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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?

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

American agricultural producers receive much more government financial assistance than their Indian counterparts. But this is in the form of direct payments rather than input subsidies (as in India)

On February 10, the Kerala ASHA Workers’ Association (KAHWA) began a sit-in protest outside the state secretariat to press for the release of pending dues, increasing the honorarium from the Rs 7,000 to Rs 21,000,

The world’s leading space agency has announced it would be shutting down at least three departments to comply with President Trump’s executive orders issued in January

The annual average PM2.5 concentration in Byrnihat was 128.2 micrograms per cubic m (µg/m3), many times the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m3.

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, India backed Mauritius’ claims over Chagos, a strategically located Indian Ocean archipelago that has long been at the centre of a dispute between Mauritius and the UK. Here’s its story.

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

The authors of the report summarise their main findings on the government’s affirmative action policies for Muslims and suggest a seven-point roadmap for the future

The field of AI is notoriously filled with jargon. To better understand what is going on, here is a series of explainers, which will break down some of the most common terms used in AI,

The last full-body meeting of the National Board for Wildlife was held on September 5, 2012, chaired by then PM Manmohan Singh. What is this board, and who are its members? Why has it faced

The Rs 200 cap, announced by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is meant to draw more footfall in theatres. But multiplexes have long opposed such moves

The government said the Bill is aimed at strengthening India’s borders and streamlining the law governing immigration and foreigners. What changes does it bring in?

The ICC, which has 125 countries as its members, has international jurisdiction over four types of crimes: crimes against humanity, genocide, crimes of aggression, and war crimes. It can step in when countries are unwilling

Duterte’s arrest has come at a time when his relationship with Ferdinand R Marcos Jr — successor of the former President, and son of the late dictator Ferdinand E Marcos — has deteriorated. Here is

Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, according to the World Air Quality Report for 2024 released by IQAir on Tuesday

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the regional unrest that birthed the group has roots in Pakistan’s history.

The Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Act, 2024 was notified in March last year. The Act defines ‘healers’ in sweeping terms, opening up the possibility of misuse. It also misdiagnoses or ignores social realities,

Were they lucky? The virtue that defines Slot's Liverpool is control, as opposed to systematic chaos under Klopp

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 polls, about Greenland's complicated bid for independence, and if the election results can help Trump's plans.

For a long time, tool technology was seen as a uniquely human trait, associated with the genus ‘Homo’. Now we know tools go much further back in history.

Tropic, the UK-based biotech company which has developed these bananas, claims that their fruit remains fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled. Here is why this matters.

PM Modi is visiting Mauritius for its National Day, which, like much else in the country, has an Indian connection. Its location in the Indian Ocean also makes Mauritius strategically important.