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A frown for the ages: The Donald Trump mugshot and its significanceSubscriber Only
August 25, 2023 13:46 IST
Donald Trump has now become the first US President, either sitting or former, to not only face criminal charges, but to also have a mugshot in a police file.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Chandrayaan-1: The first time India ‘touched’ the MoonSubscriber Only
August 23, 2023 17:46 IST
Chandrayaan-1 carried a module called the Moon Impact Probe, which was dropped to the lunar surface as proof of India’s arrival.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
Pakistan President denies signing controversial bills, begins political slugfest: What is happening?Subscriber Only
August 21, 2023 17:23 IST
President Arif Alvi denied approving changes to the Official Secrets Act and the Pakistan Army Act, claiming that he was undermined by his own staff. The law ministry, however, asked him to “take responsibility for his own actions”.
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
What makes Hurricane Hilary ‘unprecedented’Subscriber Only
August 19, 2023 18:46 IST
As Mexico and Southern California brace for the never-seen-before storm, a look at what makes hurricanes over the US west coast so rare, and how global warming is changing things.
Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Explained Books | An exploration into some Indian ideas of freedomSubscriber Only
August 19, 2023 06:15 IST
Dennis Dalton’s ‘Indian Ideas of Freedom’ is an extended edition of his 1982 book which deals with how some of India’s greatest modern thinkers conceptualised the idea of freedom.
Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Deja vu: Why catastrophic landslides in Himachal recalls a familiar storySubscriber Only
August 18, 2023 19:47 IST
Himachal Pradesh is highly prone to landslides during the monsoon. Over the years, this risk has increased greatly due to human activity. A government document lists details of multiple landslides in the state over the decades.
Fri, Aug 18, 2023
Pink Floyd song reconstructed from listeners’ brain activity: How was this done, significanceSubscriber Only
August 17, 2023 20:48 IST
Researchers, for the first time, have managed to reconstruct a recognisable song fully from recorded brain activity of people.
Fri, Aug 18, 2023
The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain tradeSubscriber Only
August 17, 2023 06:58 IST
The Danube delta has provided Ukraine with an alternative passage for its grain after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal last month. Of particular importance in this ‘new’ trade route is the Sulina Channel. Here's why.
Thu, Aug 17, 2023
Independence Day: The lead-up to Indian independence, from a British perspectiveSubscriber Only
August 15, 2023 19:30 IST
Independence was a seminal moment in Indian history. It was also a seminal moment in British history, ending two centuries of British dominance in the world.
Thu, Aug 17, 2023
Why the Red Fort became the venue for the PM’s Independence Day speechSubscriber Only
August 15, 2023 07:39 IST
Every year on August 15, the Prime Minister of India hoists the tricolour and addresses the nation from Delhi’s historic Red Fort. Why was Red Fort chosen for this honour?
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
How the Indian Penal Code came into existence under British colonial ruleSubscriber Only
August 12, 2023 20:22 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on August 11, introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860. Shah claimed that the IPC was meant to protect the governing interests of the British rather than Indian citizens.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
PM Modi mentions Katchatheevu: Why the tiny, uninhabited island remains a hot-button political issue in TNSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 15:08 IST
Indira Gandhi ceased India’s claim over Katchatheevu in 1974. But politicians, across the aisle, in Tamil Nadu continue to clamour for its return.
Fri, Aug 11, 2023
Bombing Nagasaki: Why the US dropped a second atomic bomb on JapanSubscriber Only
August 09, 2023 20:44 IST
An atomic bomb was dropped over Nagasaki mere days after the catastrophic bombing of Hiroshima. Why? Was the first atomic bomb not enough? What did the bombing of Nagasaki achieve?
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
How a US tech baron helped push Chinese propaganda worldwide: What NYT’s investigation foundSubscriber Only
August 07, 2023 17:40 IST
The investigation found Indian news outlet NewsClick to be financed by Neville Singham, who the report accuses of pushing Chinese talking points through his network of nonprofits. Subsequently, Union Minister Anurag Thakur was quick to bash NewsClick for its China links.
Tue, Aug 08, 2023
The science behind a nuclear bombSubscriber Only
August 05, 2023 15:45 IST
As Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ignites conversation around nuclear weapons, a look at how they actually work.
Sun, Aug 06, 2023
Did Hindu kings destroy Buddhist structures in ancient India? This is what history suggestsSubscriber Only
August 03, 2023 18:09 IST
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, last week, called for an archaeological survey of Hindu temples, to determine whether they have been built over Buddhist structures. This happened in context of the ongoing Gyanvapi mosque issue.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Tail strikes: What are they, why are they caused?Subscriber Only
July 28, 2023 19:44 IST
As DGCA imposes a Rs 30 lakh fine on IndiGo following a special audit concerning frequent tail strike incidents, a look at what causes tail strikes in aircraft.
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
Why ‘Test status’ has not helped Irish cricketSubscriber Only
July 23, 2023 16:37 IST
After years of concerted effort, Ireland was given Test status by the ICC in 2017. However, this has not catapulted Irish cricket to new heights, as many would have hoped.
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
The Opium Wars: Why Amitav Ghosh calls opium ‘an incredibly powerful agent in history’Subscriber Only
July 22, 2023 15:12 IST
Amitava Ghosh’s latest book ‘Smoke and Ashes’ explores the remarkable history of the opium poppy, and how it has shaped – and is shaping – the world around us.
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
Explained Books | A window into the life and times of J Robert OppenheimerSubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 16:51 IST
As Oppenheimer opens in theatres, a look at the masterpiece on which Nolan based his film.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Explained: Which parties are in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?Subscriber Only
July 19, 2023 19:44 IST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance held a mega meeting in Delhi on in July 2023 in a major show of strength in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Here are the parties that comprise the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Fri, Jun 07, 2024
Cricket in the Netherlands: Why, despite an early start in the sport, the Dutch remain ‘minnows’Subscriber Only
July 18, 2023 19:27 IST
Cricket in the Netherlands was once perhaps more popular than even football. Its rise and fall is a story of wars, elitism, and British imperialism.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Oppenheimer: Father of atom bomb who found solace in the GitaSubscriber Only
July 15, 2023 13:55 IST
Christopher Nolan’s new film on the American physicist who built the most destructive weapon known to man, then advocated against nuclear weapons, and was punished for it, opens on July 21.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Why YouTube savvy preacher Amogh Lila Das has been banned by ISKCON for a monthSubscriber Only
July 13, 2023 22:46 IST
Under fire from their followers, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Tuesday released a statement condemning Amogh, the vice-president at ISKCON Dwarka, and “banned” him for a month.
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
This Quote Means: ‘The present system of govt is destructive and despotic to Indians and un-British and suicidal to Britain’Subscriber Only
July 09, 2023 20:11 IST
On July 6, 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji was elected to the British House of Commons. We discuss an excerpt from his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (1902). Quotes from historical figures are an integral part of the UPSC CSE syllabus.
Mon, Jul 10, 2023Journalism of Courage
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