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Rahel Philipose
Rahel Philipose is a Senior Sub Editor at the indianexpress.com news desk. She writes the Express' morning newsletter, The Daily Briefing. She also co-hosts and produces The Indian Express' flagship news podcast, 3 Things. Through her short-form video series 'Explained in 60', she breaks down some of the biggest developments from India and around the world. Rahel graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women in New Delhi and the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. She has previously worked at Inshorts, a Noida-based news aggregator app.
- Years of experience: 3+
- Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: BA (Hons) Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College for Women; PG Diploma (New Media), Asian College of Journalism
- Previous experience: Inshorts Medialabs
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December 27, 2020 10:25 IST
The upcoming Georgia runoff elections are make-or-break for the Democratic Party. With the Republicans currently holding 50 seats in the US Senate and the Democrats trailing behind with 48, the races will determine which party controls the senate.
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Brexit deal explained: What is at stake for the UK and European UnionSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 19:05 IST
After it formally exited the European Union on January 31 this year, the United Kingdom entered a 11-month transition period during which it continued to follow EU rules.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Explained: Why Trump’s pardon to Blackwater contractors is controversialSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 15:10 IST
In the weeks leading up to his exit from the White House, President Donald Trump has issued a slew of controversial pardons. Who are the Blackwater contractors, and why were they jailed for the Nisour Square massacre in Iraq?
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Planning a foreign vacation to beat the Covid blues? These are the countries where you can goSubscriber Only
December 19, 2020 18:10 IST
In most of these countries, tourists are being tested for Covid-19 upon arrival and are directed to quarantine for extended periods before venturing out to take in the sights and sounds of the different exotic locales.
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
Explained: Why Paris is being fined for appointing ‘too many women’ in senior positionsSubscriber Only
December 18, 2020 21:07 IST
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo — who led the drive to bring more women into the city’s government —mocked the fine as “unfair”, “irresponsible” and “absurd” during a meeting of the city council, earlier this week.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
Explained: How a lockdown of public housing in Melbourne breached human rightsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2020 17:36 IST
The Victoria government refused to apologise for imposing the lockdown so suddenly, saying that it was in the best interest of the people.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Explained: Who was Ruhollah Zam and why was he executed by Iran?Subscriber Only
December 12, 2020 20:15 IST
Ruhollah Zam’s execution comes four days after the Iranian Supreme Court upheld his death sentence, despite facing widespread condemnation.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Before NASA’s Raja Chari, the astronauts who took India into spaceSubscriber Only
December 12, 2020 16:16 IST
Chari will become the fourth person of Indian origin to go to outer space. The first Indian to enter space was Rakesh Sharma, when he flew aboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
Sat, Dec 12, 2020
Explained: Why Russia’s warning to avoid alcohol after Covid-19 vaccine caused a storm in a wine glassSubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 08:06 IST
While Russia's Deputy PM and the head of its consumer safety watchdog have said people should avoid alcohol after the Sputnik V shot, the vaccine's developer has contradicted the warning. In the UK, where Covid vaccination is underway, no such liquor guideline exists.
Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Explained: Why controversial presidential pardons have been a part of US historySubscriber Only
December 10, 2020 00:53 IST
While Trump has widely been criticised for several of the pardons and commutations he has passed since assuming office in 2016, he is not the first President in US history to issue controversial or self-serving pardons.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Explained: Why 3 former US presidents are offering to take the Covid-19 vaccine publiclySubscriber Only
December 06, 2020 16:08 IST
Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton have volunteered to get their Covid-19 vaccinations on camera. Why are they doing this?
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
Explained: Why has the arrest of a pop star and presidential hopeful sparked violent protests in Uganda?Subscriber Only
November 19, 2020 19:13 IST
Bobi Wine, who is challenging Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni, is very popular among the country’s youth.
Sat, Nov 21, 2020
The real ‘Kamala Vilas’: Where Harris will stay as US Vice PresidentSubscriber Only
November 07, 2020 14:29 IST
The real “Kamala Vilas” is known by its address — ‘Number One Observatory Circle’ — and is located on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory, just a few miles away from the White House in Washington DC.
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
Staunch beliefs, conflicting priorities: Meet the American desis rallying for Biden, TrumpSubscriber Only
November 03, 2020 10:33 IST
With less than 24 hours to go for the US’ election day, the Indian American voter community is as divided as the rest of the United States.
Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Explained: How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the US Election 2020?Subscriber Only
November 02, 2020 10:02 IST
The coronavirus pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of this election cycle — from how presidential campaigns are conducted to how the country ultimately votes.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
US Elections 2020: For first time Indian-American voters, racial equality, economy on top of mindSubscriber Only
November 02, 2020 08:37 IST
Indians form the second largest group of immigrants who have got citizenship in the US in the last four years.
Mon, Nov 02, 2020
Explained: Apart from Biden and Trump, the other candidates in race to be US presidentSubscriber Only
November 01, 2020 18:30 IST
US Elections 2020: George Washington, the first president, is the only independent candidate in history to win the country’s general election. But third-party candidates and independents do still have the potential to impact who wins the election.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Explained: What is 16 Psyche, the asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion?Subscriber Only
November 01, 2020 00:15 IST
NASA scientists believe that the asteroid is made up of almost entirely of iron, nickel and several other rare materials like gold, platinum, cobalt, iridium and rhenium.
Fri, Nov 06, 2020
Tough fight, predicts man who coined ‘Ab ki baar Trump sarkar’ sloganSubscriber Only
October 26, 2020 14:45 IST
Shalabh Kumar blames it all on the pandemic, and says had Covid-19 not happened, “the economy would have been in top shape. Stock market would have been in top shape. Everyone’s 401Ks would’ve been up there. Unemployment would have been the lowest in history."
Mon, Oct 26, 2020
Explained: Why are women in Poland protesting against a court ruling on abortions?Subscriber Only
October 25, 2020 21:52 IST
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal has ruled that an existing law allowing abortion of malformed foetuses is unconstitutional, provoking an outcry from women and pro-choice activists.
Sat, Oct 31, 2020
US Presidential Debate 2020 Highlights: Biden says Trump has no Covid-19 plan; Trump hits back over his son’s Ukraine business dealingsSubscriber Only
October 23, 2020 10:18 IST
The face-off in Nashville was markedly less chaotic and incomprehensible than the shouting match between the two presidential nominees that took place when they first met on stage late last month.
Fri, Oct 23, 2020
Explained: Why Amy Coney Barrett sparked controversy by using the term ‘sexual preference’Subscriber Only
October 16, 2020 14:31 IST
Dictionary publisher Merriam Webster even updated its online definition of the term ‘sexual preference’ after the incident, to indicate its offensive nature.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Explained: The 4-day work week model gaining ground amid the Covid-19 pandemicSubscriber Only
October 14, 2020 21:27 IST
Apart from improving productivity and work-life balance for employees, a four-day working week can prevent mass layoffs. It also brings down the establishment cost for employers.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
Explained: Who is Jill Biden, the potential future First Lady of the United States?Subscriber Only
October 07, 2020 09:55 IST
Jill Biden has resolutely stood by her husband Joe Biden’s side through all three presidential bids (1988, 2008 and 2020), both terms as US Vice-President, as well as a fair share of crippling political scandals.
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
US Presidential Debate 2020 Highlights: Trump claims he paid ‘millions’ in income tax, Biden tells him to ‘Shut Up’Subscriber Only
September 30, 2020 11:38 IST
The 90-minute debate saw tense clashes between the candidates on key subjects, such as the coronavirus pandemic, race tensions, climate change and the economy.
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