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Om Marathe
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: What proposed change in US Green Card legislation means for IndiansSubscriber Only
July 13, 2019 12:53 IST
Green Card holders can qualify for US citizenship generally after three to five years. Over 10 lakh migrants from around the world are known to receive Green Cards yearly.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019
Explained: The case against Jeffrey EpsteinSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 21:04 IST
Apart from what is seen as an example of plutocratic misuse of power, the fact that several of Epstein’s victims were minors, some as young as 14, has exacerbated public anger.
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
Explained: Jaipur declared World Heritage Site, what does it mean?Subscriber Only
July 09, 2019 19:02 IST
A World Heritage Site is a location having an “Outstanding Universal Value”. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee meets at least once every year, generally in June/July, to deliberate the addition, removal, or modification of items on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Explained: 1.6 lakh Conservative Party members vote to decide next British PMSubscriber Only
July 08, 2019 18:25 IST
1.6 lakh Conservative Party members would choose their new leader: a first of its kind moment in British history where the PM would be decided by such a small fraction of the country’s population.
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
Antifa: why America is talking about group that uses violence with ‘fascists’Subscriber Only
July 08, 2019 03:44 IST
The Portland violence happened during a pro-Donald Trump demonstration by the Proud Boys and a counter-protest by Antifa members.
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
Explained: Why you can now spend INR at Dubai Duty FreeSubscriber Only
July 05, 2019 20:09 IST
A major transit destination for flights running between India and the Americas, Europe, and Africa, Dubai saw over 12.2 million passengers from India passing through its airports last year.
Fri, Jul 05, 2019
Explained: Western fears about fire accident aboard a Russian submarineSubscriber Only
July 05, 2019 18:59 IST
Some security analysts contend that Russia is laying the groundwork for sabotaging undersea communication channels, either to tap them or to cut them, in the event of a military confrontation with the West.
Fri, Jul 05, 2019
Explained: Why the protests in Sudan might not end the country’s troublesSubscriber Only
July 04, 2019 18:10 IST
The principal worry for activists is that the Sudanese military would continue to remain in power, like in neighbouring Egypt where a coup toppled a democratically elected government which had come to power after longstanding dictator Hosni Mubarak’s rule came to an end in 2011.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
Explained: A child of Indian parents gets a birth certificate in UAE. Why is this unusual?Subscriber Only
May 04, 2019 20:12 IST
The move comes against the backdrop of other conciliatory measures that the oil-rich nation has taken in 2019, a year which it has labelled the ‘Year of Tolerance’.
Sat, May 04, 2019
Explained: Why Pakistan is debating the marriageable age for its girlsSubscriber Only
May 03, 2019 15:45 IST
The amendment has witnessed stiff resistance from conservative elements in the country, who have called the Bill anti-Islamic. Islamic scripture permits marriage with a woman who has reached the age of puberty.
Fri, May 03, 2019
Explained: The Chrysanthemum Throne and Reiwa EraSubscriber Only
May 01, 2019 03:46 IST
The monarchy is an institution beloved of the Japanese people, and an integral part of their national identity.
Wed, May 01, 2019
A comedian in charge: Key takeaways from Ukraine’s electionSubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 17:34 IST
Ukraine, which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, has since faced significant challenges in establishing democracy. The current election, judged free and fair by international observers, is expected to strengthen civilian rule here.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
This Word Means: Odebrecht ScandalSubscriber Only
April 22, 2019 00:44 IST
Odebrecht Scandal has sent a once iconic South American leader to prison, and last week drove a former President to suicide. What is it?
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Explained: Why Sudan is on the boilSubscriber Only
April 18, 2019 15:08 IST
For the past four months, Sudan has been rocked by countrywide protests, leading to a military intervention last week which ejected Bashir from power, thereby ending his brutal 30-year rule. The protests have earned praise for employing peaceful methods.
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Explained: What Umbrella Revolution convictions mean for status of Hong KongSubscriber Only
April 12, 2019 18:32 IST
Under President Xi Jinping, who has been at the helm in China since 2012, the country has embraced a more hardline approach to foreign policy and internal security issues. Since the Umbrella Revolution, Chinese authorities have attempted to thwart democratic freedoms in Hong Kong.
Sat, Apr 13, 2019
Explained: How Julian Assange landed in Ecuadorian embassy, how his situation changedSubscriber Only
April 11, 2019 18:34 IST
Ecuador formally accepted his request for asylum in August 2012. Assange had been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London ever since -- until his arrest on Thursday.
Sun, Apr 14, 2019
Explained: Malaysia’s ex PM and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandalSubscriber Only
April 03, 2019 21:46 IST
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak now faces multiple charges of money laundering, abuse of power, and criminal breach of trust.
Sun, Apr 07, 2019
Explained: Sedition, Defamation, AFSPA laws that Congress wants to repeal or amendSubscriber Only
April 02, 2019 18:33 IST
The manifesto promises to repeal or amend laws like Sedition, Defamation and AFSPA.
Wed, Apr 03, 2019
Explained: Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev resigns after 30 yearsSubscriber Only
March 25, 2019 15:31 IST
Kazakhstan has been run by Nazarbayev for the entirety of the period since its emergence as an independent nation in 1991 after the fall of the Soviet Union.
Mon, Mar 25, 2019
Explained: Why US is talking to Taliban, where the talks are headedSubscriber Only
March 14, 2019 17:29 IST
The meetings that concluded on Tuesday were important because the Taliban delegation was chaired by Mullah Baradar, a co-founder of the Islamist movement and one of its most senior leaders, who was released by Pakistan in October last year after almost a decade of incarceration.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Venezuela: How a young leader stands in Nicolas Maduro’s waySubscriber Only
March 11, 2019 04:13 IST
Ever since the global crude oil downturn, Venezuela has slipped into an economic crisis. Its crime rate has doubled and inflation multiplied. The West-imposed sanctions have now led to a prolonged electricity blackout. A look at the events leading to the political crisis:
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