Indian actor Kani Kusruti, of ‘All We Imagine As Light’ fame, appeared on the Cannes red carpet with a watermelon clutch. Here is what this symbolises

Food inflation pressures in an El Niño and election year have reversed the relative self-sufficiency that the country has achieved in pulses.

Smart meters send half-hourly updates on electricity consumption to the consumer’s smartphone, in addition to coming with a number of other features. Why then are people in Gujarat protesting against them

Originally signed by 12 countries on December 1, 1959, the treaty is a framework for peaceful coexistence and scientific cooperation in Antarctica. Here is the story of how it was enacted.

What does statehood mean, and what is the status of Palestine currently? And why does it matter?

“Apart from the stray allegation in the complaint that the accused (Revanna) had insisted the victim at the say of the petitioner, no materials are forthcoming,” the court said.

The BJP, led by the Prime Minister, has accused the opposition of seeking to take away reservation and other benefits from Hindus and giving them to Muslims.

India’s electoral framework allows certain categories of voters to exercise their franchise even if they are unable to make it to the polling station on the day of voting. Here is a breakdown

Until now, studying English and a second language was mandatory, but the draft suggests the discontinuation of English as a compulsory subject. Instead, two languages will be studied, where one has to be of Indian origin.

Cyclone Remal, which is expected to generate wind speeds at 110-120 kmph, and gusts at 135 kmph, is a tropical cyclone. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) classifies cyclones broadly into two categories: extratropical cyclones and tropical…

The name Remal, meaning ‘sand’ in Arabic, was chosen by Oman. But why are cyclones named in the first place? And how does the naming convention work?

Disgustingly resilient, the German cockroach is the most widespread roach of all roachkind. A recent study reconstructed its origins and charted its unstoppable rise.

Climate litigation is a form of legal action that is being used to hold countries and companies accountable for their climate mitigation efforts and historical contributions to climate change.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee led the National Democratic Alliance coalition for six straight years in power at the Centre. Under him, India became a nuclear state, defeated Pakistan in the heights of Kargil, and saw terrible communal riots in Gujarat.

Despite having until January 2025 to hold the elections, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the polls last Wednesday. Here is the likely reasoning behind the decision.

With artists from India winning major awards at the Cannes Film Festival, considered globally as one of the most prestigious events related to cinema, here is how it all began with an unlikely origin in the World War 2 era.

A nationally protected monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here is what to know about the Virupaksha temple, its history, significance, and the restoration work underway.

Some observers say this World Health Assembly, for a so-called 'pandemic treaty' that is set to be attended by some 100 ministers, is the single most important moment for the WHO since its 1948 creation.

What exactly are the different categories at the Cannes Film Festival, and how has India fared this year and in the past? Here is a brief look.

In its initial stages, whooping cough presents like a cold. Patients may experience a runny nose, low-grade fever, sneezing and an occasional cough.

These stocks, including APSEZ and Adani Enterprises, have now recovered to higher than pre-Hindenburg levels. Adani has denied any wrongdoing.