The colour known in the West as Indian Yellow was used by European painters in the 18th and 19th centuries. Indian Yellow, popular for its luminosity, was made using cow urine.

Why is the Kerala HC order important? What has the SC said on mitigation investigations? We explain.

Japan’s stock markets are booming with stocks hitting their highest level in 33 years. What is triggering this?

The words of the oaths were arrived at after considerable discussions in the Constituent Assembly. At one point, United Provinces member Mahavir Tyagi even thundered at Dr BR Ambedkar that 'grammar should not stand in the way of God'.

Two Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court have dealt with the issue of the powers of the Delhi government. Both of these judgments involve the interpretation of Article 239AA of the Constitution.

Do you know how the words apartheid, ghetto, and 'separate development' originated?

The Centre's ordinance effectively nullifies the Supreme Court's decision granting the Delhi government power over services in the capital. This is not the first time the central government has overturned the apex court's decision. We take a look at some…

On his death anniversary, we remember a quote from Rajiv Gandhi, former prime minister of India credited for his role in the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Quotes from historical personalities are an important part of the syllabus for the UPSC CSE…

German scholar and feminist Maria Mies passed away recently. Vandana Shiva, who co-wrote the book Ecofeminism with her, speaks about Mies and their work together.

In response to Tesla founder Elon Musk’s tweet early last year that claimed that challenges with the Indian government were proving to be a hindrance in the launch of Tesla’s electric cars in India, several state government representatives lined up with invitations…

At present, 10 states (excluding Karnataka) have MLAs occupying the Deputy CM chair. In the northeastern states, where multi-party coalition governments are the norm, four of the seven states have Deputy CMs. Here's a brief history of the post.

Located in Ukraine’s Donetsk province, Bakhmut has been a site of fierce fighting between the Russian and Ukrainian forces for over nine months. It has cost thousands of lives on both sides and much of the city has turned to rubble.

The Constitution itself gives, under Article 137, the Supreme Court the power to review any of its judgments or orders. Can anyone approach the court for a review petition? We explain.

Global prices of edible oils, which hit an all-time high after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have crashed. Sunflower has seen the greatest volatility over the last 1 year — and as India’s oil imports seem set for a record high this Nov-Oct year, sunflower…

Last week, the World Meteorological Organisation said the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold was likely to be breached, at least temporarily, over the next five years. It also said that at least one of the next five years was almost certain to become the warmest…

Mixed reality headsets capture the physical environment using multiple cameras built into the headset.

While many critics called the Starbucks advertisement "foreign propaganda", the transgender community in India has a long and storied history in India.

Modi is the first Indian PM to visit the country. Papua New Guinea generally doesn’t give a ceremonial welcome to any leader coming after sunset, but an exception was made for Modi.

Martin Amis, the author of 15 novels, a memoir, and several volumes of non-fiction writing and short stories, was one of Britain's most influential writers.

New technologies are not always well-received, drawing skepticism, worries and fears. But why? A look at the history of technology provides some insight.

On his death anniversary, we remember a quote from Rajiv Gandhi, former prime minister of India credited for his role in the liberalisation of the Indian economy. Quotes from historical personalities are an important part of the syllabus for the UPSC CSE…