Saturday, September 21, 2024

Archives of OpIndia

Gauri Lankesh murder: PM Modi must condemn this “undeclared apartheid” against the Right Wing

Some media and politicians have been jumping over each other to blame the Right Wing for the crime

The Economics of blaming someone for a murder without proof

The author applies Coase theorem to the Gauri Lankesh murder to determine who should take the default blame for it

In a big crackdown on black money, govt blacklists 3 lakh directors of shell companies

These directors won't be allowed to serve on the board of other companies

Left wing trolls attack Lankesh brother for not toeing their propaganda

Is there a narrative being set for Gauri Lankesh's murder?

Uneasy calm in MP town after Muslim mob pelts stones on a Ganesh Visarjan procession

A similar incident had happened during last year's Navadurga Visarjan

#GauriLankeshMurder: Kerala Congress’ offensive tweet sparks outrage

Kerala Congress tweets insensitive picture of the slain journalist, gets called out.

Hindu community in Australia upset over showing Lord Ganesha in meat consumption ad

In an attempt to make meat appear all inclusive, Australian agency offended Hindus.

Rohingya are illegal immigrants and need to be deported as per law: Kiren Rijiju

The Minister of State for Home Affairs didn't mince his words regarding this issue

Is Twitter India censoring content of users from Kashmir?

Hindustan Times journalist writes a lopsided story on Twitter sending notice to Kashmiri users.

Journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead, Twitter abuzz with speculations

Media persons were quick to blame the right wing for journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder.

How Yogi govt saved thousands of children in UP but still got a bad name

Here the author examines the anatomy of a media hitjob

Sona Mohapatra slams media for misinterpreting her statement on Kangana Ranaut

Media misinterprets and takes singer Sona Mohapatra's comments on Kangana Ranaut out of context.

Pakistan: Journalist claims Hindu temple near Karachi airport used to keep sacrificial animals

Twitter reacts to the insensitivity towards Hindus in Pakistan.

Explosives, IED making equipments recovered from Darjeeling

The explosives are believed to be stolen from NTPC plant near Negi.

#KnowYourLegacy: Congress social media plays quiz, gets trolled

The day when Congress social media team got trolled.

Cabinet Reshuffle: How media and their ‘sources’ got it all wrong

Modi Government is keeping the cards close, media doesn't get a sniff of what's going on.

Congress repeats the same “oops” moment it had 24 hours ago

The Congress IT cell has again made the same gaffe

Nirmala Sitharaman to handle Defence Ministry, ‘liberals’ get into a tizzy

How the liberal and feminist media persons reacted to Sitharaman being the Defence Minister

Yet another “oops” moment for Congress

Twitter reacts to Congress IT cell's quiz blunder

Bihar Congress on the verge of a split with its rebels planning a JD(U) switch

The rebel MLAs have reportedly formed an informal group

Are the recent GDP numbers really as bad as they are being made out to be?

The quarterly GDP growth has come down to a 3 year low of 5.7% in Q1 2017-18 but it may not be a huge cause of concern

HuffPost is happy to believe in ancient aeroplanes as long as you say that a Muslim invented them

Huffpost India and Huffpost Maghreb slightly differ when it comes to their outlook of science

RJD gets Income Tax notice for its Desh Bachao, Bhajpa Bhagao rally on 27th August

The department has sought explanation about the expenses incurred

Punjab and Haryana HC upholds constitutional validity of jat quota.

Punjab & Haryana High Court verdict on validity of jat quota.

Muslim youths create commotion in a Ganesh puja and abuse the Priest to stop devotional songs

They reportedly wanted to stop the devotional songs from playing

Al Qaeda’s Kashmir head Zakir Musa threatens India, says will liberate India from Hindus

Zakir Musa issues fresh threat against India on eve of Eid al-Adha.

Kolkata Police traces triple talaq petitioner Ishrat’s two children who went missing

Triple Talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan continues facing social and mental harassment.

Chief Imam of All India Imam organisation wants cow to be declared India’s national animal

He made the statement during a religious gathering in Ahmadabad

TMC asks ministers not to comment on triple talaq verdict without keeping leadership in loop

Mamata Banerjee continues maintaining silence on triple talaq verdict.

Yogi govt to make subjects like maths and science compulsory in state’s madrasas

The Yogi government seems to be embarking on a plan to modernise the madrasas

Jodhpur hospital incident: both women and their children alive

After initial reports of new born baby having died on operation table, Rajasthan Government issues clarification.

When AAP MLAs took the Delhi LG as hostage

Mohalla clinics: there seems to be more than what meets the eyes.

Akhilesh Yadav unapologetic after RTI reveals favouritism in lucrative UP lifetime award

Akhilesh Yadav has no regrets about favouritism in conferring state government awards.

Sunanda Pushkar case: Delhi High Court raps Delhi Police for delay

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in January 2014. Probe is still on.

In another blow to the opposition, CPM rules out any 2019 alliance involving the Congress

CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury has categorically refused any possibility of an electoral alliance

Ram Rahim verdict: Haryana HC raps media for misreporting courtroom remarks

The court clarifies certain section of the media misquoted the observations.

People slam Hindustan Times for belittling PV Sindhu by calling her a choker

Hindustan Times wasn't happy with her achievements

Fact-Check: Was Congress spokesperson right in claiming that crop insurance is a ‘scam’ and a ‘sham’?

Priyanka Chaturvedi has an oops moment on how insurance premium works.

After Sonia, Lalu Prasad Yadav snubs Arvind Kejriwal in rally as well as on social media

Even opposition parties don't seem to be taking Arvind Kejriwal seriously.

Gujarat govt doesn’t need to rebuild religious shrines damaged in Gujarat riots, rules SC

The religious shrines, mostly mosques would be held at par with other properties

Dear liberals, bullets are not for your agenda

By asking 'where are the pellet guns?' during Gurmeet Ram Rahim violence, liberals betrayed their immaturity.