Welcome to the weekly quiz segment from The Indian Express, your go-to destination for an engaging mix of entertainment, curiosity, and a stimulating challenge. Consider this a quest through the week’s most significant news stories, featuring ten thoughtfully designed questions just for you. Equip yourself with a keen intellect, keep an eye on the timer, and perhaps rely on a bit of fortune. Solve the questions, aim for a high score, and remember that achieving over 80 points is something to boast about. Are you prepared? Take a moment to gather yourself, jump in, and discover how well your knowledge serves you this week!
Before you embark on other games we offer, take a moment to reflect on some important stories that didn’t make it to this week’s quiz: the implications of high debt and inequality coupled with impressive English literacy rates in Telangana, and the reasons behind the ongoing worker protests in India due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
These articles provide a range of insights into themes of language, governance, identity, and leadership, continuing to influence discussions across generations. They highlight the interconnectedness of culture, history, and contemporary issues, even if they are not directly featured in this week’s quiz. Take a moment to explore these narratives, enhancing your knowledge and preparing you for the upcoming challenge. Each article read enriches your context, deepens your understanding, and sharpens your awareness—not just for quizzes, but for informed conversations in daily life.
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Aishwarya Khosla holds a senior editorial position at The Indian Express, where she leads the digital strategy for the Books & Literature and Puzzles & Games divisions. With more than eight years in high-pressure journalism, Aishwarya is proficient in literary analysis, cultural critique, and in-depth features that examine the intricate links between identity, politics, and social transformation.
Aishwarya’s analytical expertise is bolstered by her esteemed Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, which enhances her research in policy analysis and political communications. This fellowship informs her sophisticated style of cultural journalism, offering readers unique perspectives on how literature and media mirror significant political changes.
As a respected contributor to The Indian Express, she writes popular newsletters, including Meanwhile, Back Home and Books ‘n’ Bits, and hosts the podcast series Casually Obsessed.
Prior to her current position, Aishwarya dedicated several years to Hindustan Times, focusing on the Punjabi diaspora, theatrical arts, and national political coverage. Her career is characterized by a commitment to intellectual rigor, establishing her as a leading authority on contemporary Indian culture and literature.
Areas of Expertise: Literary Criticism, Cultural Politics, Political Strategy, Long-form Investigative Features, and Newsletter Curation.
Contact Information: You can reach Aishwarya at aishwaryakhosla.ak@gmail.com or aishwarya.khosla@indianexpress.com. Follow her on Instagram: @aishwarya.khosla, and on X: @KhoslaAishwarya.
Her published stories are available for reading here.
