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Amitabh SinhaAug 30, 2020
India coronavirus numbers explained: Covid-19 surge across many states as tests go up Subscriber Only
India coronavirus numbers explained: The most pronounced rise is being seen in Maharashtra, where more than 16,000 new cases were detected on Saturday. Before the current spell, the state was reporting less than 12,000 cases
Explained DeskAug 30, 2020
Explained: The UN’s guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities Subscriber Only
The United Nations has outlined a set of 10 principles for implementation of its first-ever guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities.
Atikh RashidAug 30, 2020
Explained: What is Malegaon’s ‘immunity boosting’ kaadha, and why you should be careful before gulping it down Subscriber Only
Formulae of 'kaadhas' have been shared widely on social media, with claims that they have prophylactic properties against the coronavirus. However, some users are complaining of gastrointestinal troubles.
Udit MisraAug 30, 2020
Explained: What to look for in GDP data today Subscriber Only
Today, NSO data will provide the first benchmark of the state of the economy after the pandemic disrupted it. In the past week, RBI, Niti Aayog, and McKinsey reports have given pointers to what India
Shubhangi KhapreAug 29, 2020
The Maharashtra BJP unit has launched an agitation to demand the reopening of all temples across the state. They are calling it the 'ghanta naad (tolling of the bells) andolan'.
Explained DeskAug 29, 2020
Explained: Who was Joe Ruby, the co-creator of Scooby Doo? Subscriber Only
Born in 1933, Joe Ruby was an avid comic book fan since childhood, and served in the US Navy before turning to animation, working as a SONAR operator on a destroyer during the Korean War
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 29, 2020
World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan is now the first woman of Indian origin to be commemorated by the distinct London blue plaque.
Neha BankaAug 29, 2020
This far-right Danish political party is relatively new. It was founded in 2017 by Rasmus Paludan and is known for its openly anti-Islam stance.
George MathewAug 29, 2020
FPIs have bought Rs 46,602 crore worth of shares so far in August, the highest monthly inflow in calendar year 2020.
Paromita ChakrabartiAug 29, 2020
Explained: Why Donald Trump has outraged Leonard Cohen fans Subscriber Only
What is the song Hallelujah really about, and why are Leonard Cohen fans outraged by its use at the Republican National Convention?
Explained DeskAug 29, 2020
Explained: Why have violent riots broken out in Sweden’s Malmo? Subscriber Only
Protests began after a copy of the Quran was burned in Malmo on Friday by members of the far-right Danish party Stram Kurs (Hard Line).
Shamik ChakrabartyAug 29, 2020
The left-hander is the glue in CSK's batting, Dhoni's go-to-man in the middle overs when the team is bowling, an electric fielder, and the bridge in the side between youngsters and the larger-than-life captain. He
Amitabh SinhaAug 29, 2020
India coronavirus numbers explained: All top ten states with maximum caseloads now have over one lakh infections Subscriber Only
India coronavirus cases numbers explained: Every state and union territory in the country, except Lakshadweep, now has at least 1,000 people who have been infected with the disease.
Ritika ChopraAug 29, 2020
Explained: Why there are different voters lists, and why the government wants a Common Electoral Roll Subscriber Only
The common electoral roll is among the promises made by the BJP in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections last year. How many types of electoral rolls do we have in the country, and
Explained DeskAug 29, 2020
Explained Ideas: How National Digital Health Mission will radically change India’s health delivery landscape Subscriber Only
Harsh Vardhan writes: The NDHM is a product of years of policy research and is informed by similar digital health programmes across the world.
Explained DeskAug 29, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine tracker, Aug 29: US, UK open up possibility of a shot this year itself Subscriber Only
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine tracker August 28 Update: However, their plans would depend on at least one of the vaccine clinical trials getting completed and its results declared to be safe and effective.
Shubhajit RoyAug 29, 2020
Explained: Why New Delhi will miss Shinzo Abe, who gave new shape to Japan’s India ties Subscriber Only
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that he was resigning as a chronic illness has resurfaced. His leadership transformed Japan’s relationship with India.
Explained DeskAug 29, 2020
The drug is a protease inhibitor, which means that it interferes with the virus’s ability to replicate, thus blocking infection.
Aanchal MagazineAug 29, 2020
Explained: The issues in GST compensation Subscriber Only
GST compensation payments to states are pending since April. At the GST Council meeting on Thursday, the Centre suggested two options for borrowing by states to bridge shortfall. But many states are unconvinced.
Pranav MukulAug 28, 2020
Even as airlines are yet to announce their schedules from these six cities to Kolkata, the government has permitted airlines to operate flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for the first two weeks of September.
Sadaf ModakAug 28, 2020
Explained: From Abu Salem to Mehul Choksi, a look at pleas against books, films and their arguments Subscriber Only
The basis of seeking relief in such cases is the ground that the publication of a book or a release of a film/documentary/show can cause prejudice to a pending trial.
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 28, 2020
While five among the nine Great Andamanese who are infected with Covid-19 are residents of Port Blair, four live in the remote Strait Island that is reserved for the tribe.
Aashish AryanAug 28, 2020
Explained: The allegations and antitrust probe against Flipkart Subscriber Only
Why has the NCLAT asked the CCI to investigate the business practices of Flipkart? What are the 'abuse of dominant position' allegations against the online marketplace giant?
Neha BankaAug 28, 2020
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe resigns: Shinzo Abe has resigned as Japan's Prime Minister citing health concerns. Local media says he suffers from a chronic medical condition that he has lived with since he was a
Sandip GAug 28, 2020
Very few clubs around the world could afford the Argentinian superstar. But theoretically, if wage discussions were kept aside, and you were allowed to dream a purely footballing dream, which clubs would you consider for
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