliamentary bypoll is raising questions about Keir Starmer’s future as PMSubscriber Only
June 20, 2026 05:30 IST
Labour leader Andy Burnham’s win in Makerfield has evoked a fresh debate on a potential change of the party’s leadership. Here’s what to know about the byelection’s significance and what might follow.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
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