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The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and...
The Explained Desk of The Indian Express writes analyses and explanatory articles on a range of topics, including current affairs, politics, global events, sports, health and lifestyle.
April 29, 2026
The hippos are an invasive species in Colombia. Their growing population is believed to be a ticking time bomb that will seriously harm indigenous flora and fauna.
April 29, 2026April 28, 2026
After India’s independence, princely states had the option to accede to India or Pakistan, and in certain cases, like those of Hyderabad and Kashmir, a decision was not immediate. Such was the case with Sikkim, thanks to a unique relationship with British rule.
April 28, 2026April 26, 2026
On April 26, 1986, Chernobyl entered global infamy with what would be remembered as the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
April 27, 2026April 26, 2026
New Zealand had introduced a similar ‘generational’ law, but later scrapped it. What is driving the government to target cigarette smoking, and why have some criticised it?
April 27, 2026April 23, 2026
Established in 2008, the India-Africa Forum Summit has been officially called the “apex institutional mechanism for India’s engagement with Africa.” Here is what to know about it, and what to expect from the May event.
April 23, 2026April 22, 2026
The attacks on the ships came the day Trump extended the ceasefire. What is Iran trying to do, and what is its gamble?
April 23, 2026April 15, 2026
On April 15, 1948, Himachal Pradesh was formed with the integration of 30 erstwhile princely states, but it would take years for it to become a full-fledged state.
April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
The remains of the Titanic, which sank on April 14, 1912, remained elusive for decades due to technological constraints, until Robert Ballard located it in 1985.
April 15, 2026April 14, 2026
Considering that this was the first time both countries held direct negotiations since 1979, Iran’s approach to the talks signalled seriousness. Its delegation comprised more than 70 people with diverse areas of expertise.
April 14, 2026April 12, 2026
Although the US has claimed that it destroyed more than 90% of the Iranian Navy’s regular fleet, Iran was able to exercise leverage in the marathon peace talks in Islamabad. We explain why.
April 13, 2026April 7, 2026
What has Iran proposed in its own 10-point plan after rejecting the earlier ceasefire proposal? What are the main sticking points? What is Netanyahu doing? We explain.
April 7, 2026April 5, 2026
The Easter date is fixed based on the full Moon. It is generally observed in either March or April, leading to its association with the onset of Spring — a season symbolising growth and rebirth in nature.
April 6, 2026April 3, 2026
The two dismissals are significant as US President Donald Trump reportedly avoided changes in personnel during the first year of his second presidential term.
April 4, 2026April 3, 2026
This 7,000-tonne vessel, the third Arihant-class submarine, is larger and technologically more advanced than its predecessors, INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, and will be a key component of India’s nuclear triad.
April 3, 2026April 2, 2026
A defeat here would mark a second consecutive setback for the US president in the Supreme Court, after it overturned Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February
April 2, 2026March 29, 2026
If a ground invasion in Iran were to happen, how might it unfold? Are such plans likely to enjoy support among the US public? And finally, what does it say about the state of war? We explain.
March 31, 2026March 24, 2026
It would be easy to dismiss the “You’re fired” clip as a propaganda stunt, and it partly is. But Zolfaghari’s trolling has done its job: it has framed Iran as unfazed, and even contemptuous of the powers attacking it.
March 25, 2026March 23, 2026
From an early age, Bhagat Singh grew up in an environment of anti-colonialism. His political ideology evolved over time and was detailed in works like ‘Why I am an Atheist’.
March 23, 2026March 20, 2026
The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour was among the most significant moments of World War II. It laid the ground for the US entry — an involvement that would culminate with it dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
March 21, 2026March 18, 2026
UNA-affiliated nurses began an indefinite strike on March 4, demanding that the monthly basic salary in private hospitals be increased to Rs 40,000. This number is higher than the minimum wage for such nurses revised by the Kerala government earlier this month
March 18, 2026March 14, 2026
Since the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories — Ladakh and J&K — Ladakh has been agitating for greater democratic representation, as well as protections for its environment and culture.
March 15, 2026March 11, 2026
The order by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) identifies four categories of priority for the receipt of natural gas — subject to their availability — based on their average gas consumption levels over the past six months.
March 14, 2026March 10, 2026
While there is no official confirmation about who is responsible for the widespread jamming, Iran has been suspected of causing disruption to vessels.
March 11, 2026March 10, 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, the board said that some sets of the Math question paper featured the QR codes, and verified that the question papers were genuine
March 11, 2026March 5, 2026
Who are the Kurds, and why are some of them opposed to the Iranian regime? What is their association with the US? We explain.
March 5, 2026
