Anagha Jayakumar

Who is Tim Walz and why did Kamala Harris pick him as her Vice Presidential candidate?Subscriber Only

August 06, 2024 21:00 IST

Walz is the Governor of Minnesota, a state which has largely voted for the Democratic Party over the years. However, his midwestern background may also be a differentiator for the party in crucial 'swing' states where victory is not easily guaranteed.

Why Nicolas Maduro’s re-election has triggered protests in Venezuela, criticism abroadSubscriber Only

July 31, 2024 07:30 IST

Neighbours of Venezuela have issued mixed reactions. Maduro’s long-term allies, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua welcomed the result.

Why are Russian athletes ‘banned’ from the 2024 Paris Olympics?Subscriber Only

July 30, 2024 17:07 IST

The International Olympic Committee has banned athletes from representing Russia and Belarus in the ongoing Olympics. However, some are participating under a neutral banner. Here’s why.

What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and CanadaSubscriber Only

July 25, 2024 14:56 IST

Cases of listeriosis, spread by the bacteria known as “listeria monocytogenes”, have led to four deaths so far in the US and Canada.

Why are students protesting in Bangladesh?Subscriber Only

July 17, 2024 17:43 IST

Over a hundred people have been killed in violent clashes amid student protests against the return of a 30% quota in government employment for the descendants of those who fought for the freedom of Bangladesh from Pakistan

All about the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump has been nominated as presidential candidateSubscriber Only

July 16, 2024 17:10 IST

About 2,500 Republican delegates from all US states and territories are attending the four-day event, which marks a key stage in the country’s election cycle. What can be expected this year?

With Trump’s shooting, recalling the last time a US President or presidential candidate was targetedSubscriber Only

July 15, 2024 05:55 IST

The assassination attempt against Donald Trump comes 43 years after President Ronald Reagan was shot. Who was the attacker and what was his motive?

George Clooney asks Biden to leave US presidential race: Why do his views matter?Subscriber Only

July 12, 2024 16:00 IST

Actor George Clooney is the latest among the voices asking President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic Party’s candidate in the US elections. Clooney is not just another liberal, Hollywood face, and has organised major fundraisers for the party over the years.

With PM Modi’s Austria visit, a look back at Indira Gandhi’s trip 41 years agoSubscriber Only

July 11, 2024 15:50 IST

Before PM Modi, Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit the European nation in 1983. Apart from economic cooperation, prevailing tensions in Punjab and Assam were discussed.

Death before capture: What is the Israeli military’s Hannibal Directive?Subscriber Only

July 10, 2024 19:13 IST

The Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz has reported that when Hamas attacked on October 7, the IDF activated a deadly military policy that aims to exterminate the enemy even at the cost of killing Israeli soldiers. Where did this policy come from?

Boeing pleads guilty in US fraud conspiracy case: what this means, what comes nextSubscriber Only

July 08, 2024 21:47 IST

The beleaguered airline company has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal conspiracy fraud charge tied to two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes. Why? What are the likely implications?

Explained: New Covid-19 variants FLiRT and LB.1, driving surge in US, UKSubscriber Only

July 07, 2024 21:29 IST

The onset of summer has triggered fears of the resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally, particularly the new variants FLiRT and LB.1. We explain

French elections: The rise of France’s far-right National Rally PartySubscriber Only

July 07, 2024 20:16 IST

While the National Rally did not emerge as the biggest party in the French Parliament, its rise has been noteworthy in French politics. Here is its story.

Who is Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister of the UK?Subscriber Only

July 05, 2024 21:17 IST

The new Prime Minister of the UK may have his work cut out for him following 14 years of Conservatives' rule. He helped the Labour party lodge a historic win, but the man has also faced his share of criticisms from a section of Labour supporters.

Explained: July 4 and the story of the American Declaration of IndependenceSubscriber Only

July 04, 2024 20:42 IST

Why did the colonists want Independence from Britain? What happened in the lead up to American independence? How was the Declaration of Independence formulated?

Why have over 200 candidates dropped out of the French elections?Subscriber Only

July 03, 2024 18:22 IST

The results of the first round of the French parliamentary polls have propelled the far-right National Rally to the lead, triggering a wave of candidate dropouts. We explain why.

What discovery of prehistoric ostrich shells in Andhra meansSubscriber Only

July 01, 2024 17:29 IST

How does the discovery of a 41,000-year-old ostrich nest impact our understanding of the extinction of megafauna in India?

China’s ‘Five Principles’ of foreign policy: how it started, where it stands nowSubscriber Only

June 28, 2024 07:02 IST

Beijing is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, first propounded in the Sino-Indian Agreement of 1954. Panchsheel, as India called it, was a pillar of the Nehruvian vision of the world, until it was shattered by the 1962 War

France elections: What is cohabitation?Subscriber Only

June 26, 2024 20:19 IST

After 22 years, there is a real chance that the French National Assembly will not be headed by someone from the party of the President.

Why Dagestan remains a restive republic in RussiaSubscriber Only

June 24, 2024 20:56 IST

Armed assailants attacked a synagogue and a church in Russia’s Dagestan on Sunday. Here is a brief history of the region, and its socio-political makeup.

Tajikistan hijab ban: With 90% Muslim population, why this decision was madeSubscriber Only

June 23, 2024 22:39 IST

Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon has earlier described the hijab as “foreign clothing” and taken steps to minimise the visibility of public religiosity. It is deeply linked to his politics and grip on power.

What is the Resolve Tibet Act?Subscriber Only

June 21, 2024 08:08 IST

The Resolve Tibet Act passed by Congress on June 12 is a bold successor to the two acts preceding it. We explain.

What is the controversy around EVMs in the US?Subscriber Only

June 19, 2024 20:44 IST

The upcoming US Presidential election is rife with concerns about EVM manipulation following the 2016 hacking scandal. We explain.

How Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963Subscriber Only

June 16, 2024 21:24 IST

Valentina Tereshkova ventured into space at a time when the Cold War was fueling the Space Race between the US and the USSR. NASA did not allow women astronauts back then, leading the Soviets to take a small step forward.

Explained: All about Kavli Prize, mirroring Nobel in fields of astrophysics, neuroscience, and nanoscienceSubscriber Only

June 14, 2024 06:25 IST

The Kavli Prize is named after Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist Fred Kavli. Here is all you need to know about the Kavli Prize, and the scientists awarded this year.