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Om Marathe writes on geopolitics, law, and science, and has a strong penchant for languages. He tweets at @marathe_om
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Explained: The making of e-commerce titan Jack MaSubscriber Only
September 09, 2019 19:34 IST
Jack Ma is valued at $38.4 billion, and occupies the 21st spot on the Forbes list of richest billionaires. Apart from his business triumphs, the Chinese entrepreneur is known for his charismatic public appearances and philanthropic work.
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Explained: Robert Mugabe and his connect with IndiaSubscriber Only
September 09, 2019 07:00 IST
Throughout his rule, Zimbabwe’s longtime leader Robert Mugabe shared close ties with India’s leadership. He visited India seven times, his last visit being in 2017.
Mon, Sep 09, 2019
Explained: How influenza is classified as H5N1, H1N1 and other kindsSubscriber Only
September 08, 2019 18:45 IST
The WHO defines influenza as “a contagious, acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, usually influenza A or B subtypes.”
Mon, Sep 09, 2019
Explained: What is the Krishna water dispute and who all are involved?Subscriber Only
September 07, 2019 21:08 IST
The Krishna river dispute took a new turn this week, when Maharashtra and Karnataka CMs agreed to jointly oppose Andhra Pradesh’s application seeking a relook at the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal’s 2010 order on water distribution between the riparian states.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
Explained: Remembering Dadabhai Naoroji on his birth anniversarySubscriber Only
September 04, 2019 21:18 IST
Naoroji’s lasting intellectual contribution was to expound the 'Drain Theory'. He was closely involved with the Indian National Congress in its early phase, and served as the first Indian member of the British parliament.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Explained: Now with first woman president, what is Asiatic Society, MumbaiSubscriber Only
September 03, 2019 19:30 IST
The Asiatic Society is a learned society whose activities include conducting historical research, awarding historians, and running an institute of post-graduate studies.
Tue, Sep 03, 2019
Explained: Michael Faraday and electromagnetic inductionSubscriber Only
August 30, 2019 14:12 IST
Michael Faraday is regarded as one of the greatest scientists produced by 19th century England, with pioneering contributions in both chemistry and electromagnetism.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Explained: Ferdinand Piëch — the man behind Volkswagen’s turnaroundSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 22:18 IST
In a career spanning over five decades, Piëch was known for making technological advancements in his cars a key priority, while at the same time maintaining a management style that many thought was ruthless and authoritarian.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Explained: Why Brazil’s handling of environment is being called into questionSubscriber Only
August 27, 2019 21:39 IST
As an increasing number of people, governments, and international forums such as the G7 are now closely observing the environmental catastrophe, fingers are being raised towards the policies of Brazil’s newly elected leader, Jair Bolsonaro.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Explained: What is the G-7, why is PM Narendra Modi in France right nowSubscriber Only
August 26, 2019 20:14 IST
The G7 or 'Group of Seven' are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 1975 by the top economies of the time as an informal forum to discuss pressing world issues.
Tue, Aug 27, 2019
Cathay Pacific: A storied carrier bruised by Hong Kong’s protestsSubscriber Only
August 25, 2019 19:48 IST
Since June 9, Hong Kong is witnessing large scale protests, mostly non-violent, that have sought the withdrawal of a much-debated extradition bill.
Sun, Aug 25, 2019
Explained: Italy’s political crisis — What caused it and what lies aheadSubscriber Only
August 21, 2019 16:13 IST
It will now be up to President Sergio Mattarella to try to find a solution to the political crisis. Conte, a lawyer with no political affiliation, was considered a voice of reason in the 5-Star/League coalition and has good relations with Mattarella.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
Explained: Sikkim, from Chogyal rule to Indian stateSubscriber Only
August 20, 2019 20:48 IST
The current instability follows a unique event: the voting out of a government in power for the first time in Sikkim’s history. Since joining India in 1975, Sikkim has seen its government changed only twice -- in both cases, the government had fallen before the new one was voted in.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
Explained: US to expand meaning of ‘public charge’ in immigration policy. What does this mean?Subscriber Only
August 19, 2019 20:12 IST
The new rule expands the ambit of the term “public charge”, by introducing additional conditions that could preclude an immigrant from obtaining a green card.
Tue, Aug 20, 2019
Explained: New rights for Saudi women: what they are, how they will workSubscriber Only
August 18, 2019 15:13 IST
Under the new rules, Saudi women would be able to travel abroad without needing to seek approval from their male guardians. They would also be able to apply for a passport by themselves upon turning 21. The reforms place Saudi women on a par with the men with regard to the freedom to travel.
Sun, Aug 18, 2019
Explained: Aden, the war-torn Yemeni port’s deep India connectionsSubscriber Only
August 14, 2019 14:26 IST
Aden, Yemen’s fourth-largest city, was a part of British India for 98 years, during which time a strong connection between Yemen and India was forged.
Wed, Aug 14, 2019
Explained: Saudi Aramco, the company to which Reliance Industries will sell 20% stakeSubscriber Only
August 12, 2019 20:14 IST
A Saudi Arabian state-owned company, Saudi Aramco has in recent years started making investments across diverse market segments, including in technology companies.
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Explained: What happened during Gulf War? How was India involved?Subscriber Only
August 12, 2019 16:48 IST
New Delhi had been one of the first powers to recognise the Baathist regime when it came to power, and Baghdad, in turn, had consistently maintained a pro-India stance, especially during the era when the rest of the region was seen to have gravitated towards Pakistan.
Mon, Aug 12, 2019
Back in 1947, the US said: Best that India, Pakistan ‘settle’ Kashmir by ‘direct negotiation’Subscriber Only
August 10, 2019 14:22 IST
While successive US administrations have encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue, some officials have from time to time suggested the possibility of mediation by Washington.
Sat, Aug 10, 2019
Explained: Malaysia is the world’s only monarchy of its kind. Here’s whySubscriber Only
August 03, 2019 14:32 IST
The top office in Malaysia is known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which literally means ‘He Who is Made Lord’– referring to its elective nature, and has a tenure of five years. Malaysia’s system of elected monarchy is the only one of its kind in the world.
Sat, Aug 03, 2019
Explained: The crescent in ‘Islamic’ flagsSubscriber Only
July 24, 2019 17:49 IST
The crescent, or ‘Hilaal’ in Arabic, is the curved shape of the waning moon, and is used by many Muslims as a means of cultural and political expression.
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Explained: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s India connectionSubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 19:00 IST
On one of his visits to the country, Johnson called India "a wonderful, beautiful, and thriving country". He was also reported to have referred appreciatively to PM Modi as a "firecracker" and a "political phenomenon".
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Explained: From Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco, these are Cesar Pelli’s greatest creationsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2019 20:11 IST
Cesar Pelli, the Argentinian architect who earned international fame for designing the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, died at an age of 92 on Friday in the United States. Here are some of his most imposing creations.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
Explained: The missile system and treaty at the heart of US anger with TurkeySubscriber Only
July 21, 2019 13:48 IST
The INF Treaty was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987, in which both powers agreed to destroy two categories of lethal missile systems from their own stocks as a means to decelerate the nuclear arms race.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
Explained: Why Rajasthan HC judges don’t want to be called ‘My Lord’Subscriber Only
July 15, 2019 19:20 IST
The debate around court etiquette in India took a new turn on Monday as a Full Court of the Rajasthan High Court resolved to censure the salutations “My Lord” and “Your Lordship” from courtroom protocol– a practice that has been inherited from British rule.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019Journalism of Courage
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