Hawaii wildfires kill 53: How did the flames scorching Maui start?
The death toll from deadly wildfires ravaging Maui has risen to 53 and is expected to surge further. While the exact cause remains to be determined, experts say the blazes were fuelled by dry conditions, strong winds and low humidity affecting the wet, tropical island of Hawaii
Why RBI kept its repo rate unchanged and what it means for inflation
The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India in a unanimous decision kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent – the third consecutive time that the committee has done so. Experts have praised the central bank’s balanced approach in the face of the difficult task o
Air India’s massive makeover: What’s the new logo, what happens to the Maharaja?
Big changes are coming to Air India. The Tata-owned airline is replacing the old logo with a new one called ‘The Vista’, which reimagines the iconic Indian window shape. The new colour palette is deep red, aubergine and gold, and the Maharaja has a different role
Kim Kardashian promotes $2,500 full-body scan: Why are health experts warning against it?
Kim Kardashian is facing flak for promoting a costly full-body scan on her Instagram, with her followers calling her ‘tone-deaf’. Health experts say there is no evidence to prove these scans benefit asymptomatic people
How Mahatma Gandhi used khadi to fight the British and how PM Modi is reviving it
In India, khadi is not just a fabric. During the fight for freedom, Mahatma Gandhi adopted it as a tool to fight the British and make India self-reliant. It is this vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat that PM Narendra Modi is now chasing
Can children have dementia? What’s the Type 2 Battens disease diagnosed in US children?
Type 2 Battens Disease, also known as childhood dementia, is a genetic disorder that affects around 2 to 4 in every 100,000 children. Bryden and Kristian Tucker, the parents of Michael (6) and Oliver (2), say they are devasted but trying to make the best possible life for their children
Chandrayaan-3 vs Russia’s Luna-25: Why Moon’s south pole is so fascinating
The race to the Moon is heating up. Russia’s Luna-25 is now competing with ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 to be the first to land on the lunar surface’s south pole. The unexplored region, having a tough terrain and very low temperatures, hides many secrets and has always held the fascination of space experts
How Indian students face uncertainty after Canadian college revokes admission letters
Some Indian students received a jolt when they received an email from Northern College in Ontario informing them that their admission offers for this coming school year had been revoked
Why Malaysia wants to jail LGBT Swatch watch owners
Owners or sellers of rainbow-coloured timepieces made by Swiss watchmaker Swatch will face three years in prison in Malaysia. The move comes as the Muslim-majority country rails against LGBTQ symbols, saying it could ‘harm morals’
How India’s freedom struggle influenced political movements across the world
From the civil rights fight in America to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and struggles in Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania and Nigeria, a look at how India's quest for freedom rippled across the world
Mumbai-Goa highway set to open next month: What do we know about NH-66?
Work on the Mumbai-Goa Expressway, which has been ongoing for more than a decade, is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities by six hours. Authorities say it will provide commuters a safer route and boost tourism
Jayalalithaa's saree was pulled, says Sitharaman: What happened in TN Assembly in 1989?
AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa was reportedly assaulted and humiliated inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly on 25 March 1989. Invoking this incident in her speech during the no-confidence debate, Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman took potshots at DMK as Kanimozhi remarked on women's safety
‘Ghost flights’: Why is Qatar Airways flying almost-empty planes in Australia?
Qatar Airways has reportedly been operating near-empty passenger jets between Melbourne and Adelaide since last November. This comes as the airline is allowed to run only 28 flights a week into Australia’s four major airports
Hawaii wildfire: Why the wildfires in Maui are so devastating
Thirty-six people have died and the Maui town of Lahaina has been scorched after wildfires ripped across the area. Experts say a dangerous mix of high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation, coupled with climate change fuelled the catastrophe
Another Manipur gang rape: How a 37-year-old was pinned down and sexually assaulted
A 37-year-old woman has now come forward in Manipur’s Churachandpur, alleging that she was caught by a group of Kuki men, forcefully pinned down and then gang-raped on 3 May. Her complaint is another instance of how rape and assault is being weaponised against women in the northeastern state
What's the new bill that wants to keep chief justice out of selection process of poll officers?
The Centre on Thursday listed in the Rajya Sabha a bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India on a panel advising the president on the appointment of top poll officers with a Union cabinet minister. The Opposition has slammed the move as an attempt to stymie the independence of the Electi
No-trust motion: Is Sansad TV giving less screen time to Opposition leaders?
After ticker row, Sansad TV is now in the eye of the storm for allegedly giving less screen time to the Opposition INDIA bloc leaders. Congress has claimed the public broadcaster focused on the Lok Sabha Speaker ‘71 per cent of the time’ during Rahul Gandhi’s speech on Manipur violence on Wednesday
Pakistan National Assembly dissolved: What happens next in the crisis-hit nation?
Pakistan’s parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for the next elections. But the polls, which are meant to be held in 90 days, will be delayed. With Imran Khan barred from contesting, who will come to power in the country?
What is Maya OS, the new operating system that India’s defence ministry is migrating to?
The Ministry of Defence is replacing the current operating systems in their computers with indigenously built Maya. This system is built on the open-source Ubuntu platform and comes amid an increasing number of cyberattacks targeting defence establishments and other critical infrastructure
Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Bharat Mata expunged. What does this mean?
On Wednesday, Day 2 of the no-confidence motion against PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing them of setting Manipur and the country on fire. Later, the Speaker ordered that parts of the Congress leader’s speech be expunged. How does this work?