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Post #33696 1.8K Nov 2, 2024, 11:14 UTC

🔍Explained: The paradox of stagnant rural wages

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The Indian Express Explained: The paradox of stagnant rural wages Buoyant GDP numbers aren’t reflected in rural wages that have fallen in real inflation-adjusted terms, partly due to growth itself becoming less labour-intensive.

Post #33695 1.51K Nov 2, 2024, 10:24 UTC

🔍Why abortion rights matter more in this US election

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The Indian Express Why abortion rights matter more in this US election For traditional Democrat voters, the right to abortion is a mobilizing issue. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has made this one of the main talking points in her campaign against Donald Trump.

Post #33694 1.58K Nov 1, 2024, 22:19 UTC

🔍How the small but rich Indian American community votes — and why

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The Indian Express How the small but rich Indian American community votes — and why With a population of approximately 5.2 million, Indian Americans are the second largest immigrant community in the United States, behind only Mexican Americans.

Post #33693 1.71K Nov 1, 2024, 22:19 UTC

🔍Warmer, windier: why post-Diwali Delhi air was cleaner this year

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The Indian Express Warmer, windier: why post-Diwali Delhi air was cleaner this year The post-Diwali 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 339 on Friday, which was better than 358 on the day after Diwali in 2023 (November 13), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Post #33692 1.71K Nov 1, 2024, 20:34 UTC

🔍First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean?

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The Indian Express First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean? The discovery of the system, located about 8,000 light years away from Earth (one light year is the distance light travels in a year, 9.5 trillion kilometre), has raised questions about how black holes are formed.

Post #33691 1.66K Nov 1, 2024, 13:59 UTC

🔍Can Volkswagen’s bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall?

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The Indian Express Can Volkswagen’s bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall? Volkswagen is confronting a severe crisis in its key European and Asian markets, with plummeting sales and profits.

Post #33690 1.65K Nov 1, 2024, 09:39 UTC

🔍What is AQI — and how is the air quality in Delhi after Diwali this year?

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The Indian Express What is AQI — and how is the air quality in Delhi after Diwali this year? Launched by the central government in 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat campaign, the AQI was to help simplify the common understanding of pollution.

Post #33689 1.75K Oct 31, 2024, 21:14 UTC

🔍Why 1.5°C goal is unrealistic

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The Indian Express Why the goal to arrest global temperature rise to 1.5°C is unrealistic More than nine years ago, the world had pledged to slash emissions drastically. It has failed miserably to do so. As a result, the ambitious target of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees has gone for a toss

Post #33688 1.68K Oct 31, 2024, 21:14 UTC

🔍Who conducts US elections; how votes are cast and counted

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The Indian Express US election results: Who conducts polls; how votes are cast and counted November 5 is Election Day, but early voting is ongoing in several states. Unlike in India, voters in the US may vote on ballot papers or electronic systems depending on where they reside. Three primary voting mechanisms are used.

Post #33687 1.82K Oct 31, 2024, 18:50 UTC

🔍LiDAR: Remote sensing system which helped discover lost Mayan city

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The Indian Express How remote sensing system LiDAR helped discover a lost Mayan city LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (or variable distances) of a sensor, usually mounted aboard an aircraft, to Earth’s surface.

Post #33686 1.63K Oct 31, 2024, 11:59 UTC

🔍US sanctions 4 Indian firms amid Russia Ukraine war: Why, and what exactly are sanctions

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The Indian Express US sanctions 4 Indian firms amid Russia Ukraine war: Why, and what exactly are sanctions Which Indian firms have been sanctioned by the US, and why? Also, what does it mean to 'sanction' a firm or a country? We explain.

Post #33685 1.51K Oct 31, 2024, 10:24 UTC

🔍Will the ‘island of floating garbage’ comment on Puerto Rico cost Donald Trump the election?

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The Indian Express Row over ‘island of garbage’ comment: Puerto Rico’s unique relationship with US, influence in polls Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made the derogatory comment about Puerto Rico, a US territory, while introducing Donald Trump at the Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday. How much could it impact the Trump campaign?

Post #33684 1.56K Oct 31, 2024, 07:24 UTC

🔍ExplainSpeaking: How food inflation hits rural India more than urban areas

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The Indian Express ExplainSpeaking: How food inflation hits rural India more than urban areas If one looks at the inflation data closely, it becomes clear that high food inflation stung the rural households more than their urban counterparts. Here’s how.

Post #33683 1.58K Oct 31, 2024, 03:44 UTC

🔍How did Diwali celebrations begin at the White House?

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The Indian Express How did Diwali celebrations begin at the White House? Barack Obama was the first US President under whom Diwali celebrations were held. It was a recognition of Indian Americans, with official acknowledgement for festivals (including Eid and Hanukkah) reflecting the country’s changing social fabric and politics.

Post #33682 1.3K Oct 31, 2024, 02:39 UTC

🔍How the United States’ electoral college works

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The Indian Express How the United States’ electoral college works In the US system, votes cast by the public in favour of a presidential candidate are actually meant to elect that candidate’s ‘electors’, who then vote for the President. How does this system work?

Post #33681 1.21K Oct 30, 2024, 22:59 UTC

🔍India-Canada row: Ottawa dials up the offensive, casts a longer shadow on bilateral ties

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The Indian Express India-Canada row: Ottawa dials up the offensive, casts a longer shadow on bilateral ties Canada is due for elections next year and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sliding in domestic polls facing a restive caucus within his party. However, even if there’s a change of guard, it will be a challenge to walk back for whoever replaces Trudeau. Here's…

Post #33680 1.34K Oct 30, 2024, 22:54 UTC

🔍Why some Haryana EVMs showed 99% charge after counting

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The Indian Express Why some Haryana EVMs showed 99% charge after Assembly polls counting As votes were being counted in Haryana on October 8 — and BJP headed to a somewhat unexpected victory — Congress expressed concerns regarding the counting process, particularly the battery life of EVMs in 20 constituencies.

Post #33679 1.31K Oct 30, 2024, 22:54 UTC

🔍Supreme Court ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment

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The Indian Express SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment The judgment underlines that comprehensive efforts to address child marriage should go beyond prevention and prosecution, and must include substantial measures to help those already in child marriages reclaim their agency.

Post #33678 1.52K Oct 30, 2024, 13:59 UTC

🔍Rules to get disability certificates tweaked: the changes, why they are being opposed

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The Indian Express Rules to get disability certificates tweaked: the changes, why they are being opposed The amendments have been made to tighten the application and vetting processes. Recently, IAS probationer Puja Khedkar was dismissed from service for allegedly forging her disability and caste certificate.

Post #33677 1.38K Oct 30, 2024, 13:34 UTC

🔍What is DANA, the weather pattern which caused flash floods in Spain?

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The Indian Express What is DANA, the weather pattern which caused flash floods in Spain? The phenomenon is a common occurrence in Spain and usually coincides with the onset of autumn and spring in the western Mediterranean. However, experts suggest it has become more frequent and intense in recent years

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