Rishika Singh

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Rishika Singh is a deputy copyeditor at the Explained Desk of The Indian Express. She enjoys writing on issues related to international relations, and in particular, likes to follow analyses of news from China. Additionally, she writes on developments related to politics and culture in India....Read More

Articles by Rishika Singh

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Why China is building the world’s largest dam on the Tsangpo, how India may be impactedSubscriber Only

Jan 04, 2025 06:45 IST

What is the mega Yarlung Tsangpo project planned by China? What does Beijing hope to accomplish by...

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

People walk at a Christmas market on Manezh Square in Moscow, Russia December 25, 2024.

‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’: The debate over greetings in the US, explainedSubscriber Only

Dec 26, 2024 20:18 IST

In the run-up to the 2016 US elections, then-Republican candidate Donald Trump also played up the...

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Yang enjoyed an “unusual degree” of trust from Andrew (pictured), the younger brother of King Charles.

Explained: Alleged Chinese spy scandal in UK, with links to Prince AndrewSubscriber Only

Dec 24, 2024 11:50 IST

The Chinese businessman had close ties with Prince Andrew. He is suspected to be working for...

Tue, Dec 24, 2024

The first ship to transit the Panama Canal at the formal opening in 1914, the SS Ancon passes through.

Trump threatens to ‘demand the return’ of Panama Canal: What is its history, significance?Subscriber Only

Dec 22, 2024 20:35 IST

Why did the US gain and relinquish the Panama Canal’s control, and why did Trump flag China’s...

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

Poet and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri (left) and actor Balraj Sahni.

Nirmala Sitharaman targets Congress: Why were artists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Balraj Sahni arrested during the Nehru era?Subscriber Only

Dec 17, 2024 18:21 IST

Sitharaman said in Parliament that shortly after Independence, prominent film artists were arrested...

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

Ambedkar (left) and KM Munshi/UCC debates.

PM Modi recalls 1948 debate on Uniform Civil Code: What Ambedkar, KM Munshi saidSubscriber Only

Dec 15, 2024 21:00 IST

In the Constituent Assembly, Ambedkar and Mushi challenged some of the criticisms around UCC....

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

“Brat” was chosen as the Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary. The album of the same name (cover pictured) by singer Charli XCX led to a rise in the word's usage and online searches for it.

Explained: From ‘brain rot’ to ‘kakistocracy’, what Words of the Year tell us about 2024Subscriber Only

Dec 10, 2024 20:33 IST

While 'brain rot' relates to the constant consumption of online content, 'kakistocracy' refers to...

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

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What the collapse of France’s govt means, what happens nowSubscriber Only

Dec 07, 2024 03:00 IST

Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a veteran conservative who was appointed to the post by Macron only...

Sat, Dec 07, 2024

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. November 30, 2024.

Why Taiwanese leaders ‘transit’ the United States, why China is critical of the visitsSubscriber Only

Dec 02, 2024 19:36 IST

China has long criticised meetings between the senior government officials of Taiwan and the US,...

Wed, Dec 04, 2024

Images of Xi Jinping on display at the military museum in Beijing, China.

Latest in China’s corruption ‘purge’, what suspension of senior military official could meanSubscriber Only

Dec 01, 2024 17:43 IST

Two of China’s last three Defence Ministers have been suspended over corruption charges, as have...

Sun, Dec 01, 2024

Explained: Australia’s law banning social media for children under 16, its criticismsSubscriber Only

Nov 30, 2024 14:10 IST

Australia’s measures are based on concerns over social media’s negative impact. However, there...

Sun, Dec 01, 2024

Recalling stories of women who helped draft the Indian ConstitutionSubscriber Only

Nov 27, 2024 09:30 IST

The 299-member Assembly had 15 women members, including prominent figures such as Sarojini Naidu,...

Wed, Nov 27, 2024

Explained: Stories of women who helped draft the Constitution of IndiaSubscriber Only

Nov 27, 2024 07:00 IST

The 299-member Constituent Assembly had 15 women members (of whom two later resigned), including...

Sun, Dec 01, 2024

Why US Justice Department wants Google to sell ChromeSubscriber Only

Nov 22, 2024 15:37 IST

The US Department of Justice, while referencing a recent court verdict which called Google a...

Fri, Nov 22, 2024

The Chancay port in Peru became operational in Peru on November 14.

Explained: The $3.6 billion Chinese-funded Chancay port project in Peru, US concerns around itSubscriber Only

Nov 19, 2024 17:57 IST

What exactly is the Chancay port project and what does China stand to gain from it? We...

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

Explained: From RFK Jr to Marco Rubio, 8 key appointments to Donald Trump’s new administrationSubscriber Only

Nov 16, 2024 07:01 IST

The US President-elect’s picks for his second term reflect the lessons he has learnt from his...

Sun, Nov 17, 2024

11/11: How a day for ‘singles’ in China became the biggest shopping day in the worldSubscriber Only

Nov 11, 2024 19:34 IST

Chinese college students are believed to have originated Singles' Day in the '90s. Over time,...

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Several US Presidents have attempted to successfully run for office after losing re-elections. Only Grover Cleveland (left) and Donald Trump have done so.

The only one before Donald Trump: How US President Grover Cleveland lost re-election, returned to powerSubscriber Only

Nov 07, 2024 15:20 IST

Donald Trump has made a rare political comeback. In fact, the only other time a sitting president...

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Supporters of Donald Trump watch early election results in Georgia, U.S., on November 5.

US Election results: Road to 270 — paths the candidates must take through swing statesSubscriber Only

Nov 06, 2024 06:45 IST

Essentially, the various permutations and combinations of electoral votes from the states represent...

Wed, Nov 06, 2024

How the donkey and elephant came to represent Democrats and Republicans in US politicsSubscriber Only

Nov 03, 2024 18:19 IST

The elephant and donkey were meant to be satirical depictions, popularised by an American political...

Wed, Nov 06, 2024

How did Diwali celebrations begin at the White House?Subscriber Only

Oct 31, 2024 09:00 IST

Barack Obama was the first US President under whom Diwali celebrations were held. It was a...

Fri, Nov 01, 2024

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, at a campaign event.

Why Donald Trump’s campaign has alleged UK Labour Party interference in US electionsSubscriber Only

Oct 27, 2024 15:33 IST

Foreign interference, especially from Russia, has been a contentious issue in US elections....

Sun, Oct 27, 2024

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai was inaugurated in Mumbai earlier this month.

Why China has opposed Taiwan opening a new Economic and Cultural Centre in IndiaSubscriber Only

Oct 22, 2024 12:38 IST

The TECC in Mumbai marks the Taiwan government’s third office in India, after New Delhi and...

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Despite historical discussions around it, happiness is emphasised in modern society to a greater degree in many ways.

This Quote Means: ‘Contentment is the only real wealth’, said by Alfred NobelSubscriber Only

Oct 20, 2024 18:56 IST

A quote on happiness being the journey rather than the destination also appeared in the 2024 UPSC...

Sun, Oct 20, 2024

Macao gets new Chief Executive: What is China’s relationship with the region?Subscriber Only

Oct 15, 2024 12:16 IST

Mainland China authorities are viewed more positively in Macao than in Hong Kong, the other Chinese...

Tue, Oct 15, 2024

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