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The mission was part of Challenger 150, a UNESCO-endorsed global initiative for deep-sea research. The discoveries were announced on Thursday. The findings provide new insights into how ecosystems function beneath floating sections of the Antarctic

What you want is a pie that has a thick outer lip, consisting almost entirely of trapped air, and a thin inner disc that is soft and foldable. Here’s how to get it

The company has argued that the government’s “misuse” of the provision bypasses safeguards available under other provisions of the IT Act — namely Section 69A  — that are specifically meant for the purpose of content

To turn around the United States’ trade deficit, Donald Trump has two policy options: imposing tariffs on imports or devaluing the US currency. Here’s what the second option entails, the likelihood of it being exercised,

This is the eighth recall of Cyberstrucks in the brief span they have been on the roads. It’s not great news for a company struggling to regain its lead as the world’s top EV seller.

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

Three out of four British universities could be in deficit by 2025 as foreign student enrollment — including the enrollment of Indian students — falls by up to 40%, forcing institution-wide cutbacks

What were the similarities and differences between Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and Kisan Aandolan 2.0? Why was one successful and popular, and the other not? We explain.

Every other living iguana species dwells in the Americas, from southwestern US to the Caribbean and parts of South America. So how could a handful of reptilian transplants have ended up on two islands in

For more than six decades, the assassination of US President John F Kennedy has been cloaked in an air of mystery. This is in no small part due to the CIA’s reluctance to release all

The variations in material and design and even stitching, can dictate how a football reacts.

The creation of a high-pressure academic ecosystem in cities like Kota and Jaipur, with coaching centres and residential schools to aid students in preparing for competitive exams, has prompted calls for regulation.

According to officials, Delhi, Lucknow and Kanpur have been the traditional hubs used mostly by Nepalese and Tibetan nationals tying up with Indian poachers.

March 20, 2025, marks the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Here is all you need to know.

What is the history of these organisations, why has Trump sought to curtail their operations, and why does it matter?

Aurangzeb's grave and the circumstances of his death hold many lessons for those interested in learning from history. We explain.

A long-standing concern has been the possible, unchecked influx of “outsiders” into the state if the railway projects are completed.

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express.

Here’s all you need to know about the first temple dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra.

Stock prices are down, but the RBI has said that the bank’s financial health remains stable

Acoustic or sonic weapons are devices that deliver very loud sounds over long distances. They can be designed to emit painful audible or inaudible sound waves

The movement began in the 1930s as the landless, tenant farmers or muzharas of Punjab began a struggle to get ownership rights of the land they farmed.

This summer, India’s top grid operator is anticipating power shortages from April to October, with May and June flagged as “high-risk months”. Here's why.

From the Emir of Qatar and Monaco’s Prince Albert II to actress Michelle Yeoh and Nita Ambani: an exclusive club of influential people will meet on Thursday to pick the most powerful person in sports

Now, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which carried four astronauts to the ISS on a routine assignment, is bringing back Williams and Wilmore on its return journey. Two other astronauts, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who