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Compulsory National Anthem verdict by SC: it started with Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham!
A man in Bhopal went to watch the Sharukh-Hrithik starrer, and he came out to fight a legal battle.
Rajasthan govt signs MOU with NGO having hidden agenda of spreading Christianity.
World Vision rears its head again
Railways can help the poor learn cashless transactions if it makes the UTS app better
IRCTC has been a success story in getting people adopt online transactions, another story is needed.
Aam Aadmi Party and the demise of hope
A former member of India Against Corruption and Aam Aadmi Party shares his anguish at the decline.
Why amendment in taxation laws was brought in the middle of demonetisation
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On Monday, a bill in Lok Sabha was introduced to change some taxation rules. Find why.
What BJP’s win in Phase 1 of Maharashtra municipal council polls signifies
BJP won more council heads in Western Maharashtra, an area they were largely non-existent till that historic May of 2014.
Narendra Modi has forgotten the 2014 elections, and this is why he has done that
Modi haters and supporters both discuss 2014 elections intensely, but perhaps Modi doesn’t care.
The connection between Zakir Naik’s NGO and the Congress
The relationship between Zakir Naik and the Congress doesn't end with donations.
Demonetisation, Prohibition, Nitish and the current political equations of Bihar
While traveling across Bihar, I talked to people regarding demonetisation, liquor ban, and Gathbandhan Sarkar.
The corrupt are our friends : How hatred for Modi changed the discourse around corruption
People who termed corruption a monster are now finding it a mouse, because they can't hate Modi enough.
Are less-cash economy and more people in banking system just ‘side effects’ of demonetisation?
Curbing corruption and countering insurgency could appear as chief goals, but that’s not all.
Kejriwal reserves post of Dy CM of Punjab for a caste – what it tells about him
From ‘new politics’ to same old, or worse, ‘caste politics’ – the journey of Arvind Kejriwal.
Raghav Bahl, Bloomberg Quint, and the art of faux-economics
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Raghav Bahl is back with yet another simplistic and stupid article. This time even more stupid.
UPI – all you need to know; how to set up and transact (step-wise guide with pics)
Here's how you can go cashless with UPI payments: Noob to UPI Jedi in under 10 minutes
Media reports claim that 70% trucks are off roads in India, really?
Yet another demonetisation scare spread by irresponsible media busted.
Six things Modi government can do to deliver after the demonetisation pain is over
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Modi Government will have to repay the political cost of demonetisation.
Manmohan Singh spoke, and Twitter can’t stop talking about it
Twitter reacts to Manmohan Singh’s speech on demonetisation in parliament.
Kejriwal’s lies and the complicit silence of Indian ‘left-liberals’
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Aiding and abetting the dawn of gutter level politics in India.
The Greek demagogue, and how the modern Right could be the New Left
The leaders on the ‘right’ are often called ‘demagogues’, which is true in the ancient sense of the word.
Senior AAP leader from Goa goes against Kejriwal, hails demonetisation drive
Dr. Oscar Rebello said that demonetisation drive had good some effects, though implementation is faulty.
Reddy’s lavish wedding earns him IT notice, now Congress leader hosts similar wedding
After Janardhana Reddy's daughter's wedding, a Congress leader hosts lavish wedding for his son.
Mamata’s new found ‘mamata’ for the ‘Poor’ is hypocrisy at best, and criminal at worst
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For many months now, poor have been dying of starvation in Bengal under Mamata’s rule.
How sensationalist media obfuscated the truth about terrorists having Rs. 2000 notes
If you skimmed media reports, you’d think that terrorists have huge cache of new currency notes.
Kejriwal caught spreading false information again to hurt demonetisation drive
Kejriwal's plan is clear: Lie to win
Rahul Gandhi has no sense at all, forget any sense of humour: Subramanian Swamy
Speaking at a launch of book Unreal Aliens, Swamy trained his guns at Gandhis and Arun Jaitley.
How Indian media tried to link every issue in the world to Demonetisation
From contradictory news to wrong images
The fixed interview of the decade: Rajdeep talks to “Tigress” Sonia
No attempts were made to hide the fact that this was a softball interview
Congress and AAP Social Media supporters gang up again to spread panic about new currency notes
The rumour mills just wont stop
Revealed: The man who will replace Arnab Goswami on Times Now
A known face will replace Arnab on Times Now
After surgical strike on unaccounted cash, next attack on undeclared gold and real estate?
A constant push is needed to completely weed out black money
The Coldplay concert finally took place, but here are some who tried to stop it
Not the usual suspects this time around
Rajdeep Sardesai places his prejudices over ethics of journalism
Blinded by hatred, Rajdeep is playing with the fundamentals of journalism
Kejriwal sinks to new low – shows picture of dead robber, claims he is innocent citizen
Arvind Kejriwal tried to claim yet another death due to demonetisation. And he was lying.
Demonetisation drive – some positive outcomes in the short term too
In short term, no immediate benefits were expected, but there are some good side effects.
Pathetic journalism – when media thought you can get STDs from ATMs
How journalists spread rumour about ATMs causing Sexually Transmitted Diseases .
Arvind Kejriwal calls BBC journalist ‘dishonest’ for questioning his claims
Kejriwal got angry when questioned about his claims. See video.
Why does Vir Sanghvi block on Twitter if you mention words like Rail Neer or Mira Road?
People on Twitter played a game, and journalist Vir Sanghvi obliged.
Visceral hate of Pankaj Mishra stinking in garbage of New York Times
A response to rabid India and Hindu hater Pankaj Mishra's rant published by NYT
SWOT analysis of the demonetisation move
What are the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats around the demonetisation drive.
10 reasons that faux-economists give to derail the demonetisation programme
Some half baked reasons are being offered, which are not rooted in economic principles.
A short passage on ‘introspection’ from a ‘right winger’ to ‘liberals’
You are right that some people have reduced ‘nationalism’ to joke, but read on.
How demonetisation was wrongly blamed for some unfortunate deaths
Huffington Post India wrote a highly misleading article linking deaths to demonetisation drive.
Ravish Kumar hides a trader’s Congress affiliation in a bid to attack Demonetisation
Is this why Ravish Kumar hates social media?
Latest rumour in the market debunked: SBI has waived off Mallya’s and other defaulters’ loans
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Financial illiteracy or rumour mongering?
When media and media persons started a rumour: Indelible ink for withdrawals
Journalism means never having to say you're sorry
The truth about colour coming off the new Rs 2000 note
The truth is often simpler to explain
10 MORE rumours related to demonetisation that you might have believed as true
The lies and misinformation related to the demonetisation are only increasing with each day.
Caught: AAP using news items of 2015 to spread panic about Demonetisation
AAP plunges to new depths to create social unrest.
Why the so-called liberals forced Paytm to take off an ad
The ad around demonetisation exposed the phoney concerns of privileged activist class.
10 rumours related to demonetisation that you might have believed as true
Some in media and political parties are working overtime to spread misinformation and lies.
