Rishika Singh
Rishika Singh is a journalist with The Indian Express, working in the Explained section. She tweets at @RishikaS_
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Explained: Why do athletes go ‘missing’ from international sporting events?
The history of players disappearing, extending stays, or even attempting to defect to another country is long, with cases being reported during several international sporting events.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Explained: What is Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing cattle in Gujarat, Rajasthan
Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle, Lumpy Virus in Rajasthan and Gujarat: Over the last few weeks, nearly 3,000 cattle have died in Rajasthan and Gujarat due to LSD. What is the disease, and how dangerous is it?
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Explained: What is China’s problem with Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan?
Nancy Pelosi is a long-standing and vocal critic of China's policies with regard to a range of issues. Beijing is extremely touchy about Taiwan, and has objected strongly to her visit to the island.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Explained: The $280 billion US CHIPS Bill for boosting semiconductor production to compete with China
In a rare show of unity, the bill was passed with the help of some Republican lawmakers despite their party’s general position on subsidies. Many republicans opposed the bill on this principle while some democrats, like Bernie Sanders, opposed the extension of what he called “welfare” to corporations in a time of inflation.
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Explained: Why have Africa, Asia seen so many dangerous viruses emerge recently?
How are viruses detected, and is any particular region more prone to new viral outbreaks? We explain
Sat, Jul 30, 2022
Explained: What is a kangaroo court, where and how did the phrase come about?
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said “kangaroo courts” run by the media are causing harm to the health of the democracy. What is the meaning of the phrase? When did the usage begin, and why ‘kangaroo’?
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Explained: Who is Liz Truss, the woman pitted against Rishi Sunak in the UK PM race?
Currently the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss is leading the race to become the next Prime Minister of the country.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Explained: New study that suggests depression is not caused by serotonin imbalance in brain
For decades, a “chemical imbalance” in the brain has been widely seen to be responsible for depression. Now, researchers have reported there is "no convincing evidence" for the same. What is the serotonin theory? What is the conclusion of the new research?
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Explained: Why a late Sultan’s heirs want Malaysia to pay $15bn over a colonial-era land dispute
Malaysia's state oil and gas producer, Petronas, is being told to pay around $15 billion for settling a colonial-era land dispute of a former kingdom spread across Malaysia and the Philippines. What is the case, and how has the government responded?
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Explained: Kala Azar or Black fever disease detected in West Bengal
Kala Azar or Black fever disease is endemic to Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, with an estimated 165.4 million people at its risk.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Explained: How direct Saudi-Israel flights signal significant geopolitical shifts in Middle East
In 2018, in a rare move, Saudi Arabia had allowed Air India flights from India to Israel to fly through its airspace. In 2020, Israel-United Arab Emirates flights were allowed to fly above Saudi Arabia.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Explained: What are randomised controlled trials, how do they work?
Randomised controlled trials were used by Michael R Kremer, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo for their research, and the trio won the 2019 Nobel Prize winner in Economics.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Explained: What is I2U2 that is holding its first-ever leader’s summit today?
I2U2 stands for India, Israel, the UAE, and the US, and was also referred to as the ‘West Asian Quad’ by Ahmed Albanna, Ambassador of the UAE to India.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Explained: NASA’s Webb Telescope and the first look at the universe from 13 billion years ago
President Joe Biden and NASA released the clearest-ever image of our young Universe, dating to the time soon after the Big Bang.
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Interpol's database uses video and image comparison to analyse Child Sex Exploitation Material (CSEM) and make connections between victims, abusers and places.
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Explained: US exempts India from CAATSA, what is it?
CAATSA is a law that came into effect in the US in 2017, and was meant to punish countries having deep engagements with Russia, North Korea, and Iran using economic sanctions.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Explained: Who is Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who shot Japan’s Shinzo Abe?
Tetsuya Yamagami reportedly told investigators he was "dissatisfied" with former prime minister Shinzo Abe and intended to kill him. However, he also said he "did not resent Abe’s political beliefs".
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
Explained: A short history of the demand for ‘Dravida Nadu’, and its evolution
DMK MP A Raja recently brought back into focus 'Dravida Nadu' or the idea of a separate Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Explained: What are Nairobi flies, which are causing disease in Sikkim?
Nairobi flies, also called Kenyan flies or dragon bugs, are small, beetle-like insects that belong to two species, Paederus eximius and Paederus sabaeus.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Explained: The fall of Luhansk, its significance in the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Donetsk and Luhansk are the two areas that together make up the Donbas region on the Ukraine-Russia border.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Explained: The legend of Alluri Sitharama Raju, and the political significance of his legacy
Alluri Sitharama Raju is believed to have been born in present-day Andhra Pradesh in 1897 or 1898. He is said to have become a sanyasi at the age of 18.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Explained: The frequency, reasons, and controversy over Internet suspensions by the government
According to the Software Freedom Law Center, since 2012 there have been 665 Internet shutdowns in India to date.
Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Explained: Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, what is her testimony against Donald Trump?
Hutchinson, the former White House staff member, has given a striking testimony against former US President Donald Trump.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Explained: How China, UAE are helping Pakistan tide over its economic crisis
As Pakistan’s economic condition has worsened over the last few years with foreign exchange reserves dipping, it has turned to various kinds of loan deals.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Explained: What is the GST Council, and what does it do?
The members of the Council include the Union Finance Minister (chairperson), the Union Minister of State (Finance) from the Centre. Each state can nominate a minister in-charge of finance or taxation or any other minister as a member.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022