Mere months after returning from South Africa, on March 6, 1915, Mahatma Gandhi met Rabindranath Tagore for the first time. The day is commemorated in Santiniketan on March 10 every year.

The agreement has paved the way for the TIPRA Motha to join the BJP govt in Tripura. Here's what this means for tribal demands in the state, and for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

On Savitribai Phule's death anniversary, we examine a statement of hers on women's education. Quotes from historical figures are an important part of the UPSC Civil Services Exam syllabus.

With the EFTA being the first set of European countries to sign a deal with the investment commitment, the pact could serve as a template when dealing with developed nations who will have greater market access in a high tariff country like India and have…

Oscars 2024: Why are the Oscars watched eagerly across the world and often seen as the pinnacle of achievement for those in the film industry? Is it a result of rapid globalisation or something more?

The court also gave CBI three months to complete its investigation into alleged irregularities inside the Corbett tiger reserve, as directed by the Uttarakhand High Court.

Gujarat's dairy cooperatives are showing the way in supplementing their farmers' income from milk by procuring dung and converting it into Bio CNG and fertiliser.

The SBI had filed an application on March 4, asking for time until June 30 to comply with the court's direction in its landmark judgment striking down the EBS last month. The application was filed two days before the expiry of the deadline set by the court…

Several stories have originated about the source of the name "Oscar" over the years. We look at the three claims often repeated, and why they have not been confirmed as facts.

The executive producer and showrunner of the 96th Oscars ceremony was India-born Raj Kapoor, who has been associated with the show for several years now. Here's what else he has been doing.

Agni missiles have been in the arsenal of the Indian armed forces since the early 1990s. This latest variant of the Agni missile is equipped with MIRV technology. Here's what this means, and why it is significant.

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 tenth instalment, we answer the question: 'Why do global sea surface temperatures matter?'

What is not expected to be made public is the unique alphanumeric code printed on each electoral bond that is only visible under certain light.

The CAA, which had led to widespread protests in the winter of 2019-20, is also under challenge before the Supreme Court. Why is the CAA contentious, and what will change after it is implemented?

India has successfully tested an Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology, joining a small group of countries with this capability. Apart from inflicting crippling damage on the enemy, these missiles can dodge most defence systems.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the ‘Ashram Bhoomi Vandana’, a symbolic laying of the foundation stone, and unveil the masterplan of the Rs 1,200 crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project in Ahmedabad. Here’s what will change…

US President Joe Biden mentioned the 22-year-old Riley during his State of the Union speech. What was the context, and why did it lead to a political row over immigration?

What do the Rules notified by the government for the implementation of the new citizenship law say? What documents must applicants provide, and who will be in charge of processing their applications?

Many of the arguments around the CAA echo those made in the Constituent Assembly more than 70 years ago, including that 'India was a natural home to Hindus and Sikhs' and 'Assam's demography was being changed'. Here is what was argued, and how Nehru, others…

While the Hyodol dolls look like cuddly soft toys, their ability to recognise emotions, talk, and play music can offer some form of engagement to seniors.

How have small and mid caps done in recent months? Why are SEBI and AMFI ringing alarm bells over too much ‘froth’, price manipulation, and excessive speculation?