How closely have you been following the major stories making waves this week? The Indian Express presents its engaging weekly news quiz, designed as a treasure hunt through the most significant headlines. This isn't just a test of memory; it's a fun, challenging pit stop for the curious mind, blending healthy competition with a sharp recap of current events.
A Weekly Challenge for the Informed Reader
Think of the Express News Quiz as your intellectual workout for the week. Ten carefully crafted questions await, each one a doorway into the key events that have dominated news cycles. Success requires a sharp mind, a keen eye on the ticking timer, and perhaps a sprinkle of luck. The goal is clear: crack the answers, chase a high score, and aim for that bragging-rights benchmark of 80 and above. It's a quick, engaging way to gauge how informed you truly are.
Beyond the Quiz: Stories That Define Our Times
Before you dive into the quiz or explore The Indian Express's other puzzle offerings, the platform highlights a rich tapestry of stories that, while not featured in the quiz, are crucial to understanding the broader narrative. This week's selection includes diverse perspectives on culture, policy, and politics.
Readers can delve into features on how trends like matcha, kunafa chocolate, and 'ugly-cute' toys defined cool in 2025, or examine the rationale behind Punjab's declaration of three new 'Holy Cities' where the sale of meat and intoxicants will be prohibited. A year-end analysis also sheds light on Indian politics, marking 2025 as a year of deepening political divides that sets the stage for future electoral battles.
These pieces offer deep dives into the interplay of language, identity, leadership, and culture, reminding us how history and ideas continuously shape contemporary discourse, even when they aren't part of a timed quiz.
Your Guide to Express Puzzles and More
The news quiz is part of a broader suite of intellectual games offered by The Indian Express. For beginners, the IE Mini Crossword, crafted with Indian English sensibilities, provides a gentle start. Those seeking a medium challenge can turn to the Digital Sudoku with handy pen, pencil, and checking tools. Experts can test their strategic mettle with chess strategy puzzles that demand finding the best moves and solving related trivia.
Driving this content is Aishwarya Khosla, a key editorial figure at The Indian Express. With eight years of experience, including a prior stint at Hindustan Times covering politics, books, and culture, she now spearheads the Books & Literature and Puzzles & Games sections. A recipient of The Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, Khosla brings analytical depth to her cultural commentary. She is also the author of newsletters like 'Meanwhile, Back Home' and 'Books 'n' Bits,' and hosts the 'Casually Obsessed' podcast.
So, take a deep breath and dive into the quiz. Every question answered and every story read adds fresh context, deepens understanding, and sharpens your instincts—not just for quizzing, but for navigating the world of information around you.
