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Hosting the BRICS summit: Why Kazan in Tatarstan matters in Putin’s RussiaSubscriber Only
October 23, 2024 05:19 IST
Kazan is one of Russia's cities of the future — in the sense that it already anticipates some of the significant demographic changes that are contributing to the country's evolving national identity.
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
What the killing of Yahya Sinwar means for Hamas and the war in GazaSubscriber Only
October 19, 2024 04:00 IST
Sinwar had been de facto chief of Hamas since 2017, and its man on the ground in Gaza. He was also in-charge of Hamas’s military operations, and the alleged mastermind of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel.
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
US reveals identity of key conspirator CC-1 in Pannun plot: What are the allegations against Vikas Yadav?Subscriber Only
October 18, 2024 16:18 IST
An indictment filed last year in New York’s Southern District contained allegations of involvement of Indian nationals in a foiled plot to murder Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil. Here is a timeline of the case in which the Yadav is implicated
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
India-Canada tensions: Why latest escalation may be sinking Justin Trudeau’s last throw of the diceSubscriber Only
October 17, 2024 04:15 IST
Khalistani separatism on Canadian soil has long been Trudeau’s blind spot. More than a year after he first alleged Indian government links to the Nijjar murder, what explains this week's escalation?
Wed, Oct 23, 2024
Columbus Day: Story of Christopher Columbus, why he is a controversial figureSubscriber Only
October 14, 2024 18:54 IST
Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492 sparked centuries of European conquest and colonisation in the continent.
Tue, Oct 15, 2024
What happens when a nuclear weapon goes off?Subscriber Only
October 12, 2024 13:42 IST
With Japanese atom bomb survivors’ organisation Nihon Hidankyo winning the Nobel Peace Prize, a look at the ghastly effects of a nuclear detonation which have been at the core of the argument for disarmament
Sun, Oct 13, 2024
Ratan Tata’s Indica: How he shaped India’s first indigenous carSubscriber Only
October 10, 2024 15:11 IST
As one of India’s greatest industrialists passes away, a look at what might be one of his greatest achievements — creating the first truly indigenous Indian family car.
Fri, Oct 11, 2024
How Durga Puja emerged in British-ruled BengalSubscriber Only
October 09, 2024 17:19 IST
This article about famous Bengali festival will discuss the Battle of Plassey, the rise of native elites under Company rule, and the national movement.
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Which are India’s 5 new ‘classical languages’, what does the tag mean?Subscriber Only
October 05, 2024 02:00 IST
Following demands from various states, the UPA-1 government decided to create a category of Indian languages known as “classical languages”, and lay down various criteria for this status.
Sun, Oct 06, 2024
Prakrit & Pali: All you need to know about the newly designated Classical LanguagesSubscriber Only
October 04, 2024 18:00 IST
Much simpler than Sanskrit, these were the vernacular of the common folk, and the language of heterodox religions like Buddhism and Jainism
Sun, Oct 06, 2024
Why US port workers have gone on strikeSubscriber Only
October 03, 2024 17:53 IST
Ahead of the US presidential elections in November, the port workers’ strike threatens to cause significant economic disruption.
Fri, Oct 04, 2024
Mahatma Gandhi’s views on Israel, PalestineSubscriber Only
October 02, 2024 16:43 IST
The Mahatma held deep sympathies for the historically persecuted Jewish people. But this did not translate to him supporting the formation of Israel in Palestine.
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
History Headline: Story of Lothal and new proof on its dockyardSubscriber Only
September 29, 2024 01:30 IST
Lothal’s archaeological record indicates its settlements were rebuilt multiple times. Rao identified five distinct phases in the site’s stratigraphic record dated circa 2400-1900 BCE. At its peak, late 3rd millennium BCE, Lothal may have been home to 15,000 people.
Sun, Sep 29, 2024
Why are langurs deployed to ward off monkeys?Subscriber Only
September 28, 2024 17:04 IST
For decades, it has been common practice to deploy Indian grey langurs to combat rhesus monkeys. But is there any scientific basis behind this?
Sun, Sep 29, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next Prime Minister: 5 things you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 27, 2024 17:32 IST
Former Defence Minister Ishiba, 67, has become the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party that has ruled Japan for most of the past seven decades
Fri, Sep 27, 2024
Why Sri Lanka’s newly elected President dissolved ParliamentSubscriber Only
September 26, 2024 08:50 IST
Sri Lanka’s 225-member Parliament has a term of five years. The previous election took place in August 2020, which means the now-dissolved Parliament was supposed to be in place until August 2025. Why was it dissolved? We explain
Fri, Sep 27, 2024
Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for Scheduled CastesSubscriber Only
September 20, 2024 14:19 IST
On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Pune’s Yerawada Jail in protest against the award of separate electorates for Scheduled Castes
Fri, Sep 20, 2024
All about Sri Lanka’s presidential elections, why they matter to IndiaSubscriber Only
September 20, 2024 12:36 IST
As Sri Lanka heads to its first elections since the massive protests of 2022 and the crippling economic crisis that has brought it to its knees, here is how the field is placed — and why India is watching the race closely.
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
As Cabinet gives nods to simultaneous elections, what comes next?Subscriber Only
September 19, 2024 07:00 IST
How will the simultaneous election project, cleared by the Union Cabinet, be implemented? What steps have been proposed by the Kovind panel? What constitutional amendments will be required?
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Kovind committee’s ‘One nation, one election’ recommendation gets Cabinet nod: What it will take to hold simultaneous elections in IndiaSubscriber Only
September 18, 2024 16:23 IST
Addressing the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said simultaneous polls would be held in two phases — the first will cover Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, and the second, which will be held within 100 days of the first, will cover local body elections
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The story of the Great Stupa of Sanchi from Ashokan times to nowSubscriber Only
September 13, 2024 07:20 IST
The ornate red sandstone gateway, which was unveiled in December 2022, is a 1:1 reproduction of the original structure standing at almost 10 metres high and 6 metres wide, and weighing roughly 150 tonnes.
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
5 most influential US presidential debates, from Nixon-Kennedy in 1960 to Trump-Biden in 2024Subscriber Only
September 10, 2024 11:16 IST
Although they make for a great spectacle, presidential debates rarely move the needle when it comes to the electoral outcome or even the campaign at large. Here are 5 times they did just that.
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
7 things to watch out for in high-stakes Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debateSubscriber Only
September 10, 2024 06:11 IST
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take each other on this Tuesday in what might be the only debate ahead the election in November. Here are 7 things you should know ahead of the showdown.
Tue, Sep 10, 2024
How vegetarian is India?Subscriber Only
September 09, 2024 17:46 IST
Even if one includes milk and milk products in the basket of vegetarian foods, data indicate that less than 3 out of 10 Indians are vegetarian
Tue, Sep 10, 2024
India generates highest plastic pollution in world: what a new study foundSubscriber Only
September 09, 2024 09:00 IST
In 2022, the UN Environmental Assembly agreed to develop such a treaty — which experts say might be the most important environmental accord since the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015 — by the end of 2024.
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