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Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Before Kanchanjunga Express: Major train accidents of the last decadeSubscriber Only

June 18, 2024 12:03 IST

Several train accidents have occurred in India over the last decade for multiple reasons, ranging from mechanical failures to human negligence.

St Joseph with infant Christ in his arms. In many countries with Catholic populations, St Joseph's Day is marked as Father's Day.

Why is Father’s Day celebrated on the third Sunday of June?Subscriber Only

June 18, 2024 18:20 IST

Father’s Day, as we know it today, largely exists due to the efforts of one American woman. Questioning why a counterpart to Mother’s Day did not exist, she launched a decades-long campaign to honour the memory of her father.

A popular version of the iconic photograph Guerrillero Heroico - Che Guevara at the funeral for the victims of the La Coubre explosion.

Explained: The ironic legacy of Che Guevara’s imageSubscriber Only

June 14, 2024 12:42 IST

Che Guevara is an anti-capitalist icon. But his image today makes capitalists more money than they can imagine.

U.S. President Joe Biden stands with his son Hunter Biden, who earlier in the day was found guilty on all three counts in his criminal gun charges trial, as President Biden arrived at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., June 11, 2024.

What is the case against Hunter Biden and could he go to jail?Subscriber Only

June 14, 2024 11:52 IST

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has been convicted of lying about his drug use on a form he filled to purchase a gun. This marks the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US President’s son/daughter.

Prime Minster Modi seen greeting his new cabinet of ministers

New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?Subscriber Only

June 19, 2024 17:07 IST

What is the Council of Ministers and who are its members? What are the duties entrusted to them? What is the difference between a Minister of State (MoS) and an MoS with independent charge? We explain.

Preparations in place for the swearing-in-ceremony of the new government, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, S

All about the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt, the venue for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremonySubscriber Only

June 9, 2024 19:25 IST

Prior to 2014, oath-taking ceremonies were mostly organised inside the President’s official residence. What is the history of this venue?

What are Cabinet committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?Subscriber Only

June 9, 2024 17:36 IST

Could Modi 3.0 have a non-BJP leader in one of the four key ministries in the government? What are these ministries, and why do dominant parties in coalitions want to hold on to them?

Smoke billows out after a fire broke out in the Lotus Boulevard Society at Sector 100 in Noida, Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Fire breaks out in AC unit in Noida: When can this happen, what precautions should be taken?Subscriber Only

May 31, 2024 20:44 IST

A significant amount of fires in India are caused by short-circuit and the failure of circuit-breaking mechanisms. Fires are also more likely in summer. Here are the do’s and don’ts.

Explained: How polling booths workSubscriber Only

May 31, 2024 20:21 IST

Ahead of the final phase of this year’s Lok Sabha elections, here is a rundown on how polling booths work, and what all goes behind the scenes

Why 930 suburban trains will be cancelled in Mumbai this weekendSubscriber Only

May 31, 2024 12:21 IST

The Central Railways’ Mumbai Division will conduct a special block to undertake some infrastructure upgradation. Which train services will be affected and what should commuters do? Here is all you need to know.

Director Sean Baker, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Anora", poses with Samantha Quan and Mikey Madison at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 25, 2024.

From Palme d’Or to Un Certain Regard, what the Cannes Film Festival’s Award categories meanSubscriber Only

May 27, 2024 11:12 IST

What exactly are the different categories at the Cannes Film Festival, and how has India fared this year and in the past? Here is a brief look.

Histopathology of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri.

What is Naegleria fowleri or ‘brain-eating amoeba’, which led to a 5-year-old girl’s death in Kerala?Subscriber Only

May 22, 2024 13:59 IST

Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare brain infection that is caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Here is what you need to know about the rare yet deadly disease.

Explained: The case against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange, who can now appeal his extradition to the USSubscriber Only

May 21, 2024 11:28 IST

Julian Assange founded the online platform WikiLeaks, which later leaked confidential information related to the US government and military. Why does the US government want him to face trial?

Visitors at the Agra Fort on a hot summer day on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

What IMD’s heatwave ‘red alert’ for Delhi, Punjab and other parts of North India meansSubscriber Only

May 20, 2024 11:24 IST

A red alert refers to an extreme heat warning. It means that a severe heatwave has persisted for more than two days. What are the criteria for heatwaves, and what precautions should you observe?

Why BSE, NSE conducted special live trading sessions on SaturdaySubscriber Only

May 19, 2024 13:23 IST

The stock markets are usually shut on Saturdays. But today they conducted live trading sessions. Here is why.

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visits Pokhran, the site of Nuclear explosion in Rajasthan in 1974.

50 years of Pokhran-I: Why India conducted its first nuclear testsSubscriber Only

May 19, 2024 13:11 IST

The Pokhran tests of 1974 were held amid secrecy. Countries such as the United States were against the idea of more nations acquiring nuclear weapons. Why did India go ahead with the tests, and what happened after them?

What is ‘digital arrest’, and what can you do to ensure you don’t fall victim to cybercriminals?Subscriber Only

May 17, 2024 11:41 IST

Online frauds and criminals typically call potential victims and tell them that they have sent or are the intended recipients of a parcel containing illegal goods, drugs, fake passports or any other contraband item. Here's what you should do.

First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies: What is xenotransplantation, why pigs are usedSubscriber Only

May 14, 2024 11:06 IST

Richard Slayman got the first modified pig kidney transplant in March this year. Why are xenotransplantations done, and what complications can arise due to them? We explain.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin arrive for a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia May 6, 2024.

Vladimir Putin reappoints Mikhail Mishustin as Russian PM: Who is he?Subscriber Only

May 10, 2024 18:38 IST

Mikhail Mishustin has been credited with keeping the Russian economy stable amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine War. His background as a bureaucrat sets him apart from many other senior leaders in Putin’s government, and Putin himself, who were earlier part of the Russian intelligence agency KGB.

Explained: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spottedSubscriber Only

May 4, 2024 20:39 IST

Eta Aquariids are associated with the Halley's Comet, which takes about 76 years to orbit the Sun once.

Forest fire in Chamba, Uttarakhand, in 2018.

Uttarakhand forest fire: How are forest fires caused and how frequent are they in India?Subscriber Only

April 30, 2024 05:39 IST

Higher forest fire incidents are reported in India during March, April and May, due to the ample availability of dry biomass following the end of winter and the prevailing summer season.

Election officers giving a demo for the VVPAT at a school in Daryaganj, Delhi.

Supreme Court rejects demand for 100% verification of VVPAT slips: What was the case about?Subscriber Only

April 26, 2024 18:07 IST

The VVPAT machine is attached to the ballot unit of the EVM, and provides visual verification for the vote cast by a voter by printing a slip of paper with the voter’s choice on it. Why has the EC argued that it would not be possible to count all VVPAT slips during elections?

What is the Army Tactical Missile System, which the US has sent to Ukraine?Subscriber Only

April 26, 2024 11:17 IST

According to a report from The New York Times, Ukraine has already used the ATACMS longer-range missiles to strike Russian troops in the port city of Berdiansk. What is its significance for the war?

What is the significance of Earth Day?Subscriber Only

April 22, 2024 14:29 IST

Earth Day was first observed in 1970 when 20 million took to the streets to protest against environmental degradation.

As Aamir Khan’s fake video on Congress goes viral, how to spot disinformation amid electionsSubscriber Only

April 19, 2024 12:08 IST

There has been a deluge of disinformation and manipulated media online of late. Two videos of actor Aamir Khan went viral this week. What are some signs of deepfakes, and how can they be spotted? We explain.

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