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Demonetisation and Elections : 2017 the year of reckoning

2017 is the year that will see major political upheavals, and demonetisation will play a part.

Lutyens media fails to hide its hate as Arnab’s venture makes Twitter debut

Many who are part of the establishment media welcomed Arnab’s venture on Twitter with hate.

Shahi Imam of Kolkata announces reward for shaving head and beard of PM Modi

The Imam of Kolkata says that Modi's beard is insulting religious sentiments of people.

Om Puri was murdered and we know who killed him – Pakistani media

Will Narendra Modi act on this super-intelligent analysis?

Arnab Goswami’s new venture ‘Republic’ has arrived on social media

Find out how you can keep track of every update of Arnab's new venture

The truth about BJP losing ‘all 36 seats’ in Gujarat Panchayat elections

Another day another lie spread by political propaganda artists

Hindustan Times shutting down editions – it’s dangerously lazy to blame demonetisation

Leading media groups Hindustan Times is reportedly shutting down some city editions. What next?

Kejriwal’s minister accused of laundering money via Hawala operations

Satyendra Jain, Delhi's health minister finds himself in hot water again, this time on Hawala charges.

Journalists not public officers, so will they escape punishment for corruption in chopper scam?

CBI is likely to investigate journalists who allegedly received ‘bribes’ from AgustaWestland.

A bad day for Indian media: You wont believe these epic fails

Four faux pas in day by Indian media

‘Anti-Pakistan’ event at Kolkata cancelled to preserve ‘communal harmony’

According to organisers, Kolkata Police put pressure on the hosts to cancel the event.

‘Branded Hindu terrorists, killed in police custody, body disposed of as 26/11 victims’

Affidavit by a suspended police inspector claims shocking details about Malegaon blasts accused.

Violence against women – it is time we looked within

The state and police can’t do everything. The society has to act before it’s too late.

Sexual assault, immoral society, and the importance of self-defence

Till the society changes, women will have to gear up themselves

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari needs to be taught a lesson in ‘true nationalism’

A video shows Tiwari virtually making fun of people who stood in bank and ATM queues.

Sexual assaults – it’s not the dress stupid, it’s your attitude

Why the North East India is relatively free from such incidents of mass shame.

Kalburgi’s murder investigation will have a quieter death

A conspiracy of silence will follow?

Bangalore – the happy new year that wasn’t

Amidst victim blaming and stupid statements, we are missing the crucial aspect of public safety.

Himachal temple defaced with ‘ISIS coming soon’ written on its wall

This comes two weeks after a wannabe ISISI terrorist was arrested from Himachal Pradesh.

This Mumbai doctor’s new year’s resolution it to consult elderly patients for free

Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani has decided that he will not charge fees to patients aged over 70 years.

Islamic Banking idea by RBI is a step backwards towards Sharia law

While it may appear that the idea will help in financial inclusion of Muslims, it’s a regressive step.

Jaya Jaitly denies claims of trolls about George Fernandes being angry with Modi

An abusive journalist-cum-troll had claimed that George was angry with Modi during the 2002 riots

Top lies spread by Arvind Kejriwal and AAP during 2016

The mainstream media doesn't expose Kejriwal's lies, so we bring to you the list of lies.

A rewind to 2016 through a monthly news calendar

Missed the key moments? Or wish to relive them? This is what you have been looking for.

The common threads to PM Modi’s New Year goodies

An analysis of PM Modi's address to the nation

Editor’s Pick: The six articles of 2016 you must read

Six articles published in the year 2016 selected by our editorial team for special mention.

Top lies spread by the mainstream media in the year 2016

Annual Round Up of the biggest lies propagated by Indian media in the year 2016.

Now Muslim fundamentalists attack Mohammad Kaif for doing Surya Namaskar

The cricketer was accused of doing something that is prohibited in Islam.

West Bengal school comes under attack for not celebrating the Prophet’s birthday

Local mob of Islamic groups broke into a school and celebrated birthday of Prophet Mohammad.

Mulayam-Akhilesh fight a fully fixed affair, claims leaked email – A Timeline

This leaked email completely changes the dynamics of UP elections.

Here are the top 10 most read articles on OpIndia in the year 2016

Ten OpIndia.com articles that went viral – based on pageviews – in the year 2016.

Why the Media will never cover this sob story about demonetisation

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry

Social Media reacts as Modi gears up for another address after his demonetization announcement

Would there be another demonetization announcement? Or would Modi just urge people to enjoy their party? This is what people think

Congress leader calls up journalist’s boss to complain about his ‘leanings’, claims journalist

Congress leader directly called up a famous journalist's boss after he was unhappy with the guest choice

Nidhi Razdan and abusive journalist Swati Chaturvedi caught lying on NDTV (video)

NDTV helps an abusive troll masquerading as a journalist further her blatant lies.

New questions emerge over why AAP removed ‘donors list’ from its website

The donors list was removed after the Income Tax asked for some details.

Sunderlal Patwa – journey of the man who helped build the BJP in Madhya Pradesh

A profile of the former Chief Minister of MP who died on December 28, 2016.

Mob chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ burnt my home: Dhulagarh riots victim

Report filed by India Today news channel confirms communal riots in West Bengal.

This journalist wanted cashless society, now curses Modi for proposing the same

Journalist Mihir Sharma has been accused of completely changing his tune since demonetisation.

Mamata Govt files FIR against Zee News reporters for covering Dhulagarh riots: Sudhir Chaudhary

Senior Editor of Zee News claims that the West Bengal government has filed an FIR against their reporters.

Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Kaif, Barkha Dutt, and political correctness

Barkha Dutt, like other 'liberal' commentators, was quite subdued over bigotry displayed by a section of people.

Hilarious! Congress spokesperson accuses Barkha Dutt of trying to save Narendra Modi

Both of them appeared to get into a duel on Twitter over Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against the PM.

Rahul Gandhi’s jibe of ‘Modi govt working for rich industrialists’ boomerangs

BJP has put out documents which show that corporates including Ambani and Adani were favored during its tenure.

Court allows demolition of Church to construct of bypass in Uttar Pradesh

Court refused to give any relief on religious grounds and asked the petitioners to cooperate.

Emotional Anna writes a letter to Kejriwal, criticizes him for sidelining all the values

Here's a translation of the letter an emotional Anna wrote to Kejriwal.

5 reasons why we liberals must boycott Dangal

A 'Liberal from New Delhi' writes why he is unhappy with Dangal. Satire, or maybe not.

Is Mahavir Singh Phogat of ‘Dangal’ a misogynist character?

How ‘liberals’ miss nuances of a character in a hurry to prove their liberalism.