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Post #33716 1.65K Nov 5, 2024, 02:34 UTC

🔍Why presidential elections are always held on a Tuesday in the month of November

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The Indian Express Why presidential elections are always held on a Tuesday in the month of November In 1845, Congress passed a law to set a single election day for the entire country.

Post #33715 1.6K Nov 5, 2024, 01:29 UTC

🔍Election Day in US: Here’s what to know

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The Indian Express Election Day in US: Here’s what to know US elections: Some results will be known soon after polls close in the eastern states (early on Wednesday in India). The national call will take longer — it took four days in 2020.

Post #33714 1.65K Nov 4, 2024, 13:14 UTC

🔍Ajit Ranade resigns as V-C of GIPE: the row over his appointment, dismissal

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The Indian Express Ajit Ranade resigns as V-C of GIPE: the row over his appointment, dismissal Why was Ranade dismissed as the GIPE V-C, and why was he reinstated? What did the Bombay HC say in the matter?

Post #33713 2.06K Nov 4, 2024, 13:06 UTC

🔍ChatGPT is now a search engine: What does it mean for the future of AI-powered search?

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The Indian Express ChatGPT is now a search engine: What does it mean for the future of AI-powered search? The new feature has arrived at a time when tech bigwigs such as Meta announced that it was working on its proprietary AI search engine to be integrated with its social media apps, and when AI-powered search by companies like Google, Perplexity, Microsoft…

Post #33712 2.03K Nov 4, 2024, 12:44 UTC

🔍Intersex Awareness Week: Who they are, why they face challenges within LGBTQ movement

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The Indian Express Intersex Awareness Week: Who they are, why they face challenges within LGBTQ movement Who are intersex people and why is October 26 celebrated as Intersex Awareness Day? What has the journey for recognition looked like for Indian intersex people? We explain.

Post #33711 1.44K Nov 4, 2024, 12:14 UTC

🔍Expert Explains: Harris or Trump, who China favours as US President, and why

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The Indian Express Expert Explains: Harris or Trump, who China favours as US President, and why Beijing's official position is that it does not have a preferred candidate for US President. However, both social media and mainstream media in China seem to believe Trump will be better for the Asian giant. Here's why.

Post #33710 1.44K Nov 4, 2024, 10:35 UTC

🔍Explained: The storming of the US embassy in Iran on November 4, 1979

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The Indian Express Explained: The storming of the US embassy in Iran on November 4, 1979 We recall the events that led to the unfolding of the US embassy crisis in Tehran on this day 45 years ago, and how they continue to have repercussions in Iran to this day

Post #33709 1.62K Nov 4, 2024, 09:14 UTC

🔍Bob Khathing Museum of Valour inaugurated: Who was he, his role in integrating Tawang into India

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The Indian Express Bob Khathing Museum of Valour inaugurated: Who was he, his role in integrating Tawang into India By the time of the Tawang expedition, Bob Khathing had already made a name for himself in the Second World War. We take a look at the eventful career of the soldier and civil servant.

Post #33708 1.76K Nov 4, 2024, 03:54 UTC

🔍Ballon d’Or: Why there is a controversy around football’s marquee honour

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The Indian Express Ballon d’Or: Why there is a controversy around football’s marquee honour The Ballon d’Or is the most important individual award a footballer can win. This is not just because of the immense prestige that its almost-70-year history carries, but also because of the power and (indirect) cash rewards that it brings.

Post #33707 1.76K Nov 3, 2024, 14:59 UTC

🔍Recalling Laika, the first living creature to orbit the earth in Sputnik 2

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The Indian Express Recalling Laika, the first living creature to orbit the earth in Sputnik 2 November 3 marks 67 years since the Soviet Union sent Laika the dog to orbit the Earth on its Sputnik 2 mission. We recall

Post #33706 1.55K Nov 3, 2024, 14:09 UTC

🔍5 things to know about Kemi Badenoch, the first black woman to lead a British party

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The Indian Express 5 things about Kemi Badenoch, who replaced Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party chief Badenoch said the party needed to return to its “first principles” of freedom and individual responsibility.

Post #33705 1.48K Nov 3, 2024, 14:00 UTC

🔍Explained: Boeing seeks to end strike following major financial losses

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The Indian Express Why Boeing wants workers strike in North Carolina to end Boeing faces a turbulent time as a factory strike intensifies the company's financial struggles. With losses and layoffs looming, the company's CEO has pledged a culture overhaul with a focus on rebuilding trust.

Post #33704 1.49K Nov 3, 2024, 13:29 UTC

🔍Balfour Declaration, 107 years on: the paper that changed Palestine forever, explained

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The Indian Express Balfour Declaration, 107 years on: the paper that changed Palestine forever, explained The Balfour Declaration was made on November 2, 1917. A century later, its violent ripples are still being felt in the Israel-Palestine conflict. What was it, and why did the British issue it?

Post #33703 1.42K Nov 3, 2024, 12:54 UTC

🔍How donkeys and elephants came to represent Democrats and Republicans in US politics

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The Indian Express How the donkey and elephant came to represent Democrats and Republicans in US politics The elephant and donkey were meant to be satirical depictions, popularised by an American political cartoonist.

Post #33702 1.71K Nov 3, 2024, 09:54 UTC

🔍On the growth track: What Australian varsity study says about impact of India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors

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The Indian Express On the growth track: How Dedicated Freight Corridors are adding to GDP, boosting Rail revenues Dedicated Freight Corridors are specific routes for freight transportation by the Railways. Here's why they were planned, and how they are contributing to GDP growth.

Post #33701 1.46K Nov 3, 2024, 08:19 UTC

🔍Should Germany return a 3,370-year-old Queen Nefertiti bust to Egypt?

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The Indian Express Should Germany return a 3,370-year-old Queen Nefertiti bust to Egypt? An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic Queen Nefertiti bust from her Berlin exile.

Post #33700 1.72K Nov 3, 2024, 07:05 UTC

🔍How sugar deprivation affected British children’s health

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The Indian Express How sugar deprivation affected British children’s health British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life.

Post #33699 1.64K Nov 3, 2024, 02:19 UTC

🔍How consumption of kodo millet led to the death of 10 elephants in MP

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The Indian Express How consumption of kodo millet led to the death of 10 elephants in MP Kodo millet is a staple food for many tribal and economically weaker sections in India. It is one of the 'hardiest crops, drought tolerant with high yield potential and excellent storage properties,' according to researchers

Post #33698 1.83K Nov 2, 2024, 13:19 UTC

🔍TELLING NUMBERS: The worsening impact of climate change

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The Indian Express Telling Numbers: The worsening impact of climate change, as found in new Lancet report The average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, the hottest year on record, than they would have without climate change, according to a new report.

Post #33697 1.58K Nov 2, 2024, 12:44 UTC

🔍Why media ‘calls’ US elections, what this means

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The Indian Express Why media ‘calls’ US elections, what this means The United States does not have an equivalent of the Election Commission of India. This means that the task of tabulating national results falls on the media. Here is how this works

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