Rahel Philipose
Rahel Philipose writes for the indianexpress.com news desk.
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Daily Briefing: Nitish Kumar ends alliance with BJP; Maharashtra CM Shinde carries expansion of State Cabinet
In today’s edition: Nitish Kumar’s return to the Mahagathbandhan; why the rupee is a better-performing currency on a trade-weighted business; chess Olympiad gold for Ukraine; and more
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Explained: What and where is Mar-a-Lago, the estate and club at the centre of the FBI raid on Donald Trump?
Donald Trump spent all or part of 142 days of his presidency at the resort, which he visited 32 times, according to a tally by The Washington Post. The almost-100-yr-old property is one of America’s most exclusive clubs
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Daily Briefing: Wait until we decide on Sena pleas, SC tells EC; CJI Ramana recommends Justice U U Lalit as successor
In today’s edition: The latest on rival Shiv Sena factions; the next Chief Justice of India; technical snag at CUET 2022; and more
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Daily Briefing: Killing of al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri significant for India; Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan
In today’s edition: Why killing of al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri is significant for India; Alia Bhatt at Express Adda; Nancy Pelosi’s arrival in Taiwan; and more
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Daily Briefing: Chowdhury apologises to President; why it’s too early to talk about mass vaccination against Monkeypox
Top news today: South Africa's first and only Grandmaster Kenny Solomon talks about how he fell in love with chess; Shubhra Gupta reviews Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Good Luck Jerry'; and more.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Daily Briefing: ‘I have guardian in Sonia Gandhi,’ says Chowdhury; rise and fall of Arpita Banerjee
In today's edition: Monsoon session witnesses Cong-BJP face-off; Partha Chatterjee removed from all West Bengal ministries; and more.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Daily Briefing: Droupadi Murmu becomes India’s 15th President; Few SCs, STs admitted to PhD in IIMs
In today's edition: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on India’s “incredible” vaccine story; SC allows abortion at 24 weeks to a woman whose relationship status changed during the pregnancy; and more.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Daily Briefing: SC grants interim bail to Mohammad Zubair; Ranil Wickremesinghe elected Sri Lankan president
In today's edition: SC grants interim bail to Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair; two accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder shot dead in encounter; and more
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Explained: How Vegas became the ‘marriage capital of the world’
In Hollywood films and TV shows, the quintessential Vegas wedding is a kitschy affair, often associated with Elvis impersonators as officiants and spur-of-the-moment decisions by inebriated tourists. But, getting married in Vegas is also a lot quicker, cheaper and simpler.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
In post-pandemic world, homegrown saree brands weave stories on social media
With Reels, live streams and 1-minute videos, entrepreneurs increase social media visibility, see revenues go up
Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Explained: Why Australia’s top retailers are under investigation for using facial recognition tech
Two retail chains in Australia, Bunnings and Kmart, are being investigated for using facial recognition technology and storing data of their customers without their knowledge. What is this technology, and why is it controversial?
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Daily Briefing: Shiv Sena extends support to presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu; SIT to probe cases against Mohammad Zubair
In today's edition: Shiv Sena extends support to presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu; SIT set up to probe cases lodged against Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair; and more
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Daily Briefing: PM Modi mourns the death of Japan Ex PM Shinzo Abe; cloudburst in Amarnath
Get your weekend started with the top 5 stories from today's edition
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
Daily Briefing: Boris Johnson resigns; Jaishankar meets Wang Yi; and more
Boris Johnson resigns as Britain's Prime Minister; Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair's petition likely to be heard by Supreme Court today; Twitter tells court the IT Ministry ordered to take down 1,474 accounts, 175 tweets.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Explained: Why are UK cinemas banning teens in suits over a TikTok trend?
Since the film was released last week, hoards of youngsters have been flocking to cinema halls wearing suits and referring to themselves as ‘Gentleminions’.
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Daily Briefing: Twitter and Centre’s tussle intensifies; why Assam floods have been merciless this year
In today’s edition: New twist in Twitter’s tussle with the Centre; J&K officers say militancy entering a ‘secretive, dangerous’ phase; What is the link between Hyderabad and ‘Bhagyanagar’; and more.
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry
Colonies of honeybees have been put under “lockdown” as part of a wide range of biosecurity measures to limit the outbreak.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Daily Briefing: Latest on the Udaipur killing; Why the BJP and Shiv Sena are sparring over the Mumbai Metro-3 carshed once again
Get your weekend started with the top 5 stories from today's edition: Latest on the Udaipur killing; Why the BJP and Shiv Sena are sparring over the Mumbai Metro-3 carshed once again; weekend film recommendations; and more.
Sat, Jul 02, 2022
Daily Briefing: Eknath Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM; Single-use plastics banned from today
In today’s edition: Eknath Shinde sworn in as Maharashtra CM; BJP to now focus on dynasty-mukht Bharat; how ‘ecosystem’ became the BJP’s go-to word; why single-use plastics were banned; and more.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Daily Briefing: Unrest in Udaipur after man hacked to death for ‘insulting’ Prophet; Fadnavis meets Maharashtra Governor amid political crisis
In today’s edition: Unrest in Udaipur after man hacked to death for ‘insulting’ Prophet; the legacy of Pallonji Mistry; the speaker’s powers in a rebellion, and more
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Explained: Abortion laws around the world
Very often limits are placed on when an abortion is permitted, generally around gestational time limits. We take a look at some of the abortion policies in countries across the globe.
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Daily Briefing: Visiting Eknath Shinde’s native village; what’s behind the fuel shortage
In today’s edition: We visit Eknath Shinde’s native village in Maharashtra; How a daily wager’s son put Karnataka wrestling hub in the spotlight; Need to accelerate reform pace in energy transition, says Niti Aayog CEO; and more.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Daily Briefing: Ready to walk out of MVA alliance if rebel MLAs return, says Raut; Delhi sends ‘technical team’ to Kabul
In today’s edition, we bring you the latest on the Maharashtra political crisis, Delhi’s ‘technical team’ in Kabul, and Russia’s offer to help India host 2036 Olympics.
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Explained: Why a court in France has upheld ban on burkinis in Grenoble
A top court in France has rejected an appeal filed by the city of Grenoble to allow all swimwear in public pools, including the burkini. What exactly is a burkini, and what did the court say while banning it?
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Daily Briefing: Uddhav Thackeray says ready to resign if Sainiks want; demolitions in accordance with law, UP govt tells SC
In this edition: The latest on the MVA crisis; Yashwant Sinha on the upcoming presidential polls; why Mumbai witnessed a six-fold rise in heart attacks in 2021; and more...
Thu, Jun 23, 2022