Rishika Singh

Introduction

Rishika Singh is a deputy copyeditor at the Explained Desk of The Indian Express. She enjoys writing on issues related to international relations, and in particular, likes to follow analyses of news from China. Additionally, she writes on developments related to politics and culture in India....Read More

Articles by Rishika Singh

A man in Bengaluru, signs up for WorldCoin by having his eyes scanned by the spherical device in Mantri Square Mall in Bengaluru, India July 25, 2023.

What is WorldCoin, the crypto project that seeks eye scans for sign-ups?Subscriber Only

Aug 01, 2023 20:00 IST

What differentiates WorldCoin from many existing cryptocurrency projects is its use of biometrics....

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Thousands gathered at Hong Kong Stadium and sang their new ‘National Anthem’ before a World Cup qualifier match in 2019.

Hong Kong court rules against govt over banning protest song: What is the case, highlighting friction with ChinaSubscriber Only

Jul 31, 2023 20:18 IST

Google also refused official requests that its search results not display the song for the search...

Tue, Aug 01, 2023

Royal Marine Commandos move inland from Sword Beach on the Normandy coast, 6 June 1944. Royal Marine Commandos attached to 3rd Division for the assault on Sword Beach move inland, 6 June 1944. A Churchill bridgelayer can be seen in the background.

This Quote Means: ‘The wise win before the fight while the ignorant fight to win’Subscriber Only

Jul 30, 2023 18:29 IST

The idea of avoiding war lies in preventing potential losses. If war is inevitable, says Chinese...

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

Eight Arnold-like objects photographed over Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 12, 1947 (from Tulsa Daily World).

Ex-intelligence officer testifies in US Congress on UFOs: Sightings, name changes, and explanations over the yearsSubscriber Only

Jul 27, 2023 19:45 IST

Objects in the distant sky have attracted human fascination for long, drawing feverish speculation...

Fri, Jul 28, 2023

Qin Gang, China's former Foreign Minister.

China’s ‘missing’ Foreign Minister removed from post: Who is Qin Gang, and what is known of his recent absence?Subscriber Only

Jul 23, 2023 18:36 IST

Wang Yi has been appointed China's new Foreign Minister, a few months after Qin Gang assumed the...

Tue, Jul 25, 2023

Henry Kissinger visited China in 1971 secretly, while he was officially on a trip to Pakistan. He met Chinese President Mao Zedong and Premier Chou En-lai.

Xi meets Kissinger: Recalling Henry Kissinger’s role in normalising US-China tiesSubscriber Only

Jul 20, 2023 20:36 IST

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said that Kissinger has made “historic contributions to the...

Mon, Jan 01, 2024

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP President J P Nadda, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, AIADMK General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami, Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief Eknath Shinde, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and other leaders during the meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, in New Delhi on July 18, 2023.

Explained: Which parties are in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?Subscriber Only

Jul 19, 2023 19:44 IST

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance held a mega meeting in Delhi on in July 2023 in a major...

Fri, Jun 07, 2024

With the ‘Barbie’ movie, how the brand is attempting a makeover for the modern ageSubscriber Only

Jul 18, 2023 11:37 IST

The upcoming film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is part of a larger rebranding attempt...

Fri, Jul 21, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 takes off for the Moon: Here’s everything you need to knowSubscriber Only

Jul 13, 2023 19:25 IST

What is the larger aim of India’s Moon missions, and what are the components of the Chandrayaan-3...

Wed, Aug 23, 2023

Tussle between Stalin, N Ravi: When Tamil Nadu govt opposed the Governor’ post 50 years agoSubscriber Only

Jul 11, 2023 21:07 IST

The Tamil Nadu govt in 1974 termed the office of Governor as “a legacy of the British colonial...

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Can a thumbs-up emoji signal agreement to a legal contract? Here’s what a Canadian court ruledSubscriber Only

Jul 09, 2023 18:59 IST

Legal cases arising out of the use and interpretation of emojis aren’t exactly unheard of, but...

