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A year after fighting broke out in Sudan, what is the state of the conflict?Subscriber Only
April 16, 2024 11:57 IST
Just a few years ago, Sudan seemed on the precipice of peace and change, after 30 years of authoritarian rule. What went wrong?
Explained: A short history of Iran-Israel ties and why they soured after 1979Subscriber Only
April 14, 2024 22:36 IST
The Iran-Israel relationship has not always been as fraught as it is today. Iran was one of the first countries in the region to recognise Israel after its formation in 1948. It was only after 1979 that their diplomatic ties ended.
As Iran attacks Israel, four key questions on what is happening, why it mattersSubscriber Only
April 15, 2024 11:48 IST
Iran’s air attacks are the first that it has carried out directly against Israel. Although no serious damage has been caused, the situation in the Middle East is fluid and extremely dangerous.
Explained: The planned summit for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine, why Russia’s participation is uncertainSubscriber Only
April 12, 2024 12:23 IST
What is the background of the proposal, and who is likely to attend? If Russia's presence is uncertain, what makes the Swiss negotiators hopeful?
History of Sulthan Bathery, which Kerala BJP chief wants renamed as GanapathyvattamSubscriber Only
April 12, 2024 12:13 IST
Sulthan Bathery, a municipal town in Wayanad, the Lok Sabha constituency of Rahul Gandhi, is home to a temple that was partly destroyed by Tipu Sultan and used as a store for arms.
How solar eclipse will help study Sun, why Aditya L1’s view will not be blockedSubscriber Only
April 8, 2024 16:24 IST
Indian solar physicists are in the US to the study Sun's inner corona during the April 8 total solar eclipse that is visible from North America.
Why you need not rush to file your ITR immediatelySubscriber Only
April 5, 2024 16:09 IST
For the first time in many years, the I-T Department has opened return filing utilities on the first day of the new financial year. Some 23,000 taxpayers filed their ITRs between April1 and April 3. But tax experts suggest waiting until updated AIS and Form 26AS are available.
How to check your name in the voters’ list, and what to do if it’s not thereSubscriber Only
April 5, 2024 17:25 IST
The Lok Sabha elections' voting will happen in seven phases, between April 19 and June 1. There are multiple ways to check your name on the electoral rolls. We explain.
Turkey’s opposition scores ‘historic victory’ against President Erdogan’s party in local elections: What happened?Subscriber Only
April 2, 2024 19:19 IST
The elections were seen as a de facto referendum on Erdogan — who had won the national election less than a year ago — and his party as the President had thrown all his energy into campaigning for the AK Party’s candidates.
Amidst Lok Sabha elections, why fake news, disinformation and fact-checking matterSubscriber Only
April 2, 2024 18:16 IST
International Fact-checking Day: In this election season, a range of threats abound – traditional misinformation, generative AI images and videos, and deepfakes. Here's what to know about them and how to safeguard yourself.
Why are decorative eggs, chocolate and rabbits associated with Easter celebrations?Subscriber Only
March 31, 2024 19:41 IST
Some common icons associated with Easter go back to Pagan religions and come from trade and immigration, while others are linked to fertility and the advent of Spring.
Beyond Holi and bhang, the many uses of cannabis – from medicine to rope-makingSubscriber Only
March 26, 2024 11:06 IST
The cannabis plant is usually found in the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Deccan region. Fibre and oil can be obtained from it. Here’s how it is used in a range of ways across India.
Pakistan may ‘seriously examine’ resuming trade with India: Why it paused, what it constitutedSubscriber Only
March 25, 2024 18:33 IST
Pakistan suspended bilateral trade with India in August 2019, following the Indian government’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. What happened at the time, and why has the possibility of resumption been raised now? We explain.
Vladimir Putin won the Russian elections with 87% of the vote. Who were his opponents?Subscriber Only
March 19, 2024 12:02 IST
Russia's elections have often been criticised for not being free and fair. Who were the candidates in the fray this year against Putin, and what do they stand for?
Why do we celebrate Women’s Day on March 8?Subscriber Only
March 8, 2024 18:25 IST
Women’s Day was a result of several socialist movements, which demanded voting rights for women and better working conditions. Here is a brief history.
All you need to know about Super Tuesday, a key day in the US Presidential electionsSubscriber Only
March 6, 2024 07:23 IST
The results of a Super Tuesday have, over the years, strongly indicated the candidate who will eventually be chosen as the party nominee for US Presidential polls. What exactly is the process? What can be expected this year?
What is grey zone warfare, mentioned by India’s Chief of Defence Staff recently?Subscriber Only
March 4, 2024 11:45 IST
In commentaries on China and Taiwan, 'grey zone warfare' crops up in descriptions of Chinese actions around the island that it claims as its own. What does it mean, and how does it differ from situations of war and peace?
Sensex, Nifty jump above 1 per cent: What has led to this gain?Subscriber Only
March 1, 2024 12:16 IST
The impressive GDP numbers provide fundamental support to the bull market. What are some of the possible headwinds, and what is the outlook for India's economic growth in the short term?
Did Morarji Desai really drink his own urine?Subscriber Only
March 1, 2024 13:26 IST
Morarji Desai, who was prime minister of India from 1977-79, was born on February 29, 1896. We take a look at the most popular legend surrounding the man.
What is the new FPI fraud SEBI has warned investors againstSubscriber Only
February 27, 2024 12:07 IST
SEBI has received many complaints where fraudsters are enticing victims through online trading courses, seminars, and mentorship programmes in the stock market, leveraging social media platforms. Here's what is happening, and how to stay safe.
BharatGPT group unveils ‘Hanooman’: Everything you need to know about the Indic AI modelSubscriber Only
February 25, 2024 16:15 IST
Hanooman is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi.
Govt announces Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane: How FRP differs from MSPSubscriber Only
February 25, 2024 16:18 IST
The demand for hiking the Minimum Support Price has repeatedly come up amid the ongoing farmers’ protests around the borders of New Delhi. Here, we explain how the two price support mechanisms differ and the unique case of sugar.
What is the turha, the new election symbol of Sharad Pawar’s NCP?Subscriber Only
February 23, 2024 11:52 IST
Today, the turha is often used at weddings or other happy occasions, and at political rallies in Maharashtra. The turha was blown as a rallying call at the farmers’ protest of 2020-21. What is its historical significance? We explain.
To bypass Red Sea, new trade route to Israel involving Mundra port: How this will workSubscriber Only
February 22, 2024 15:32 IST
Israel's transport minister Miri Regev posted a video on X, in which she is standing at Gujarat's Mundra port and describing the new trade route. Here is what it is, who it helps, and its potential pitfalls.
Raisina Dialogue begins: Everything you need to know about the conferenceSubscriber Only
February 22, 2024 11:15 IST
The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, which aims to address the most challenging issues faced by the world.
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