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

Undated photos of Rosilyn (L) and Padma from Kerala.

‘Human sacrifice’ in Kerala: What are the laws on witchcraft in India’s states?Subscriber Only

Oct 13, 2022 18:57 IST

Two women in Kerala were allegedly abducted, beheaded and buried as part of a “witchcraft...

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Why Egypt historians wants the UK to return the 2,000-year-old Rosetta StoneSubscriber Only

Oct 08, 2022 20:02 IST

The Rosetta Stone is the British Museum’s most visited object and has been critical to modern...

Sat, Oct 08, 2022

Why Denmark will sport ‘muted’, black jerseys at 2022 FIFA World Cup in QatarSubscriber Only

Oct 07, 2022 22:07 IST

The Danish Football Association (DBU) wants to minimise activity in Qatar as part of protests...

Sat, Oct 08, 2022

Ponniyin Selvan:1 puts focus on Cholas: what happened during their rule?Subscriber Only

Oct 05, 2022 08:49 IST

In all the buzz around the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan:1 or PS1, directed by Mani Ratnam, a point of...

Sun, Oct 09, 2022

As Brazil goes to vote, will it be a return of Jair Bolsonaro’s right-wing govt or will left-wing Lula make a comeback?Subscriber Only

Oct 02, 2022 13:08 IST

As Bolsonaro and former two-term leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva or Lula da Silva (75)...

Sun, Oct 02, 2022

Russian RS-24 Yars ballistic missiles roll in Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia in 2020.

With Putin’s nuclear threat, what are Russia’s ‘strategic’ and ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons?Subscriber Only

Sep 29, 2022 14:10 IST

Speculation over Putin’s next move in terms of weaponry has begun, with the terms 'tactical' and...

Fri, Sep 30, 2022

Who is Edward Snowden, the American granted Russian citizenship by Putin?Subscriber Only

Sep 27, 2022 17:11 IST

Many people wondered about Snowden joining in the Ukraine war after a partial mobilisation of...

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

Why has Delhi HC asked Amazon to stop selling Rooh Afza made in Pakistan?Subscriber Only

Sep 13, 2022 19:37 IST

The current issue is about the rights over 'Hamdard', a name associated in India, Pakistan, and...

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Charles III is King of Great Britain. Here’s what will happen nowSubscriber Only

Sep 10, 2022 04:05 IST

A public declaration of Charles III as the new King will be made from a balcony above Friary Court...

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Dancing, drums, and cultural displays: What’s planned for Kartavya Path’s inauguration?Subscriber Only

Sep 08, 2022 18:33 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of Kartavya Path in Delhi's Central Vista will see...

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

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Barack Obama is now half an ‘EGOT’, what does this mean?Subscriber Only

Sep 06, 2022 13:00 IST

On winning an Emmy for his narration of the Netflix nature documentary, Our Great National Parks,...

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The history and debates about ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the preamble of the ConstitutionSubscriber Only

Sep 04, 2022 09:56 IST

The Supreme Court will hear on September 23 a petition seeking the removal of the words...

Sun, Sep 04, 2022

How the death of a pregnant Indian woman led to Ireland changing its abortion lawSubscriber Only

Sep 01, 2022 21:09 IST

The death of a pregnant Indian woman in Portugal has led to the resignation of the country's Health...

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Explained: What is the NCRB’s ‘Crime in India’ report, and how to read its findingsSubscriber Only

Aug 30, 2022 20:48 IST

By its own admission, the NCRB says there are limitations to data, such as dependence on FIRs...

Tue, Aug 30, 2022

Explained: What is the UN High Seas Treaty, and why have countries failed to agree on it?Subscriber Only

Aug 29, 2022 21:46 IST

Negotiations involving 168 countries, including the European Union, to agree on a UN treaty for...

Tue, Aug 30, 2022

Explained: Swiggy’s moonlighting policy that allows staff to take up gigs beyond regular jobSubscriber Only

Aug 24, 2022 15:50 IST

Swiggy has announced a new "moonlighting" policy for its delivery personnel, which allows its...

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Explained: Who was Pandurang Khankhoje, Ghadarite revolutionary and a hero of Mexico?Subscriber Only

Aug 22, 2022 19:11 IST

Speaker Om Birla will unveil a statue of the freedom fighter and agricultural scientist during his...

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

Explained | From Donald Trump to St Xavier’s prof: what does it mean to launch a ‘witch hunt’ against someone?Subscriber Only

Aug 21, 2022 10:12 IST

What are the origins of the centuries-old term, and why does it continue to resonate across...

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

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Explained: The first case of a dog being infected with monkeypox via humansSubscriber Only

Aug 18, 2022 14:23 IST

Monkeypox cases have topped 35,000 globally, but limited information is known about the spread from...

Fri, Aug 19, 2022

Explained: What is the new Omicron-specific vaccine approved by the UK?Subscriber Only

Aug 17, 2022 16:25 IST

The United Kingdom is the first country to approve a booster vaccine aimed at the Omicron variant...

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day | PM Modi | Narendra Modi

Explained: Why India is commemorating Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14Subscriber Only

Aug 14, 2022 10:54 IST

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: What happened during Partition, when India was divided into two...

Sun, Aug 14, 2022

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Black in history, culture, politics — a symbol of protest, a colour of mourning and racism, and of sporting greatnessSubscriber Only

Aug 13, 2022 13:40 IST

Why is black seen as a marker for things that seem negative? How has it been used in modern culture...

Tue, Mar 28, 2023

Explained: Why do athletes go ‘missing’ from international sporting events?Subscriber Only

Aug 07, 2022 20:05 IST

The history of players disappearing, extending stays, or even attempting to defect to another...

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

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Explained: What is Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing cattle in Gujarat, RajasthanSubscriber Only

Aug 04, 2022 17:51 IST

Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle, Lumpy Virus in Rajasthan and Gujarat: Over the last few weeks, nearly...

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Explained: What is China’s problem with Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan?Subscriber Only

Aug 02, 2022 21:40 IST

Nancy Pelosi is a long-standing and vocal critic of China's policies with regard to a range of...

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

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