Journalism of Courage
EVERYDAY EXPLAINERS NEWS - Page 11
How the United Nations was born on this day in 1945, and how it has evolvedSubscriber Only
October 25, 2023 07:48 IST
Why was the UN established, and how far has it succeeded in fulfilling its mandate? How has its role changed in modern times? We explain.
Hand, Lotus, noodle bowl, charger and more: How are symbols allotted to political parties in India?Subscriber Only
October 24, 2023 18:06 IST
Recognised national and state parties get exclusive symbols, while unrecognised registered parties' candidates can choose from free, non-exclusive symbols. Here is how the process works.
Why Israel attacked Syria’s airports, amid its ongoing war with HamasSubscriber Only
October 23, 2023 10:23 IST
What are relations among Israel, Hezbollah and Syria like? How has Syria been involved in the current Israel-Hamas conflict? We explain.
Affidavit, approver: What Mahua, Hiranandani are talking aboutSubscriber Only
October 22, 2023 12:41 IST
What is a sworn affidavit? How is it different from an approver affidavit? Can anyone make an affidavit at any time?
Canada visa services now available only in Delhi: How will Indian visa seekers, including students, be impacted?Subscriber Only
October 20, 2023 22:40 IST
Canada has pulled out 41 diplomats after India said it would withdraw their diplomatic immunity. There are no visa and consular services now in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Who's going to be hit the worst?
Vladimir Putin seen with ‘nuclear briefcase’ in China: Its history, what it containsSubscriber Only
October 20, 2023 10:03 IST
Emerging during the Cold War rivalry between the US and the USSR, the briefcase has drawn interest over its content and functions. Here is its story.
Proxy advisory firms oppose Anant’s appointment on RIL board: What are these firms, and how should investors react?Subscriber Only
October 20, 2023 10:06 IST
Why are two proxy firms opposing Anant Ambani’s appointment on the RIL board, and what role do proxy advisory boards play regarding companies? We explain.
What DA hike means for govt employees, the exchequerSubscriber Only
October 19, 2023 10:14 IST
The dearness allowance for employees and pensioners is estimated on the basis of the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers, which is released by the Labour Bureau every month.
Ramaphosa slams ‘Israeli occupation’: Why South Africa is sympathetic to PalestineSubscriber Only
October 16, 2023 16:07 IST
South Africa is Israel's biggest trading partner in the African continent. Why has it then spoken out against it? How have Palestine-Africa relations changed over the years, and why is Ramaphosa's statement significant?
USS Dwight D Eisenhower: Why US Navy’s ‘finest 5-star aircraft carrier’ has been sent to the MediterraneanSubscriber Only
October 15, 2023 18:52 IST
US carrier Eisenhower on way to Israel: To understand this development, it is important to know what the Israel-Hamas conflict looks like right now, and the US rationale behind sending its carriers.
SC to hear petition challenging electoral bonds: What is the scheme and its criticisms?Subscriber Only
October 10, 2023 15:26 IST
Announced in the 2017 Union Budget, electoral bonds are interest-free bearer instruments used to donate money anonymously to political parties. What is the criticism of the scheme? We explain.
Economics Nobel 2023: How Claudia Goldin shed light on the status of women in the workforceSubscriber Only
October 10, 2023 19:54 IST
Through her work, Nobel winner Claudia Goldin highlighted the role played by marriage, parenthood, and contraceptive pills in women's education, career, and salary trajectories. Here are her key findings.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 2,000: The frequent tremors the country sees
October 9, 2023 10:10 IST
Afghanistan, hemmed in by mountains, has a long history of strong earthquakes. Several factors make them particularly destructive.
Nobel Prize for Peace: Who is Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian woman awarded this year?Subscriber Only
October 7, 2023 18:47 IST
An engineer-turned-activist, Narges Mohammadi is currently living in a detention facility in Iran under the charges of “spreading anti-state propaganda”. She is the second Iranian woman to be awarded in the prize's history.
Victim of a cybercrime? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file a complaintSubscriber Only
October 6, 2023 11:51 IST
You can file a complaint online on the National Cyber Crime Reporting portal, call the national helpline number, or visit the nearest local police station. We explain what to do, and how.
Nobel Prize for Literature 2023: Meet the winner, the Norwegian author Jon FosseSubscriber Only
October 6, 2023 10:22 IST
While Jon Fosse has long been celebrated in Europe, he has never found quite the same popularity in the UK and the US. Why is that? What are Fosse's works about?
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2023: What exactly have the three scientists been honoured for?Subscriber Only
October 5, 2023 10:15 IST
Chemistry Nobel 2023: Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov have won for “the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”. What are quantum dots? What did the three do to develop them, and why is it important?
Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded forSubscriber Only
October 4, 2023 17:49 IST
Physics Nobel 2023: What exactly have Anne L’Huillier, Pierre Agostini, and Ferenc Krausz done in the field of the study of electrons? Why is this important?
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023: How Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman’s work helped develop Covid vaccinesSubscriber Only
October 3, 2023 22:10 IST
Who are Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, and how did their work contribute to the development of Covid vaccines? How is mRNA technology used in vaccines?
Gujarat bans Conocarpus plants: Which other states stopped cultivating some trees, and whySubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 12:54 IST
In the past few years, Delhi and Kerala have tried to curb non-indigenous trees harming the local flora and fauna. We explain how this happened, and what steps are being taken now.
Jewar Airport gets ‘DXN’ code: How the IATA assigns unique codes to each airportSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 10:23 IST
Airport codes are unique identifiers given to each airport in order to avoid confusion and enable smooth running of operations.
Chinese research ship to visit Sri Lanka, US raises concerns: What has happened, and whySubscriber Only
October 1, 2023 15:12 IST
Why is the Chinese ship coming to Sri Lanka? Why does India oppose this? What has happened in similar situations earlier?
India-Canada stand-off: What is the Five Eyes Alliance, which helped ‘lead’ Canada PM Trudeau to claims on Nijjar’s death?Subscriber Only
September 24, 2023 13:03 IST
Spokespersons from the US and the UK have so far stressed letting Canada’s investigation into Nijjar’s killing reach completion. These countries, along with Canada, Australia and New Zealand, form the Five Eyes Alliance. What is its significance?
Diplomatic tensions: Trade relations, and India’s agri imports from CanadaSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 13:18 IST
Canada is India's largest masur daal supplier, followed by Australia. Here are the other products.
China’s ex-Foreign Minister Qin Gang removed over extramarital affair: What a WSJ report saysSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 10:09 IST
The new report comes about two months after Qin Gang reportedly disappeared from public view. It says Qin had an extramarital affair, which led to the birth of a child, while he was the Chinese ambassador to the US.
Advertisement
BEST OF EXPRESS
EntertainmentChatha Pacha movie review: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan's actioner is a thrilling tribute to WWE-obsessed childhoods
TrendingRs 13.7 crore watch: Jacob & Co unveils gem-studded ‘Opera Vantara’ featuring hand-painted Anant Ambani figurine: ‘can’t even figure out how to tell time’
TrendingMerit alone can’t make you a CEO, says leadership coach; urges professionals to embrace office politics
SportsBangladesh's reply to ICC ultimatum: 'Want to play T20 World Cup… but will not travel to India'
Advertisement
Must Read
Advertisement
