Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
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PM Modi's US visit: What is a state dinner, which he will attend at the White House?
June 21, 2023 11:48 am
A state dinner in the US is a high honour accorded to a visiting dignitary. how is it different from the other lunches and dinners visiting leaders have with the US President? We explain.
Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement
June 21, 2023 8:52 am
Just like the more famous year-ending climate conferences, Bonn underperformed. Developed and developing countries bickered on issues old and new, and could not even agree on the agenda of one of the meetings till the penultimate day.
Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
June 21, 2023 12:45 pm
To prevent heat stroke, it is better to avoid stepping out in direct sunlight, especially between noon and 3 pm. You should avoid strenuous activity during this time.
Broadcast of sacred Gurbani: The change in the law, and the controversy
June 20, 2023 10:10 pm
The SAD, Congress, and BJP have all said the Punjab Assembly is not competent to amend the Gurdwaras Act, especially without the concurrence of the SGPC. Here is what the issue is about.
ExplainSpeaking: Monsoon 2023 starts with a deficit: What is the likely impact?
June 20, 2023 9:44 pm
Past analysis suggests that a deficit in June does not necessarily ruin the whole monsoon performance.
Modi's US State visit: Key takeaways from the PM's 2016 address to joint session of US Congress
June 21, 2023 11:47 am
During his visit, Modi will also address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate for a second time — only a few leaders, including Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, and Israel’s Prime Ministers Binyamin Netanyahu and Yitzhak Rabin have been accorded this honour by Washington.
Why did IIFL Securities' shares tank over 18 per cent?
June 21, 2023 8:09 am
After opening at Rs 59 apiece today, down 17 per cent compared to the previous close of Rs 71.15, the shares of IIFL Securities plunged 18.48 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 58 in early trades.
IndiGo’s mega aircraft order: What it means for the carrier and India’s aviation sector
June 21, 2023 8:57 am
For IndiGo, which dominates Indian skies with a market share (by passengers carried) of over 60 per cent, this order would ensure a steady supply of aircraft till 2035 and will be critical to the airline’s long-term objective of maintaining its ascendancy in India’s booming aviation market.
Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine
June 20, 2023 1:00 pm
Titan is a submersible capable of taking five people — one pilot and four crew members — to depths of 4,000 meters, or more than 13,100 feet.
Titanic tourist submersible missing: Why are undersea rescues so difficult?
June 20, 2023 11:13 am
Human divers wearing specialized equipment and breathing helium-rich air mixtures can safely reach depths of just a few hundred feet below the surface before having to spend long amounts of time decompressing on the way back up.
EXPRESS EXPLAINED PHOTOS
Quixplained: What to keep in mind as gyms, fitness centres reopen
August 08, 2020 11:44 am
The government has allowed opening of yoga institutes and gymnasiums from August 5 as part of the ‘Unlock 3’ phase.
Quixplained: What's new in the National Education Policy
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
National Education Policy or NEP is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in the country. A new policy usually comes along every few decades. The latest policy is India's third. It replaces the 1986 NEP, which was in place for 34 years.
Quixplained: How ‘corona’ of the virus changes into a hairpin shape — and why
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 — the ‘corona’ in the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease — has just revealed new secrets. Researchers have found that the spike protein changes its form after it attaches itself to a human cell, folding in on itself and assuming a rigid hairpin shape.
Quixplained: India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F16 and China's J20
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
The five Rafale fighter jets that land in Ambala on Wednesday morning will resurrect the Number 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force. It will take the IAF’s squadron strength to 31. When all the 36 Rafale jets are delivered by 2022, it will take it to 32 squadrons, still well below the 42 squadrons of the sanctioned strength.