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Why the US says China’s amended anti-espionage law puts businesses at riskSubscriber Only

Jul 05, 2023 18:49 IST

While China-US ties have worsened in recent years, there are notable business links between the...

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel gives a bouquet to Minister TS Singhdeo after he was appointed deputy CM. Party's state in-charge Shelja Kumari is also pictured.

Who is TS Singhdeo, the new Chhattisgarh Deputy CM appointed after tussle with CM Baghel?Subscriber Only

Jun 29, 2023 17:07 IST

With Legislative Assembly elections due in Chhattisgarh later this year, it is believed that the...

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

Why UK Labour leader Starmer is reaching out to IndiaSubscriber Only

Jun 28, 2023 08:41 IST

Keir Starmer recently said “a strategic partnership with India will be key” to a future Labour...

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

This Quote Means: ‘Tyranny of a prince…is not so dangerous as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy’Subscriber Only

Jun 25, 2023 20:46 IST

Said by French philosopher Montesquieu, the quote finds relevance in present-day discussions over...

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

‘Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the MughalsSubscriber Only

Jun 25, 2023 15:37 IST

Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi were to attend the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra in...

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

10 years of BTS: How the K-pop group began, and why their legacy endures

Jun 13, 2023 12:53 IST

This milestone also marks nearly a year since the seven-member BTS announced that they would be...

Sun, Jan 07, 2024

This quote means: ‘War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength,’ from George Orwell’s ‘1984’Subscriber Only

Jun 12, 2023 13:40 IST

Through protagonist Winston’s character in the novel, the reader understands that he lives in a...

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

Decoding Elon Musk’s shifting politics, as US Presidential polls draw closerSubscriber Only

Jun 11, 2023 17:46 IST

Since Elon Musk became the owner of Twitter in October 2022, his policies and politics have come...

Mon, Jun 12, 2023

Karol Bagh Metro station, Karol Bagh, Karol Bagh Zone, Pincode 110001, Delhi news, New Delhi, Indian Express, current affairs

Pincode 110001 | Refugee colonies to UPSC hubs: How Karol Bagh & Rajinder Nagar evolved over the yearsSubscriber Only

Jun 05, 2023 05:05 IST

Not long ago, the twin areas in Central Delhi were largely semi-commercial, residential places...

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

U.S. members of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) stand guard outside municipal offices in Leposavic, Kosovo, June 2, 2023.

Djokovic said Kosovo is the ‘heart of Serbia’ — what is this Balkan story of contesting national claims and deep ethnic divide?Subscriber Only

Jun 02, 2023 19:06 IST

As tensions rise again between Serbia and Kosovo, the Serbian tennis great has drawn criticism for...

Fri, Jun 02, 2023

This Quote Means: Dr BR Ambedkar said, ‘India had parliamentary institutions when people of Europe were mere nomads’Subscriber Only

May 28, 2023 19:29 IST

Ambedkar was making a larger point about how Indian history had references to democratic traditions...

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

De-risking, not decoupling: What’s this G7 strategy against China?Subscriber Only

May 22, 2023 19:13 IST

De-risking, a finance concept that is a diplomatic buzzword currently, refers to a reduction of...

Tue, May 23, 2023

dk shivakumar and siddaramiah joining their hands at the swearing in ceremony in karnataka.

As DK Shivakumar becomes Karnataka Deputy CM, recalling the history of the postSubscriber Only

May 21, 2023 14:33 IST

At present, 10 states (excluding Karnataka) have MLAs occupying the Deputy CM chair. In the...

Mon, May 29, 2023

Workers install the red carpet in front of the main entrance of the Festival Palace before the opening ceremony.

How the Cannes Film Festival emerged out of World War 2 era rivalriesSubscriber Only

May 16, 2023 20:34 IST

Cannes 2023: The Cannes festival generates interest every year not just for its top prizes but also...

Fri, May 19, 2023

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