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What is the Kollam offshore mining proposal, and who is protesting against it? We explain.

Although Canada has tightened the screw on immigration, there continues to be a demand for skilled foreign national workers in certain fields

India is home to an estimated 3,681 tigers (range 3167-3925), as per the last population estimation released in 2022-23, but the density of tigers in certain regions raises concerns.

A plot of 25.75 acres was allotted to M/s Ceylon Beverages Can Pvt. Ltd, of which Muralitharan is one of the three directors, in Kathua. What is the row over this and what is the

The Chinese retaliatory tariffs have not been sweeping and across-the-board. But even while selective, they have hit where it hurts the most.

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

PM Modi podcast host: Fridman and his podcast have been credited for making complex questions of science and technology accessible. However, critics have questioned his 'neutral' stance and the choice of certain guests.

IMD Heatwave Alerts India: If temperatures in your area are high, that does not automatically mean your region is experiencing a heatwave. How does the IMD define a heatwave? Why does it issue specific warnings

The new policy could signal the start of a new era of German assertiveness. Behind this decision are domestic factors, as well as the need for self-reliance amid a new Trump administration.

This is a part of Donald Trump’s larger crackdown on immigration, which has seen the US deport individuals on military planes and in shackles

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

The gene DENND1B, which was found to particularly influence the appetite of labradors, is also linked to obesity in humans

The proposed travel bans follow an Executive Order by Trump on January 20, authorising government officials to compile a list of countries 'for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a

Butter chicken is seen as a restaurant dish, one that is difficult to reproduce at home. But follow these tricks, and your homemade butter chicken will be just as good as the one you buy

A special court Friday rejected the bail plea of actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested for 'smuggling over 14 kg of gold' on a flight from Dubai to Bengaluru. What is her case, and what

Peruvian farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya is suing German energy co RWE for 21,000 euros, arguing the company's emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers.

China’s Parliament is often described as a “rubber stamp” that lacks real power to accomplish legislative work. What exactly happens as part of the annual meeting? We explain.

In the first signs of what will be an escalating trade war, US President Donald Trump has levied 25 percent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium into the country. Here is what to

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

Shackled by custom and stuck in penury, thousands of Hindu widows live a life of austerity in the holy city of Vrindavan. The festival of Holi brings some colour, although fleeting, to their lives

The US government has scrapped paper straws to go back to plastic. So why are the plastic variety restricted in many countries around the world in the first place?

What is the problem with Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd, Care Health Insurance, and Tata AIG Health Insurance? What are hospitals doing to soften the blow for patients once they put their decision

It will be an understatement to say that US President Donald Trump’s policies have sent shockwaves both domestically and in the rest of the world. Here’s a breakdown of his economic logic, and the risks

Holi and Lord Krishna Connection Explained: How is Holi linked to Lord Krishna and Kamadeva? What does playing with colours tell us about ancient India? We explain.

What are the former trustees of the high-profile hospital where Saif Ali Khan was treated recently, accused of? Why are there allegations of black magic in the case?