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Sanskriti Falor

Sanskriti is a trainee sub-editor with indianexpress.com; she tweets @Falor_Sanskriti

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US President Biden pardons those convicted for marijuana possession; how does it affect Americans?Subscriber Only

October 07, 2022 15:02 IST

Joe Biden released a statement on Thursday announcing three steps towards reforming marijuana laws in the United States.

Fri, Oct 07, 2022

Why death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini sparked protests in IranSubscriber Only

September 19, 2022 15:19 IST

Videos during Amini's funeral in Iran showed women protesting with their headscarves in their hands and shouting anti-government slogans.

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Ken Starr, man who put Bill Clinton in dock over Monica Lewinsky and also defended Donald TrumpSubscriber Only

September 14, 2022 19:15 IST

Ken Starr, who died at the age of 76, had had a striking professional career. Starr was a former federal Judge, a Reagan judicial appointee and a US Solicitor General during the presidency of George H W Bush.

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Explained: Who is William Ruto, the controversial President-elect who won Kenya’s contested elections?Subscriber Only

August 27, 2022 17:56 IST

Just after the results, there was a split in the election commission and a possible threat of violence in east Africa’s third-largest economy.

Sat, Aug 27, 2022

Explained: On what grounds is Donald Trump suing the US govt after FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago home?Subscriber Only

August 23, 2022 18:50 IST

Why has Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the US govt, and what does the suit demand? We explain.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022

Explained: How Singapore is walking a tight rope decriminalising gay sexSubscriber Only

August 22, 2022 20:29 IST

While Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it was time to repeal the law, he maintained that it would be done in a way that does not amend the constitution to allow same-sex marriage.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

Explained: What are the stringent provisions of Ghana’s anti-gay bill?Subscriber Only

August 05, 2022 11:51 IST

Ghana's bill, titled 'Promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values bill', has been backed by one of the most prominent anti-gay figures in Ghana's parliament, opposition MP Sam George. It has garnered the support of MPs across party lines.

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Explained: Why Pope Francis has apologised to Canada’s indigenous communitiesSubscriber Only

July 26, 2022 19:47 IST

What were these residential schools, and what happened here to make the Pope apologise? We explain.

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

Explained: Indonesia’s new visa policy, which allows travellers to live tax-freeSubscriber Only

July 10, 2022 22:36 IST

Who are digital nomads? What are these visas? And what are some other countries offering such visas? We explain

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

Explained: Why Queensland is considering bringing in ‘affirmative consent’ lawsSubscriber Only

July 04, 2022 19:31 IST

The government of Queensland, in Australia, said it was considering affirmative consent legislation in response to a report by a panel. What is the panel, and what are its 188 recommendations? We explain.

Tue, Jul 05, 2022

Days after Udaipur Murder, market on Maldas Street open but no customers show upSubscriber Only

July 04, 2022 18:02 IST

Businesses on Maldas Street have taken a hit for the past few days as the curfew was imposed and the shops were shut for almost a week.

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Explained: US passes bill for gun safety, what’s in it?Subscriber Only

June 24, 2022 12:08 IST

The bill was passed exactly a month after a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 21 people, including 19 children.

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

Jaipur: Man arrested after Maharani College students protest against harassmentSubscriber Only

June 08, 2022 01:04 IST

The protest took place after a group of students recorded a video, which went viral, of a man, identified as Mohammad Yusuf, harassing them and using indecent language.

Fri, Jun 10, 2022

Explained: Spain’s ‘only yes means yes’ bill on non-consensual sexSubscriber Only

May 30, 2022 16:33 IST

Spain's 'only yes means yes' bill, which is yet to be passed by the Senate, does not require the survivors to prove that they have been victims of sexual violence or assault.

Tue, May 31, 2022

If demands not fulfilled, will go against Rajasthan govt before elections: Unemployment AssociationSubscriber Only

May 24, 2022 23:45 IST

The association urged the government to create a Youth Unemployment Wing and demanded that youth be given priority in government and private recruitment processes in the state.

Wed, May 25, 2022

Explained: Why Spain is making changes to its rules on abortion, menstrual and maternity leaveSubscriber Only

May 20, 2022 11:54 IST

Spain's government has passed a draft bill with changes to its rules on abortion, menstrual and maternity leave. What's in the new bill? Why is the country considering new regulations?

Fri, May 20, 2022

Explained: Who is John Lee, Hong Kong’s new Chief Executive?Subscriber Only

May 12, 2022 11:40 IST

John Lee has been elected the leader of Hong Kong after winning an election held through a closed voting system. What was different about this election? Who is Lee, and what does his win mean for Hong Kong?

Thu, May 12, 2022

Explained: The mysterious Hepatitis outbreak in children around the worldSubscriber Only

April 27, 2022 18:47 IST

Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver which happens because of the Hepatitis B virus or HBV. The virus usually spreads through blood, semen or other body fluids.

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Explained: A far-right rally left Sweden burning. What sparked off the protests?Subscriber Only

April 19, 2022 22:03 IST

The protests started after the leader of the anti-immigration and anti-Islam group Stram Kurs, the Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan announced his plans of burning the Quran.

Wed, Apr 20, 2022

Explained: Who is Shah Mahmood Qureshi, nominated for Pakistan’s PM by Imran Khan?Subscriber Only

April 11, 2022 07:51 IST

Shah Mahmood Qureshi is going up against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's President Shehbaz Sharif who has been appointed by the Opposition for the Prime Minister's post.

Mon, Apr 11, 2022

Explained: Why Japan’s iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower is being demolishedSubscriber Only

April 06, 2022 19:53 IST

Nakagin Capsule Tower is considered one of the symbols of the metabolism architecture movement in Japan. What was the movement, and why is the tower now being razed?

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Explained: Why did Pope Francis apologise to Indigenous people of Canada?Subscriber Only

April 02, 2022 18:44 IST

The pope was speaking at the Apostolic Palace in front of an audience consisting of delegates from Canada’s three largest Indigenous groups – the Metis, Inuit and First Nations communities – who had come to Rome to seek an apology.

Tue, Apr 05, 2022

Explained: What are Golden Visas that helped Russian oligarchs buy their way into the UK?Subscriber Only

April 01, 2022 08:36 IST

The United Kingdom’s Golden Visa was launched in 2008 as a means to get high net-worth individuals to make substantial investments in the country. It is often seen as a fast-track route for wealthy investors to migrate to the UK.

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?Subscriber Only

March 25, 2022 15:29 IST

The Defence Space Command was set up on January 18, 2022, for Australia to achieve strategic space ambitions and 'lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space'.

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

Explained: The Liberal-NDP deal that will keep Justin Trudeau in power till 2025Subscriber Only

March 25, 2022 09:08 IST

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, heading the Liberal Party, has struck a deal with the New Democratic Party in a bid to stay in power until 2025. What is the Confidence and Supply Agreement? Has it been signed before in Canada?

Fri, Mar 25, 2022