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Explained: Who was Ruhollah Zam and why was he executed by Iran? Ruhollah Zam’s execution comes four days after the Iranian Supreme Court upheld his death sentence, despite facing widespread condemnation. Written by Rahel Philipose , Edited by Explained Desk | Vasco | Updated: December 18, 2020 2:52:06 pm Ruhollah Zam, a dissident journalist who was captured in what Tehran calls an intelligence operation, speaks during his trial in Tehran, Iran June...

Explained: After death of a Gaur in Pune, lessons on how to avoid such tragic incidents The Indian Express takes a look at the extent of the human-animal conflict in Maharashtra, especially in Western Ghats, the standard operating procedure to deal with such a scenario and what more needs to be done about the issue. Written by Sushant Kulkarni , Edited by Explained Desk | Pune | Updated: December 18, 2020 2:55:42 pm An Indian Gaur, which was spotted i...

Explained: Your voter card on phone? Here’s what EC wants to do Digital Voter ID card: Currently, the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is only available in hard copy, and has to be produced in the original by the voter on election day. What is the proposal being considered by the poll panel? Written by Ritika Chopra , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 18, 2020 2:56:59 pm In this file photo, woman voters can be seen displayi...

Suhas Palshikar writes: Farmers' protest may be bringing a small beginning of normal politics, of negotiation and compromise.

While Russia's Deputy PM and the head of its consumer safety watchdog have said people should avoid alcohol after the Sputnik V shot, the vaccine's developer has contradicted the warning. In the UK, where Covid vaccination is underway, no such liquor guideline exists.

Brandon Bernard was the youngest person in the country to receive the death sentence in almost 70 years for a crime he committed as a teenager.

Explained: How breakdancing broke onto the Olympic stage for Paris 2024 Breakdancing at the Olympics: While the old school hasnt stopped rolling its eyes, the regulars on the breaking circuit vouch for this new Olympic disciplines faster, higher and stronger fundamentals. Written by Shivani Naik , Edited by Explained Desk | Mumbai | Updated: December 15, 2020 3:18:30 pm Carlos Cruz, a breakdancer, practices at a kiosk in Alameda park, in Mexico City. ...

Explained: Death penalty, steep fines and other changes in Maharashtra bill on sexual crime The main reason given by the government for bringing in the new law is an increase in the number of cases of violence, specifically sexual violence against women and children. Written by Sadaf Modak , Edited by Explained Desk | Mumbai | Updated: December 15, 2020 3:23:28 pm One of the Bill will be enacted as Shakti Act, 2020. The Maharashtra governm...

The move comes after a 90-year-old British woman became the first person in the world to receive a vaccine for COVID-19 outside of a trial setting on Tuesday.

Petrol and Diesel Price in India: Since India imports most of the fuel required to meet its demands, the price of fuels rises in tandem with global prices.