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Aspartame: What is this sweetener that may be 'possibly carcinogenic'

The WHO is reportedly going to make a decision on the artificial sweetener, that is used in more than 6,000 food and drinks including Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, in July

Explained: Why Turkey has not yet approved Sweden's bid of joining Nato

Despite Sweden implementing new anti-terror legislation in June, Turkey still claims Sweden has not taken sufficient "concrete steps"

The Cape Town Convention Bill: What is it, and why is India introducing it?

The Cape Town Convention is a global treaty to increase financing and leasing of aircraft by reducing lessor's risk; India plans to introduce the Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament this year

India's vulnerability to flash floods and how to prepare for them

As unpredictable weather patterns continue, the Indian Meteorological Department has been issuing weather warnings, including flash floods in the northern regions of the country

Titan submersible tragedy: What debris was found, and what are implosions?

US Coast Guard stated that debris found near the Titanic indicated that the missing submersible had a 'catastrophic implosion' in the water column

India-US jet engine deal: What are jet engines? Why is this deal important?

Technology around manufacturing jet engines capable of powering fighter aircraft is very closely guarded and remains the biggest impediment for countries wanting to develop their own combat aircraft

India joins Nasa's Artemis Accords: Here is why this is significant

With nearly 30 nations part of the accord, the Artemis programme aims to extend space travel to Mars and beyond

Minerals Security Partnership: What is it, and why is it important?

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) was announced in June 2022 by the US to strengthen critical mineral supply chains; India is not a part of the 11-member group

National Land Monetisation Corporation: What is it, and why was it needed?

The National Land Monetisation Corporation is gearing up to auction its first property in September. Know more about this corporation, its establishment, and its responsibilities here

Trading terms and timing: All you wanted to know about Gift Nifty index

Gift Nifty will provide Indian investors cues on how domestic markets could react to global events

Gurbani telecast row: Here's why PTC MD announced a reward of Rs 1 crore

AAP-led Punjab government is set to change the Sikh Gurdwara Act,1925, to make broadcast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple free for all; opposition parties have fiercely opposed the move

Uniform Civil Code: What is it and what are the arguments against it?

The Uniform Civil Code has been at the centre of politics for the past many years. While the BJP has been backing the code, some Muslim organisations have raised objections

Decoded: Why India's millionaires are flocking to Dubai and Singapore

Prohibitive tax laws coupled with convoluted and complex rules on outbound remittances that are open to misinterpretation and abuse are among the problems that have triggered the migration

What are cyclones, and how are they classified, categorised, and named?

The Indian subcontinent, with a coastline of 7,516 km, is one of the worst-affected regions in the world when it comes to cyclones

Centre's ordinance on control of services in Delhi: All you need to know

The Delhi CM reached out to Opposition leaders to garner their support against the ordinance so that the Centre is unable to replace it through a bill in the Parliament.

Amyloidosis disease: Understanding the diagnosis, symptoms and treatments

Amyloidosis is a rare disease whose cause is still not found. In May this year, India got its first amyloidosis centre at Amrita Hospital in Kerala

Explained: What are the tax implications of depositing Rs 2,000 notes?

Are you depositing Rs 2,000 notes in the bank? Will your deposits be monitored? Will you need to pay any tax on it? How can you avoid a tax notice on these deposits? Read to find the answer

CJI condemns 'forum shopping'; here's all you need to know about it

The court stated that a classic example of forum shopping is when a litigant approaches one court but does not get desired relief and then approaches another court to obtain relief in the matter

Decoded: What is an Equity Linked Savings Scheme?

If you wish to save to save taxes, some experts might suggest you invest in ELSS. But what are these? Listen to this podcast to know.

Decoded: What are sovereign green bonds, and why are they called so?

Both markets and environmentalists have been a thumbs-up to the Budget 2022 proposal to issue Sovereign Green Bonds. What are these bonds, and why are they called green?