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Explained: Indians and the H-1B visaSubscriber Only
December 31, 2024 09:00 IST
What is the H-1B visa program in the United States? Why has there been a public row among supporters of Donald Trump regarding the program? What are some of its major criticisms?
Tue, Dec 31, 2024
Amid reports of sixth-gen Chinese aircraft, what does ‘generation’ mean in the context of fighter jets?Subscriber Only
December 29, 2024 06:47 IST
Fighter jets are loosely classified in terms of generations, which indicate when they were developed and their technological capabilities.
Mon, Dec 30, 2024
Birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 5 defining aspects of his legacySubscriber Only
December 25, 2024 16:59 IST
Vajpayee was a Member of Parliament for 47 years — he was elected 11 times to Lok Sabha, and twice to Rajya Sabha — and left behind an enduring legacy.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
How Christmas came to be celebrated on December 25Subscriber Only
December 24, 2024 15:06 IST
Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. But early Christians did not celebrate his birth, and no one knows on which date Jesus was actually born
Wed, Dec 25, 2024
Explained: The transcendental legacy of Ustad Zakir HussainSubscriber Only
December 16, 2024 21:08 IST
Zakir Hussain passed away after a brief illness on Sunday. Here is why the tabla maestro is considered to be among the greatest musicians India has ever produced
Tue, Dec 17, 2024
The story and history of Budaun’s Shahi Jama Masjid, and the dispute surrounding itSubscriber Only
December 05, 2024 14:47 IST
A court in Budaun is hearing a plea seeking nod for Hindus to pray inside the 800-year-old mosque built by Sultan Iltutmish of Delhi. What does the historical record say about claims that the mosque was built after demolishing a Hindu temple?
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
History of Ajmer’s Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, now facing demands of surveySubscriber Only
December 03, 2024 13:50 IST
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra in Ajmer is one the oldest mosques in north India. Claims are being made that it stands on the remains of a 'Sanskrit college and temple' . Here's what history and legend say.
Tue, Dec 03, 2024
How AI has helped discover hundreds of mysterious Nazca geoglyphs in PeruSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 18:43 IST
Artificial Intelligence has fuelled a spurt of newly discovered Nazca geoglyphs. Many more will likely be discovered in the near future
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Explained: Story of the Ajmer dargah and Khwaja Garib NawazSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 07:30 IST
A petition in court has sought a survey of the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, based on claims that it was constructed after demolishing ‘Hindu and Jain’ temples. What is the history of the dargah, and of the revered Sufi saint who rests there?
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Why satellite space junk may be bad news for the environmentSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 16:50 IST
While pollution from burnt-up satellites high up in the atmosphere is seemingly a distant concern for humans, it might lead to ripple effects that will change the chemistry of the atmosphere. This is not good news.
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Explained: Shia vs Sunni in the killing fields of Pakistan’s KurramSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 16:30 IST
At least 64 people have been killed in three days of clashes between Shia and Sunni tribal groups since November 21. Three almost-simultaneous developments during the Cold War played a role in shaping today’s tensions in Kurram.
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Why the decline in US overdose deaths is not all good newsSubscriber Only
November 23, 2024 04:30 IST
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 111,802 overdose deaths were reported in the 12 months ending August 2023. This number fell to 93,087 in June 2024 (the last month for which data are available) — a 16.4% drop in a 10-month span.
Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Why Russia firing an IRBM at Ukraine is a big dealSubscriber Only
November 22, 2024 18:34 IST
The war in Ukraine has seen its share of escalations by both sides. But Russia firing an intermediate-range ballistic missile might be the biggest one yet. Here is why
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Smog disrupts flights as some ‘pilots not trained in CAT III operations’: what this meansSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 18:27 IST
CAT III refers to a category of aircraft landing operation that occurs with assistance of the Instrument Landing System or ILS
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
5 takeaways from Donald Trump’s key administrative appointmentsSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 07:55 IST
The US President-elect’s picks for his second term reflect the lessons he has learnt from his first, his determination to build an administration in his own image, and the unparalleled premium he places on personal loyalty.
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Why the arrival of a Pakistani cargo ship in Bangladesh could mark a turning point in the subcontinent’s historySubscriber Only
November 15, 2024 18:50 IST
The shadow of 1971 has long loomed over the relationship between the two countries. But with the ouster of the pro-India Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the powerful interests in both Islamabad and Dhaka have seen an opportunity for a reset
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
How Röntgen accidentally discovered x-rays & changed the worldSubscriber Only
November 08, 2024 15:43 IST
Wilhelm Röntgen’s discovery earned him the first ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901, and revolutionised the field of medicine forever
Fri, Nov 08, 2024
How climate change is bringing back the idea of airshipsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2024 06:00 IST
Of late, a few companies are attempting to control the buoyancy of airships — a longstanding challenge that has prevented their use for cargo transportation.
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
5 reasons why Donald Trump won & the Democrats lostSubscriber Only
November 06, 2024 20:58 IST
Unlike what the polls predicted, this was not a close election. In hindsight, it was never going to be. Here is why
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Election Day in US: Here’s what to knowSubscriber Only
November 05, 2024 06:50 IST
US elections: Some results will be known soon after polls close in the eastern states (early on Wednesday in India). The national call will take longer — it took four days in 2020.
Wed, Nov 06, 2024
Why media ‘calls’ US elections, what this meansSubscriber Only
November 02, 2024 18:05 IST
The United States does not have an equivalent of the Election Commission of India. This means that the task of tabulating national results falls on the media. Here is how this works
Mon, Nov 04, 2024
How the small but rich Indian American community votes — and whySubscriber Only
November 02, 2024 03:00 IST
With a population of approximately 5.2 million, Indian Americans are the second largest immigrant community in the United States, behind only Mexican Americans.
Sun, Nov 03, 2024
US election results: Who conducts polls; how votes are cast and countedSubscriber Only
November 01, 2024 02:00 IST
November 5 is Election Day, but early voting is ongoing in several states. Unlike in India, voters in the US may vote on ballot papers or electronic systems depending on where they reside. Three primary voting mechanisms are used.
Tue, Nov 05, 2024
How the United States’ electoral college worksSubscriber Only
October 31, 2024 08:00 IST
In the US system, votes cast by the public in favour of a presidential candidate are actually meant to elect that candidate’s ‘electors’, who then vote for the President. How does this system work?
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Why students in Bangladesh are protesting againSubscriber Only
October 25, 2024 16:14 IST
A months-long agitation by disgruntled students led to the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Student organisations have now hit the streets again, this time calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Here is why
Fri, Oct 25, 2024Journalism of Courage
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