EXPLAINER: What’s Going On With Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
A New Round of Negotiations. A Familiar Set of Stakes. Is Peace Within Reach—Or Is History Set to Repeat Itself? The Big Picture: Why Are Iran and the US Talking…
Explainer: How Generative AI and Deepfakes Are Warping the Truth About Your Health
In a world where technology moves faster than regulation, one of the most dangerous trends is quietly growing right under our noses — and it’s coming for your health. From…
EXPLAINER: Trump’s Threat to Foreign Student Enrollment Could Shake Harvard’s Financial Foundation
In a dramatic escalation of its campaign against elite academic institutions, the Trump administration has issued a direct warning to Harvard University — one that may carry seismic consequences not…
EXPLAINER: Why Teaching Digital Literacy in India Is Not a Choice—It’s a National Emergency
Can your child tell the difference between truth and propaganda online? In a country as diverse and rapidly digitizing as India, digital literacy is no longer optional—it is a life…
Explained: What Is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Why Is It Controversial?
Claim: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 abolishes Waqf Boards and takes control of Waqf properties across India. Fact Check: Partly True What’s the Context? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced…
EXPLAINER: Why Does This Indian Airport Shut Down for a Temple Procession?
A rare confluence of tradition and take-offs In a world where airport shutdowns typically point to technical faults, extreme weather, or security concerns, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, stands…
EXPALINER: What Are Issues in India-US Trade Talks?
CLAIM:India and the U.S. have finalized terms for the first phase of a trade agreement—but agriculture remains a major sticking point. THE CONTEXT:As India and the United States aim to…
EXPLAINER: “AI Chips, Not Ice Creams” – Why Piyush Goyal’s Jibe at Start-Ups Has India Talking
When India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal took the stage at the second Startup Mahakumbh, few expected his words to ripple across the country’s innovation ecosystem. But one remark – almost…
Explainer: India’s Elusive River Dolphins Are Dwindling — And Time Is Running Out
Beneath the murky waters of India’s sacred rivers swims a species on the edge: the Gangetic dolphin. These gentle, nearly blind creatures aren’t like the leaping ocean dolphins we often…
EXPLAINER: Why Is the US Holding Direct Talks With Iran on Its Nuclear Program?
The geopolitical landscape shifted once again as former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will initiate direct talks with Iran on its controversial nuclear program. Here’s everything you…