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How to check your name in the voters’ list, and what to do if it’s not there
April 4, 2024 18:38 IST
The Lok Sabha elections' voting is happening in seven phases, between April 19 and June 1. There are multiple ways to check your name on the electoral rolls. We explain.
Turkey’s opposition scores ‘historic victory’ against President Erdogan’s party in local elections: What happened?
April 2, 2024 19:19 IST
The elections were seen as a de facto referendum on Erdogan — who had won the national election less than a year ago — and his party as the President had thrown all his energy into campaigning for the AK Party’s candidates.
Amidst Lok Sabha elections, why fake news, disinformation and fact-checking matter
April 2, 2024 18:16 IST
International Fact-checking Day: In this election season, a range of threats abound – traditional misinformation, generative AI images and videos, and deepfakes. Here's what to know about them and how to safeguard yourself.
Why are decorative eggs, chocolate and rabbits associated with Easter celebrations?
April 1, 2024 13:44 IST
Some common icons associated with Easter go back to Pagan religions and come from trade and immigration, while others are linked to fertility and the advent of Spring.
Beyond Holi and bhang, the many uses of cannabis – from medicine to rope-making
March 26, 2024 11:06 IST
The cannabis plant is usually found in the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Deccan region. Fibre and oil can be obtained from it. Here’s how it is used in a range of ways across India.
Pakistan may ‘seriously examine’ resuming trade with India: Why it paused, what it constituted
March 25, 2024 18:33 IST
Pakistan suspended bilateral trade with India in August 2019, following the Indian government’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. What happened at the time, and why has the possibility of resumption been raised now? We explain.
Vladimir Putin won the Russian elections with 87% of the vote. Who were his opponents?
March 19, 2024 12:02 IST
Russia's elections have often been criticised for not being free and fair. Who were the candidates in the fray this year against Putin, and what do they stand for?
Why do we celebrate Women’s Day on March 8?
March 8, 2024 18:25 IST
Women’s Day was a result of several socialist movements, which demanded voting rights for women and better working conditions. Here is a brief history.
All you need to know about Super Tuesday, a key day in the US Presidential elections
March 6, 2024 07:23 IST
The results of a Super Tuesday have, over the years, strongly indicated the candidate who will eventually be chosen as the party nominee for US Presidential polls. What exactly is the process? What can be expected this year?
What is grey zone warfare, mentioned by India’s Chief of Defence Staff recently?
March 4, 2024 11:45 IST
In commentaries on China and Taiwan, 'grey zone warfare' crops up in descriptions of Chinese actions around the island that it claims as its own. What does it mean, and how does it differ from situations of war and peace?
Sensex, Nifty jump above 1 per cent: What has led to this gain?
March 1, 2024 12:16 IST
The impressive GDP numbers provide fundamental support to the bull market. What are some of the possible headwinds, and what is the outlook for India's economic growth in the short term?
Did Morarji Desai really drink his own urine?
March 1, 2024 13:26 IST
Morarji Desai, who was prime minister of India from 1977-79, was born on February 29, 1896. We take a look at the most popular legend surrounding the man.
What is the new FPI fraud SEBI has warned investors against
February 27, 2024 12:07 IST
SEBI has received many complaints where fraudsters are enticing victims through online trading courses, seminars, and mentorship programmes in the stock market, leveraging social media platforms. Here's what is happening, and how to stay safe.
BharatGPT group unveils ‘Hanooman’: Everything you need to know about the Indic AI model
February 25, 2024 16:15 IST
Hanooman is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi.
Govt announces Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane: How FRP differs from MSP
February 25, 2024 16:18 IST
The demand for hiking the Minimum Support Price has repeatedly come up amid the ongoing farmers’ protests around the borders of New Delhi. Here, we explain how the two price support mechanisms differ and the unique case of sugar.
What is the turha, the new election symbol of Sharad Pawar’s NCP?
February 23, 2024 11:52 IST
Today, the turha is often used at weddings or other happy occasions, and at political rallies in Maharashtra. The turha was blown as a rallying call at the farmers’ protest of 2020-21. What is its historical significance? We explain.
To bypass Red Sea, new trade route to Israel involving Mundra port: How this will work
February 22, 2024 15:32 IST
Israel's transport minister Miri Regev posted a video on X, in which she is standing at Gujarat's Mundra port and describing the new trade route. Here is what it is, who it helps, and its potential pitfalls.
Raisina Dialogue begins: Everything you need to know about the conference
February 22, 2024 11:15 IST
The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, which aims to address the most challenging issues faced by the world.
What is a floor test, which Nitish Kumar won in the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
February 13, 2024 12:06 IST
A floor test (also called a 'trust vote') is held in legislative bodies, to find out whether the government that is suspected to have lost the majority still retains the confidence of the House. How is this done?
Indians can travel to Iran without a visa: All you need to know
February 7, 2024 07:38 IST
Indians can travel to Iran visa-free as long as they meet certain conditions. What are these conditions? Why has Iran taken this step?
Pigeon suspected of being Chinese spy released: A short history of animal spiesSign In to read
February 4, 2024 12:40 IST
On January 30, a suspected Chinese spy pigeon was released into the wild after getting a clean chit from police. Historically, pigeons have been the most famous animal that has been used for espionage.
Interim budget mentions blue economy 2.0: What this meansSign In to read
February 2, 2024 11:11 IST
What does the Interim Budget say about blue economy? Why is this significant for India?
In Interim Budget 2024, Sitharaman says use of Nano DAP to be expanded: What is this made-in-India fertiliser?Sign In to read
February 2, 2024 11:12 IST
Compared to conventional di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), nano DAP has certain major benefits. We explain.
How – and why – the Archaeological Survey of India surveyed the Gyanvapi mosqueSign In to read
January 31, 2024 09:58 IST
In July last year, the Varanasi district court directed the ASI to primarily find out whether the mosque was “constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple”, in response to a plea filed by five Hindu women.
Explained: The origins of ‘Aaya Ram, gaya Ram’, which Kharge used after Nitish U-turnSign In to read
January 30, 2024 11:31 IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used the phrase after Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Bihar Chief Minister again, joining the BJP-led NDA. What does the phrase mean and where does it come from? We explain.
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SportsUpdated: April 5, 2024 05:27 IST
The Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Round 1 has begun with 16 top players, including five Indian grandmasters, competing for a chance to face world champions Ding Liren and Li Wenjun. The tournament will be a double round robin with 14 games, but former champion Magnus Carlsen will not be participating. Stay tuned for updates.
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