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Explained DeskMar 30, 2025
This Word Means: Magnitude (of an earthquake) Subscriber Only
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Jagpreet Singh SandhuMar 30, 2025
Recalling the ‘Cash at Judge’s Door’ case, in which HC acquitted ex-judge Nirmal Yadav Subscriber Only
The case dates back to August 13, 2008, when Rs 15 lakh in cash was allegedly delivered at the residence of another Punjab and Haryana HC judge, Justice Nirmaljit Kaur, and meant for Justice Yadav.
Aunindyo ChakravartyMar 30, 2025
This Eid, make true Old Delhi style korma at home Subscriber Only
You’ll need loads of coriander seeds and slightly sour curd. There can be no ‘authentic’ recipe for korma, but chances are you won’t get this taste in any of the famous ‘Mughlai’ restaurants in Old
Anagha JayakumarMar 30, 2025
World’s largest ‘exporter’ of adopted children: Revelations from South Korea’s fact-finding commission Subscriber Only
Over 200,000 children from South Korea have been adopted worldwide after the end of the Korean War. Here is why allegations of fraud have been made against the larger process.
Explained DeskMar 29, 2025
This Word Means: Junta Subscriber Only
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Shubhangi KhapreMar 29, 2025
The RSS Karyalaya at Mahal and the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir at Reshimbagh are the two most hallowed institutions of the Sangh.
Explained DeskMar 29, 2025
The findings have come at a time when there has been a growing demand for establishing a moratorium on all deep sea mining activity
Yubaraj GhimireMar 29, 2025
Behind Nepal’s violent street protests: discontent with corruption and an unresolved social crisis Subscriber Only
Forces opposed to the republican government are rallying around former King Gyanendra Shah, who has remained in constant touch with the people, and has suggested that a traditional society like Nepal needs the monarchy as
Explained DeskMar 29, 2025
Solar Eclipse 2025: What is a partial solar eclipse? Subscriber Only
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Shyamlal YadavMar 29, 2025
Justice Yashwant Varma case: What are the norms surrounding disclosure of judges’ assets? Subscriber Only
Unlike other public servants, judges are not bound to make this information public, and in the majority of cases, they have not done so.
Explained DeskMar 29, 2025
Why Myanmar is frequently rocked by earthquakes Subscriber Only
The quake took place on the Sagaing Fault, which runs north to south through the centre of Myanmar, and is prone to earthquakes.
Bashir Ali AbbasMar 29, 2025
Erdogan’s latest gambit: Why the Turkish president imprisoned his political opponent, cracked down on protesters Subscriber Only
Turkey has jailed the main political challenger to the country’s authoritarian President. The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, stresses in the Europe-US transatlantic alliance, and the situation in Ukraine have opened a geopolitical
Rishika SinghMar 28, 2025
This Word Means: Orwellian Subscriber Only
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Explained DeskMar 28, 2025
Turkish student detained in US: Trump administration’s rationale, students’ concerns Subscriber Only
While students and US authorities seemed to be on a collision course even before Trump assumed office in January, his government has adopted a firmer stance on the issue of protesting students.
Shashank NairMar 28, 2025
Why PIO footballers cannot play in India’s national team Subscriber Only
Bangladesh recently fielded England-born Hamza Choudhury in a football game. But this is not something that India can replicate — even if players are willing
Mohamed ThaverMar 28, 2025
Cell to deal with mercy petitions for death row convicts: Why Maharashtra govt has set this up Subscriber Only
This comes following a Supreme Court order to this end issued in December 2024
Explained DeskMar 28, 2025
Myanmar struck by powerful earthquake: What caused the quake? Subscriber Only
Myanmar Earthquake Update: The quake of magnitude 7.7 was the strongest one anywhere in the world in the last two years, USGS data show
Sohini GhoshMar 28, 2025
Apollo Hospital case: From Delhi HC asking it to treat EWS patients for free, to Supreme Court order now Subscriber Only
As per the Supreme Court order, the Centre and Delhi government have to set up a joint inspection team to check if poor people are being treated free of cost at the hospital or if
Much like their visual aesthetic, Studio Ghibli’s stories blend the mundane with the fantastical. They are also deeply political, and contain complex characters who blur the binary between good and evil.
Biswajit DasguptaMar 28, 2025
Operating in the depths of the ocean is a challenge that India must embrace to maximise its economic potential and protect its security interests. This is more so given that China is the world leader
Explained DeskMar 27, 2025
This Word Means: Studio Ghibli Subscriber Only
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Suanshu KhuranaMar 27, 2025
Who is R K Shriramkumar, violin maestro chosen for this year’s prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award? Subscriber Only
Shriramkumar belongs to the Rudrapatnam family of illustrious musicians. He has accompanied musicians across generations on stage, from older legends such as M S Subbulakshmi and D K Pattammal to the virtuosos of today, T
Pratip AcharyaMar 27, 2025
The marshals can be spotted wearing a blue or brown uniform, carrying a whistle and a BMC badge. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they collected around Rs 80 crore in fines, including from people without masks
Sweety AdimulamMar 27, 2025
Law change and TDR concession: how Maharashtra hopes to push redevelopment in Mumbai airport funnel zone Subscriber Only
Strict height restrictions hamper the redevelopment of areas such as Santacruz, Vile Parle, and Kurla because developers tend to avoid projects in which they cannot utilise the full potential of the plot. This could go
Vandana KalraMar 27, 2025
Cubism marked a break from traditionalist perspectives. Renowned Indian artists MF Husain and FN Souza, among others, are counted among its proponents.
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