Mujibur Rahman’s Home Demolition: Attack on Bangladesh’s iconic national monument reflects anger at Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, a different vision of the country’s struggle for liberation. Here’s how Bangabandhu built his home into the heart of the nationalist…

The Badminton World Federation argues that it could make the game more exciting and shorter, besides helping with player health and longevity

What are the commonalities in how the right to private property evolved across South Africa, the US and India? We explain.

The Trump administration’s attacks on South Africa could be seen as a part of the ongoing international tussle between the US and South Africa over the latter’s prosecution of Israel at the ICJ. But there are wider issues too – involving the role of India…

A marine heatwave is an extreme weather event. It occurs when the surface temperature of a particular region of the sea rises to 3 or 4 degrees Celsius above the average temperature for at least five days

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The recalibration of India’s position comes at a time when the international attention on climate action has tapered off a bit, despite 2023 and 2024 setting back-to-back temperature records. What is happening, and what is India's approach?

Budget Allocations Explained: It is an open question whether income tax cuts for those earning five to six times more than the average Indian is the best way to use taxpayer money to incentivise long-term growth. Take a look at some crucial data points in…

RBI Repo Rate Cut Explained: EMIs on home and vehicle loans will come down, making it easier for individuals to repay their debts. A lower repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for individuals and businesses, which can lead to increased spending and investment.…

It will become near impossible for transgender athletes to forge a career in sports in the United States. They may also not be able to compete in the LA Olympic Games. What does the IOC think of this question?

Illegal Immigrants in US Dunki Route Journey: Many Indians recently deported from the US reached the country through multiple countries via a ‘dunki route’. What makes such attempts dangerous?

Anyone who enters the Mantralaya, whether she works there or not, must get their face scanned. Here’s why.

Unlike in 2018, this time, China was prepared for the sanctions announced by the Trump administration. Also, Beijing is not too worried about a trade war with Washington. What are the reasons for this optimism? An expert explains.

Since 2023, when the Tamil Nadu government first approached the SC about the issue, several opposition-ruled states, including Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, have moved the apex court over such delays. The Tamil Nadu case would be a precedent for all other…

Potash mining could reduce India’s import dependence and bolster the domestic fertilizer industry. However, some concerns have been flagged. We explain.

Delhi Election Results: The AAP has been battling anti-incumbency and internal disarray because of its senior leaders spending a long time in jail. But there are other reasons too, including a clear loss of support among the capital’s middle class.

Since 1901, Australia's average temperatures have increased by 1.51 degrees Celsius. The year 2019 was its warmest ever on record

Hardik Patel, who was the fiery face of the 2015 agitation that rocked Gujarat, is now a BJP MLA. All serious cases against him have now been withdrawn by the state’s BJP government.

That election, for the same seat where the AAP leader has now been defeated by the BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh, marked a watershed in Delhi’s politics, buried the Congress, and heralded the era of the AAP and Kejriwal. Here’s what happened

Between 1998 and 2013, Sheila Dikshit of the Congress was the biggest political figure of Delhi, and her regime was succeeded by that of the AAP. Before her – 27 years ago – there were three leaders of the BJP who ruled the capital. Here’s what you need to…