SZA led the Grammys this year with nine nominations, for her sophomore album, 'SOS'. We explain how she first rose in the music industry and established a distinct sound for herself.

Pakistan will go to polls on February 8. Here is all you need to know about the country’s electoral system, its current economic and political situation, and the upcoming elections.

In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the fifth instalment, we answer the question: 'Is the Sun behind the rising global temperatures?'

PM Modi said Nehru and Indira believed Indians to be lazy, lacking in intelligence, and too given to complacency or hopelessness. Which speeches was he quoting from, and what exactly did they say?

The Australian government has raised Yang’s case for two years. Who is Yang Hengjun and are such sentences unique? How does it relate to China's diplomatic ties with countries like Australia? We explain.

A Bill to prevent the use of unfair means in job recruitment exams has been passed in Lok Sabha. What are unfair means, and what is the government's rationale for such a law?

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill: Provisions of the UCC Bill do not apply to tribal communities and the Bill aims to regulate live-in relationships. Here are some of the major provisions.

The order issued by Karnataka’s transport department has set uniform minimum fares for both app-based cabs and city taxis depending upon vehicle cost. This will require ride-hailing companies to rework their business models in the state and search for new…

In several recent cases, scammers have demanded money from people by pretending to be cops and threatening a ‘digital arrest’ over a video call. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Hemant Soren was arrested on the evening of January 31, after he resigned as Jharkhand Chief Minister. This is the case against him.

Indians can travel to Iran visa-free as long as they meet certain conditions. What are these conditions? Why has Iran taken this step?

The Code applies only to those who identify within the binary genders of male and female who are in heterosexual relationships. It is progressive on 'illegitimate' children, but fails to recognise 'irretrievable breakdown' of marriage as ground for divorce.

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill introduced in the Uttarakhand Assembly Tuesday enters uncharted territory, imposes stringent terms on a consensual relationship between adults and raises constitutional concerns of privacy and personal liberty.

Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, which speaks about the UCC, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 23, 1948, after a spirited debate. What were the arguments for and against the UCC?

The UCC draws heavily from the Indian Succession Act, 1925, retaining a majority of the provisions.

From India’s perspective, these elections are more predictable than ever before. The military has made its choice clear, and some have described the formality of February 8 as the “mother of all selections”.

India Inc’s financial results for the December quarter yet again show why corporate India may be holding back in fresh investments despite cornering growing profits. It is a matter of concern both for the companies as well as the Union government. Here’s…

According to a proposal by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, movie theatres will soon have to take measures to be accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.

The Karnataka government’s protest at Jantar Mantar is about the Centre allegedly denying the state its fair share of taxes.

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill: The law makes registration of live-in relationships mandatory — what succession rights to their children get? What about queer and transgender people?

Kerala alleges that the fiscal policies of the BJP-led government at the Centre are financially stifling the state. Here are the issues it has raised.