🔍Museum files lawsuits to ‘protect’ dignity of Michelangelo’s David: A look at Italy’s cultural heritage code
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Museum files lawsuits to ‘protect’ dignity of Michelangelo’s David: A look at Italy’s cultural heritage code
The artworks and monuments of Italy are governed by the Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, which protects them from 'disparaging and unauthorised commercial use'.
🔍What explains the frequent disagreements between state governments and Governors?
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What explains the frequent disagreements between state governments and Governors?
Allegations of the Centre using the Governor’s position to destabilise state governments have been made since the 1950s. What is the law on Governor-state relations?
🔍With less than 150 Great Indian Bustards remaining in the wild, what’s driving their extinction?
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With less than 150 Great Indian Bustards remaining in the wild, what’s driving their extinction?
The Centre has told the SC that it is not possible to comply with the court's order to put power lines underground, even as they crisscross the Godavans' habitat. What exactly is the nature of the threat, and what has the Centre argued?
🔍Why Good Friday is observed, why its date change every year
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Why Good Friday is observed, and why its date changes every year
The story of Jesus Christ focuses on the ideals of sacrifice and forgiveness. The day is an occasion of remembrance and holds deep significance for Christians around the world.
🔍An Expert Explains: Why US allowed UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire to pass
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An Expert Explains: Why US allowed UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire to pass
Historically, there has been broad bipartisan support in the US for Israel. But the situation in Gaza has divided opinion — a significant section of Americans is now critical of both Israel’s action, and the full US backing for it.
🔍Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa elections: All you need to know
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Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa elections: All you need to know
Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party has been seen as the most credible threat to the African National Congress, since the latter first came to power in 1994.
🔍Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later
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Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later
Running for over 600 days, the Vaikom satyagraha was the first among many temple entry movements in India. Amidst the national movement, it foregrounded the issue of untouchability and caste oppression.
🔍Explained: The world’s 1st conversational AI with emotional intelligence from Hume
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Meet EVI, the world’s first conversational AI with emotional intelligence from Hume
Hume AI’s chatbot can interpret human emotions, and come up with empathetic responses.
🔍Crashes, blowout, leadership shake-up: What explains the Boeing MAX’s issues?
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Crashes, blowout, leadership shake-up: What explains the Boeing MAX’s issues?
Over the past few years, the 737 MAX family of Boeing aircraft has run into relentless trouble, raising serious safety concerns and hammering public confidence in the company and the aircraft.
🔍Did Congress ‘give away’ Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka?
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Did Congress ‘give away’ Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka?
“New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu…This has angered every Indian,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. Here is why the tiny, uninhabited island remains a hot-button political issue in Tamil Nadu.
🔍What is the ‘Click here’ trend on X, and why some see it as exclusionary
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What is the ‘Click here’ trend on X, and why has it been criticised?
The social media trend uses the Alt text feature to make jokes, but what exactly is this function? Why has this trend been criticised by some people with visual impairment?
🔍How Easter celebrations came to include decorative eggs, chocolate and rabbits
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Why are decorative eggs, chocolate and rabbits associated with Easter celebrations?
Some common icons associated with Easter go back to Pagan religions and come from trade and immigration, while others are linked to fertility and the advent of Spring.
🔍125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: How the Great Drought of 1876 led to its establishment
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125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: How the Great Drought of 1876 led to its establishment
The Madras Observatory was merged with the KoSO following the reorganisation of all Indian observatories on April 1, 1899. The hilltop observatory helped in making some key scientific discoveries over the years.
🔍On road to Viksit Bharat, India should target per capita, not aggregate, GDP. Here’s why
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On road to Viksit Bharat, India should target per capita, not aggregate, GDP. Here’s why
Even with a modest 6% annual GDP growth, India will be the world’s third largest economy by 2028. All the more reason why the focus must be on boosting per capita GDP to $13,000-14,000 levels for a “developed India” by 2047.
🔍What is ‘Havana syndrome’, linked to a Russian intelligence unit?
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What is ‘Havana syndrome’, linked to a Russian intelligence unit?
According to a joint media intelligence, members of a Russian military intelligence unit could have targeted the brains of US officials by using “directed energy” weapons.
🔍Utkala Dibasa: The story of Odisha state’s formation
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Utkala Dibasa or Odisha Day: Story of the state’s formation
The state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) came into existence on April 1, 1936 with the bifurcation of the erstwhile Bihar and Orissa Province, and inclusion of a couple of districts from the Madras Presidency. Here is the story.
🔍RBI at 90: snapshots from history
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90 years of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Its history, how it navigated times of crisis
The central bank’s story of the last 90 years has generally been one of stellar achievement. Its relationship with the government has been testy at times, but the bank has been steadfast in defending its turf.
🔍Why Supreme Court barred unregulated soil extraction for linear projects
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Why Supreme Court barred unregulated soil extraction for linear projects
The exemption, offered in March 2020, was challenged before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which asked the Ministry in October 2020 to review it within three months. As the Ministry dragged its feet, the matter reached the top court, which on March 21…
🔍On International Fact-checking Day, understanding its importance amidst Lok Sabha polls
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Amidst Lok Sabha elections, why fake news, disinformation and fact-checking matter
International Fact-checking Day: In this election season, a range of threats abound – traditional misinformation, generative AI images and videos, and deepfakes. Here's what to know about them and how to safeguard yourself.
🔍Sanjay Singh gets bail: What are the ED’s allegations against the senior AAP leader and MP?
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Sanjay Singh gets bail: What are the ED’s allegations against the senior AAP leader and MP?
Singh was arrested on October 4, 2023 after a 10-hour search at his home in North Avenue, New Delhi. According to the ED, Singh is a “key conspirator” in the alleged scam, in which the wholesale liquor business in Delhi was given to private entities in return…
🔍Turkey’s opposition scores ‘historic victory’ against President Erdogan and his party in local elections: What happened?
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Turkey’s opposition scores ‘historic victory’ against President Erdogan’s party in local elections: What happened?
The elections were seen as a de facto referendum on Erdogan — who had won the national election less than a year ago — and his party as the President had thrown all his energy into campaigning for the AK Party’s candidates.