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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.
Did the Rail Minister hint at a conspiracy to target Narendra Modi’s rallies?
The timing of recent rail accidents is in question
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
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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.
Right Wing and Boycotts – the Dangal fiasco raises questions for future
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The ‘Boycott Dangal’ has failed as some in the RW decided to back out. What next?
For this AAP leader, proof of not being communal is ‘eating beef’
In a public rally attended by Arvind Kejriwal, Goa AAP leader defines secularism through beef.
Why many on the ‘right’ are not boycotting Dangal – no, they haven’t forgiven Aamir
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Dangal hits most of the right buttons
Goa AAP CM candidate Elvis Gomes, Corruption charges and a problematic letter: The full story
AAP's CM candidate Elvis Gomes has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Board for an alleged land scam
Trending: Left Liberal Calvin vs Right Wing Calvin
Making a point via cartoons
Modi Government’s reforms scorecard: Governmental and Administrative reforms
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How do the Modi Government's achievements stack up against its manifesto's promises
Businessman arrested for converting 25 crore worth of old notes, no stranger to controversy
Parasmal Lodha is no stranger to controversy and was responsible for an attempted hostile takeover of the Pearless Group.
Congratulations Saif and Kareena for your baby, and for exposing the ‘perfumed elites’
Wish the best for your baby, and because the name you chose exposes the ‘liberals’.
Digvijaya Singh to be questioned in a 719 cr scam that happened while he was CM
During Digvijaya Singh's tenure as Madhya Pradesh CM, a scam to the tune of 719 crore rupees took place.
Rahul Gandhi delivers his promised ‘earthquake’ and this is how Twitter reacted
Rahul Gandhi delivered his earthquake in a rally in Mehsana in Gujarat and people took to social media to analyse it.
Rajdeep Sardesai’s moral compass points away from communal riots in West Bengal
While various reports point to communal riots, Rajdeep Sardesai insists on not probing it.
Assam govt announces a long list of incentives if one transacts digitally
Announcements include a lot of awards and discounts to encourage adoption of digital payments.
Demonetization and Velocity of Money – something overlooked by many
CA who wrote the open letter to Kejriwal, talks about a new idea
How Kejriwal would have dealt with demonetisation to emerge as a hero
Modi should take lessons from him
Social Media calls out Media’s political correctness in reporting Berlin Attack
Pass the buck onto the truck
How China played a double game during the liberation of Goa
China’s two faced reaction after Goa was liberated from Portugal by freedom fighters backed by India.
IIT-BHU startup creates a water filtration solution that considerably reduces water wastage
BHU start-up trying to reduce water crisis in industrial and domestic space.
IT head of AAP maligns Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, in a bid to split Army on political lines
Social Media head of AAM Aadmi Party spreads rumors about Lt. General Bipin Rawat.
Congress govt in Uttarakhand gives special break to Muslim employees for Friday prayers
This comes days after the BJP govt in Assam denies Madarsas a special weekly off on Fridays.
How religion was dragged in after announcement of new Army Chief
The government announced chiefs of armed forces, but some could only see religion in it.
Why I decided to publish my first novel all by myself
Journalist turned author Nirwa Mehta shares her experience with book publishing.