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This modus operandi was not that of ‘classic’ IS terror attacks. A deeper question is whether the IS and its affiliates are turning to mercenary recruitment, or have acquired mercenary interests by making use of their abilities, cadre, and propaganda machine

1951-52: Ballots the size of a rupee note, boxes in many colours, 318 out of 489 seats for Congress. Here is Part 1 of our new series on the history of India’s Lok Sabha elections.

Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is known for this phenomenon. Here is how it is formed. Also, do the rings mean the volcano is about to erupt? Read on.

The Karnataka HC had stayed the circular on March 19, while the Calcutta HC ordered a partial stay just two days later. The Delhi HC, too, on March 21, had sought the Centre’s response to a plea challenging the circular. Here’s what happened.

The landmark ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) could influence how courts across Europe and beyond deal with the cases in which petitioners argue that climate change involves human rights violations.

Canada has adopted a Zero Net Growth model for allocating study permits this year — for every student who leaves the country, one more can enter. Here what you need to do to maximise your chances of getting a student visa.

In threat notifications sent in the middle of the night on April 10, Apple told certain users that the attackers were 'likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do'. Why does Apple send out these alerts?

What happens to properties that are attached in this way, and options does an accused have in such cases?

The Gujarat government has said conversion to Buddhism will require prior approval of the authorities. Buddhism's egalitarian appeal has long attracted the oppressed in Hinduism.

What is the background of the proposal, and who is likely to attend? If Russia's presence is uncertain, what makes the Swiss negotiators hopeful?