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2016 Dhaka cafe attack: What happened after terrorists took hostages at Holey Artisan Bakery?Subscriber Only
November 27, 2019 19:59 IST
On Wednesday, Special Anti-Terrorism Tribunal Judge Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka sentenced to death seven alleged Islamist militants responsible for the 2016 terrorist attack in a cafe in an upscale neighbourhood in the Bangladeshi capital.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Explained: What happens when a kidney weighs more than a baby?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2019 21:41 IST
According to doctors at the hospital, the only two instances of kidneys heavier than this being removed are from the United States (9 kg) and the Netherlands (8.7 kg).
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Explained: What happened on 26.11.1949, celebrated as India’s Constitution Day?Subscriber Only
November 26, 2019 16:40 IST
On this day 70 years ago — November 26, 1949 — the Constituent Assembly of India adopted our Constitution.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Explained: US to sell $1 billion worth defence equipment to India; what does this mean?Subscriber Only
November 22, 2019 12:43 IST
The Indian government had requested the US to buy up to 13 MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and 3,500 D349 Projectile 5 inch/54 caliber (MOD 1) ammunition.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
Explained: Locating Agra and ‘Agravan’, in Ptolemy and the MahabharataSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 19:45 IST
The Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer Claudius Ptolemy who lived in the 2nd century AD in the city of Alexandria in the Roman province of Egypt, is believed to be the first person to refer to the city of "Agra".
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Explained: What is Germany’s Climate Protection Act?Subscriber Only
November 16, 2019 11:44 IST
With this bill, a price on carbon emissions in the transport and heating sectors will be imposed along with some other measures to combat climate change. Furthermore, lawmakers on Friday also supported to hike the prices of domestic and European flight tickets.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
Explained: Why Australia is looking at a climate change angle to its bush firesSubscriber Only
November 13, 2019 12:16 IST
Australia bush fires: Because the climate is hot, dry and prone to droughts, at any time of the year, some parts of the country are prone to bushfires. Such fires happen when grass, branches, trees start burning in an uncontrolled manner.
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Explained: What is New Zealand’s Zero Carbon Law, what does it aim to achieve?Subscriber Only
November 10, 2019 17:13 IST
According to the New Zealand government, this is the first legislation in the world to make a legally binding commitment to living within 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming.
Sun, Nov 10, 2019
Explained: What is Thailand’s separatist insurgency that has killed 7,000 in the last 2 decades?Subscriber Only
November 08, 2019 08:26 IST
An anti-government insurgency has been simmering in the region since 2001.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Explained: A taxi to space and back, first test passedSubscriber Only
November 06, 2019 18:18 IST
Boeing is developing the CST-100 Starliner jointly with NASA's Commercial Crew Programme (CCP). It is one of two companies that CCP has agreements with to develop new private spaceships.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Explained: The ‘values test’ that immigrants to Quebec, Canada must now passSubscriber Only
November 02, 2019 16:02 IST
According to Canada statistics, there are over 22,000 (includes non-immigrant, immigrants and non-permanent residents) Indians in Quebec, and as of 2016, there were about 17,800 Indian immigrants (those who have Canadian citizenship) living in Quebec.
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
Explained: Who is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the new Islamic State head?Subscriber Only
November 01, 2019 17:55 IST
The Islamic State (IS) on Thursday confirmed the death of its "caliph", Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and named Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as his successor, the "emir of the believers".
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
Explained: How borewell rescues are attempted, why they often failSubscriber Only
October 30, 2019 19:12 IST
On October 25, two-year-old Sujith Wilson fell into a 600-foot deep abandoned borewell near his house in Nadukattupatti near Manapparai in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, while playing.
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
Explained: Why India and world are counting snow leopards, and howSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 21:07 IST
India, like some other snow leopard ranges across the world, lacks a population estimate for the snow leopard, making it difficult for conservation efforts to be effective.
Sat, Oct 26, 2019
Explained: Why Lebanon’s decision to tax calls through Internet triggered protestsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 20:22 IST
While the tax proposal has since then been withdrawn, if it were to pass, Lebanon would be the first country in the world to do so. The move, however, has triggered mass anti-government protests in the West Asian country.
Sat, Oct 26, 2019
Explained: Why Chile is in turmoil over metro fare hikesSubscriber Only
October 21, 2019 19:05 IST
Chile protests were started by school children and students to avoid paying an increased fare for using public transportation.
Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Explained: France’s problem with the burqaSubscriber Only
October 21, 2019 16:45 IST
France was the first country in Western Europe to impose a ban on face-covering Islamic veils in 2010. Among the different types of Islamic veils, the burqa is the most conservative, covering the entire face and body. A mesh screen in front of the eyes allows the wearer to see.
Tue, Oct 22, 2019
Explained: Allama Iqbal and his role in the creation of PakistanSubscriber Only
October 21, 2019 16:35 IST
Allama Iqbal was a poet-philosopher whose work promoted the philosophy of self-hood and dealt with the intellectual and cultural reconstruction of the Islamic world.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Brexit deal: What has happened so far, and what happens nowSubscriber Only
October 20, 2019 13:56 IST
Independent MP Oliver Letwin, who is a former member of Johnson’s Conservative Party, brought about an amendment that has effectively delayed a vote on Brexit, until the House of Commons passes required legislation to execute it properly.
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
Explained: Qantas tests longest commercial flightSubscriber Only
October 20, 2019 10:10 IST
Australia's flag carrier Qantas completed on Sunday a nonstop test flight from New York to Sydney, researching how the world's longest potential commercial airplane journey of nearly 20 hours would impact pilots, crew and passengers.
Sun, Oct 20, 2019
Explained — More than the numbers: why all-women spacewalk is a milestoneSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 02:35 IST
What makes it historic, however, is not just the fact that it is a first, but also the events leading up to the event, including a failed earlier attempt.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Explained: What’s the cause of rising tensions between Nagas and Kukis?Subscriber Only
October 18, 2019 13:29 IST
Tensions between the two are not new, but the latest trigger is a decision by the Manipur government to take down stone memorials installed by the Kukis to mark the centenary of the Anglo-Kuki War.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Explained: What is the significance of Mt Paektu for Kim Jong UnSubscriber Only
October 17, 2019 16:11 IST
A volcanic mountain that last erupted a thousand years ago is considered sacred by the Koreans since they treat it as the spiritual origin of the Korean kingdom.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Explained: Why Rajasthan government has discontinued ‘Emergency’ pensionsSubscriber Only
October 17, 2019 16:11 IST
Along with the pension, other benefits such as medical facilities and any other allowances will also be withdrawn.
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Explained: Why NCERT’s preschool curriculum wants focus to be on mother tongueSubscriber Only
October 16, 2019 14:32 IST
According to the recommendation, providing a strong foundation for all-round development and lifelong learning are the two central objectives of preschool education. It also says that the commercialisation of pre schooling is detrimental for children’s motivation to learn.
Thu, Oct 17, 2019Journalism of Courage
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