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DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin recently triggered a controversy when he criticised Sanatana Dharma and called for its elimination. He also drew parallels between Sanatana Dharma and diseases like dengue and malaria. How will his statements play out in the election campaign? Explained.

The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to embark on its first-ever solar mission and launch Aditya L1 on Saturday, 2nd September, 2023. What does ISRO plan to achieve with this quest? Will it change our understanding of the sun? Explained.

According to PTI, former President Ram Nath Kovind has been appointed to chair a committee in a decision that signifies the government's willingness to re-examine India's election process. This committee’s principal goal will be to explore the possibility of implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concept of "One Nation, One Election." If implemented, how will this change the Indian electoral system? Explained.

While more than two lakh students head for the engineering and medical coaching centres in Kota, Rajasthan, annually, there is a disturbing trend of teenagers ending their lives, unable to cope with the stress. We explain why this is happening and if there is a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.

On 23rd August at 6:04 pm, Chandrayaan 3, the third mission by India’s space agency ISRO, successfully dropped its lander on the south pole of the moon. This is a feat not even more technologically advanced countries could achieve so far. Here is how we did it.

Leaders of BRICS nations have gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 15th BRICS Summit. Why has this grouping attracted massive international interest? Explained.

Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy has been making headlines with his articulation, oration and ideology as a Republican presidential candidate. What are the chances of his success in this campaign? Explained.

Tesla has unleashed a price war in the EV car market of China and fareast Asia. This has hit Elon Musk’s company itself as much as it has pushed the other EV carmakers to an uncertain future. Here is how.

Pakistan’s National Assembly was dissolved by President Arif Alvi on Wednesday, 9th August 2023. The outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif appointed Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker Prime Minister. Where is the Pakistani democracy headed? Explained.

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in Lok Sabha on Friday, 11th August 2023. He introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which will be established in place of the Indian Penal Code; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha, 2023, will replace the Criminal Procedure Act; and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, will replace the Indian Evidence Act. Why was it essential to replace the laws that formed the criminal justice system? Explained.