In assessing the US foreign policy under Biden, while it is a struggle to find positives, three glaring negatives stand out that deepened global faultlines. Here's the what and the how.

The 29th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP) began in Azerbaijan on November 11. Here is a look at the key terms that you might come across.

What role did Maulana Azad play in building India's educational institutions? Why did Jinnah call him 'a Muslim showboy' of the Congress? We explain.

Chinese college students are believed to have originated Singles' Day in the '90s. Over time, companies began offering sales and discounts on the day and raked up billions in revenue. Here is its story.

Why is Tulsi married to Shaligram on Tulsi Vivah? What is the Shaligram? All your questions answered.

We examine how Donald Trump's previous term and views on enduring Middle East conflicts might shape his foreign policy in the region.

Nine decades ago, a casual stroll by a local walker turned into the iconic photograph that launched a timeless legend, cementing the Loch Ness Monster in mystery and myth. We recall.

Mahatab, known as Utkal Keshari, was a Congress leader who had a falling out with Indira Gandhi in the late 1960s, and was subsequently jailed for opposing the Emergency. Here’s why his life and work present an ideal political opportunity for Odisha’s new…

What exactly does the US Secretary of State do? What are Marco Rubio's views on India and China? We explain.

The primary goal of COP29 is to bring together countries to develop a shared plan for curbing further global warming. It will also focus on scaling up climate finance to help developing nations tackle the adverse effects of climate change.

With elections soon to be held in Maharashtra, India’s largest onion-producing state, the current price rise also has political significance. Here is what to know.

The Congress once enjoyed a virtually unchallenged hold over Maharashtra. Today, multiple parties — and factions — are at play in India’s richest state which goes to polls to elect a new Assembly on November 20.

Experts caution that an immediate threat looms over India’s pharmaceutical and services sectors, where the US and India are close competitors.

Supreme Court Guidelines on Illegal demolitions: The SC guidelines include a mandatory 15-day notice period for the tenants to either challenge the demolition order or see to their affairs before being evicted. Here are more details.

While Musk is now a key figure in advising President-elect Trump, there are many issues in which their interests don't appear to align. We take a look at five of them.

Trade restrictions on grounds of promoting climate objectives are expected to trigger many more battles, and result in greater protectionism and disruptions in global supply chains

Trump has announced the setting up of a Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. What exactly will this 'department' do?

The dispute over some 400 acres of land in Kerala’s Ernakulam district between state’s waqf board and long-established occupants of the land has triggered a political storm

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations allow human drug compounding — in which licensed pharmacists or physicians can combine, mix, or adjust the ingredients of a medication — to meet patient needs when popular branded formulations are in short…

Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases. Here are the details.