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Explained: Modi-Xi meet in Mahabalipuram for ‘Informal Summit, what is it?Subscriber Only
October 08, 2019 13:40 IST
Informal Summits allow discussion on wide-ranging issues, they are not particularly purpose-specific, and are sometimes considered to play bigger roles in diplomatic dialogue than formal exchanges.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Explained: Telangana’s idea of supplying medicines to remote areas by dronesSubscriber Only
October 06, 2019 15:11 IST
In July, Telangana submitted a proposal for its drone policy to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The state hopes to become 'beyond visual line of sight' (BVLOS) compliant, making commercial use of drones possible.
Sun, Oct 06, 2019
Explained: Soot found in placenta, is foetus at risk?Subscriber Only
September 28, 2019 03:51 IST
Previous studies have established a connection between prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and impaired birth outcomes.
Sat, Sep 28, 2019
Explained: 112, India’s new all-purpose emergency numberSubscriber Only
September 26, 2019 19:45 IST
In India, the decision to launch the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) system was taken in the wake of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case.
Fri, Sep 27, 2019
Explained: 200 years on, why Odisha’s Paika Rebellion continues to inspire and agitateSubscriber Only
September 25, 2019 19:28 IST
The Paika Rebellion is one among the peasant rebellions that took place in India when the British East India Company was expanding its military enterprise.
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Explained: Why ethnic strife is tearing apart Indonesia’s Papua highlandsSubscriber Only
September 25, 2019 17:32 IST
Unrest in the Indonesian side of the Papua islands exists since at least 50 years now, when the New York Agreement, which was brokered by the United Nations was signed between Indonesia and the Netherlands in 1962.
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Explained: What is the Global Climate Strike movement?Subscriber Only
September 20, 2019 14:25 IST
The global strikes will commence just as the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 is set to take place in New York on September 23, where Thunberg has been invited.
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
Engineer’s Day: Sir Visvesvaraya’s contribution to nation buildingSubscriber Only
September 15, 2019 18:39 IST
Sir MV’s career spanned 34 years and after taking a voluntary retirement from state service in 1918, he continued work including on the Mysore Iron and Steel Works and established the Sir Jayachamarajendra Occupational Institute in Bangalore in 1943
Mon, Sep 16, 2019
Explained: Why Archbishop of Canterbury’s apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre mattersSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 20:07 IST
But why hasn’t the UK apologised till now? For one, admitting blame could have legal and financial consequences.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Explained: Why a disease of pigs has China in despairSubscriber Only
September 09, 2019 19:43 IST
To prevent the spread of the disease, over 5 million animals have been culled since the first outbreak was reported in Shenyang in northeastern China at the beginning of August 2018.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Explained: How are vehicles tested for pollution?Subscriber Only
September 08, 2019 18:40 IST
The fine for PUC violations has now gone up to Rs 10,000; it used to be Rs 1,000 for the first offence and Rs 2,000 for subsequent violations before the amendments came into force.
Mon, Sep 09, 2019
Explained: Why High Court invoked Orwell’s Animal Farm to strip Rajasthan ex-CMs of privileges Subscriber Only
September 05, 2019 21:00 IST
The amendments, made when the previous Vasundhara Raje government was in power, introduced changes in the Rajasthan Ministers' Salaries Act, 1956.
Fri, Sep 06, 2019
Explained: The burden of rabies, and the shortage of vaccinesSubscriber Only
September 04, 2019 21:41 IST
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) figures, India bears over a third of the global burden of rabies, and accounts for 59.9% of deaths from the disease in Asia, and 35% globally.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Explained: What is foetus in foetu?Subscriber Only
September 02, 2019 04:05 IST
When a ‘twin’ forms inside a human body. What causes it, and how frequently does it happen?
Mon, Sep 02, 2019
Explained: The Munich Agreement and the road to World War II, 80 years agoSubscriber Only
September 01, 2019 22:01 IST
Great Britain and France, which had assured help to Poland, declared war on Germany and its allies two days later, on September 3.
Mon, Sep 02, 2019
Explained: What are Autonomous Vehicles which Singapore is testingSubscriber Only
August 31, 2019 13:15 IST
In the “Autonomous Readiness Index” this year, Singapore has ranked second among the 25 countries that were assessed.
Sat, Aug 31, 2019
Explained: Delhi Police’s QR code push for women’s safetySubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 17:44 IST
At least 1,500 taxis and autos outside railway and metro stations, and the airport have been fitted with the QR codes. According to the police, the feature is meant to ensure only verified drivers ferry passengers.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Explained: Why Indonesia is moving its capital, and what next for JakartaSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 13:32 IST
For Jakarta, the first warning signs appeared in 2007, when one of the city's worst floods was triggered by a regular tide, with some places being buried under as much as 16 feet of water. The floods killed over 80 and displaced over 5 lakh people.
Mon, Sep 02, 2019
Explained: BM Kutty and the Keralites of KarachiSubscriber Only
August 27, 2019 08:12 IST
The first wave of migration of Kerala Muslims (Mappilas) to Karachi took place after the Malabar/Mappila (Moplah) Rebellion of 1921. Another wave of migration happened just before and after Partition, as individuals and families moved in search of better prospects.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Telling Numbers: Cardiovascular disease burden in India, and state highs & lowsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2019 00:44 IST
Three-quarters of CVD-related deaths happen in lower-middle income countries, according to the World Health Organization, which classifies India among such countries.
Tue, Aug 27, 2019
Explained: What Henley Passport Index tells us about mobility of an Indian passportSubscriber Only
August 23, 2019 03:44 IST
Last year, an Indian passport holder had visa-free access to 60 countries; this year, she has access to 58.
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Explained: Why the One Nation, One Ration Card scheme could be a boon for poor migrantsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2019 10:24 IST
A ration card is issued to the head of the family. It is used by households to get essential food grains at subsidised prices from designated ration shops (also called fair price shops) under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS).
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Explained: Can Pakistan get the ICJ to undo India’s decision on J&K’s special status?Subscriber Only
August 21, 2019 16:33 IST
Tensions between India and Pakistan soured ever since India abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcated it into two Union Territories.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
Explained: What are microplastics, the new pollutant you are breathingSubscriber Only
August 17, 2019 22:09 IST
Microplastics, which are defined as shreds of plastic less than 5 mm in length. The researchers found huge amounts of them in the Arctic snow; their study claims to be the first that contains data on contamination of snow by microplastics.
Sat, Aug 17, 2019
What happened at Batla House, the subject of a new film?Subscriber Only
August 17, 2019 22:06 IST
At least 21 people were killed and over 100 were injured in the blasts that rocked the national capital a few days prior to the encounter in 2008.
Sat, Aug 17, 2019Journalism of Courage
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