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Why mathematician Masaki Kashiwara was awarded this year’s Abel PrizeSubscriber Only
March 27, 2025 12:12 IST
Named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel, the prize is considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in the field of mathematics.
Mercury soaring in parts of country: How a ‘heatwave’ is defined and measured, what makes it worseSubscriber Only
March 17, 2025 12:32 IST
IMD Heatwave Alerts India: If temperatures in your area are high, that does not automatically mean your region is experiencing a heatwave. How does the IMD define a heatwave? Why does it issue specific warnings for different places?
Pakistani religious scholar shot dead: Recalling his involvement in Kulbhushan Jadhav caseSubscriber Only
March 9, 2025 19:20 IST
Mufti Shah Mir was reportedly involved in the kidnapping of former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been lodged in a Pakistan jail since 2016 over allegations of spying and terrorism.
The woman behind ‘Women’s Day’: Story of socialist leader Clara ZetkinSubscriber Only
March 9, 2025 21:10 IST
Clara Zetkin was a German leader who engaged with the question of women within the socialist movement. Here is how her activism led to International Women’s Day.
Why Trump may be planning to shut down the US Dept of EducationSubscriber Only
March 7, 2025 20:03 IST
Why does Trump want to shut down the department? What exactly does the US DoE do? Is Trump empowered to order its closure? Here's what to know.
Cyclone Alfred in Australia: What makes it rare and potentially more dangerousSubscriber Only
March 9, 2025 15:02 IST
Cyclone Alfred is unusual for two reasons — it has formed way too south, and is moving slowly. Both these factors make it more dangerous. We explain why.
Why Donald Trump will deliver a ‘Joint Address to Congress’, not a ‘State of the Union’ speechSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 19:39 IST
The US President delivers an annual ‘State of the Union’ address to Congress. Why has this speech been termed differently? We explain.
Miyawaki method at Mahakumbh 2025: How the afforestation technique worksSubscriber Only
March 4, 2025 13:34 IST
With the stated aim of curbing pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government employed the Miyawaki method in Prayagraj. Why has it become popular in many parts of the world, and received criticism from some conservationists?
Mamata alleges voter fraud: Can two electors have identical EPIC numbers?Subscriber Only
March 4, 2025 08:17 IST
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of colluding with the Election Commission to influence the upcoming Assembly election in West Bengal using fake voters
With Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ announcement, a look at why countries offer ‘golden visas’Subscriber Only
February 28, 2025 18:59 IST
The idea of a system for charging high-net-worth individuals for an expedited path to residency in a country is not unique, and has also been subjected to criticism.
Measles death in US after 10 years: Who are the Mennonites, affected by the outbreakSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 12:42 IST
The measles outbreak was originally concentrated in a rural Mennonite community in Gaines County, where many children are not vaccinated. Who are the Mennonites?
Over 100 US intelligence staff fired over ‘sexual chats on official platform’: The case, how it came to lightSubscriber Only
February 28, 2025 14:21 IST
The fired employees allegedly discussed gender reassignment surgeries and gender neutral pronouns. How were the chats discovered? How is this case linked to the DEI programme that Trump has been targetting?
Jaishankar reiterates Indian commitments to UN Peacekeeping: What this meansSubscriber Only
February 26, 2025 17:21 IST
Since the 1950s, India has contributed over 290,000 peacekeepers across more than 50 UN Peacekeeping missions. Here is what to know about them and why India has remained one of the biggest contributors of troops over the years.
Four Indian firms among those sanctioned by the US: Why, and what are sanctions?Subscriber Only
February 25, 2025 15:37 IST
What are sanctions, and why has the US issued fresh sanctions against Iran? What have the Indian companies on the list been accused of?
‘Reply or resign’: Why Musk’s email to US govt employees has irked many, including Trump-appointed FBI chiefSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 08:08 IST
The email is part of Musk’s larger stated aim to make government more efficient. But there has been pushback, including from the FBI, headed by Donald Trump’s appointee Kash Patel.
PM Modi to attend ‘biggest ever’ jhumur event in Guwahati today: All about the tribal danceSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 13:39 IST
Jhumur is the dance of Assam’s traditional ‘tea-tribes’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness some 8,600 dancers perform at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.
Bengaluru commuters protest hike in Namma Metro fares: How was the decision made?Subscriber Only
February 21, 2025 15:34 IST
While Karnataka BJP politicians have blamed the Congress State government for the fare hike, Congress has shifted blame to the Centre. How exactly was the hike determined?
Security downgraded for Maharashtra MLAs: who decides the level of security, and how?Subscriber Only
February 18, 2025 15:54 IST
Based on the seriousness and immediacy of the perceived threat, protected individuals are assigned security in the X (likely threat), Y (continuous threat), Y-plus (grave threat) or Z (impending threat) categories. But it is alleged that political motivations often drive this decision.
Why Mumbai is sweating this February: Anticyclone above the sea, other factorsSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 19:54 IST
It is technically still ‘winter’, so why is it so hot? February is a transition month that does see spikes in temperature. What atmospheric conditions have been in play since the middle of last week? When can Mumbaikars expect some relief?
Roses are red, violets are blue. Where is the phrase from? We will tell youSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 11:51 IST
Recently, the White House posted, "Roses are red/Violets are blue/come here illegally/and we'll deport you”. The rhyme used here is a cliche, but what are its origins? How did this phrase become so popular?
What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implementedSubscriber Only
February 14, 2025 17:40 IST
The scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 during her Budget speech
Donald Trump revokes predecessor Joe Biden’s security clearance: All you need to knowSubscriber Only
February 11, 2025 09:38 IST
What is a security clearance? Who needs one? What are the different levels of security clearance? And what kind of clearance does the President have?
Why facial recognition system has been installed in Mumbai’s MantralayaSubscriber Only
February 8, 2025 12:06 IST
Anyone who enters the Mantralaya, whether she works there or not, must get their face scanned. Here’s why.
Gujarat Board news you can use: Class 10 and 12 exams, and the ‘best of 2’ option for studentsSubscriber Only
February 5, 2025 09:10 IST
For the first time, the exams will start in February instead of March, giving students more time to prepare for competitive examinations or supplementaries, as the case may be.
After China, Mexico and Canada, why Trump hinted at using tariffs against European UnionSubscriber Only
February 4, 2025 11:44 IST
Why does Trump want to impose tariffs on the EU now? How have European countries responded? How did Trump deal with Europe in his last term? All you need to know.
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