Friday, November 15, 2024

Archives of OpIndia

Researchers conclude that cows might be the key to fighting HIV, find out how

The research has been published in the prestigious Nature journal

Radicals threaten to cut off Malayali author’s limbs if he doesn’t convert to Islam

Islamists were unhappy with articles written by him and have threatened to chop of an arm and a leg.

Shankarsinh Vaghela quits Congress. But where will he go?

Vaghela claimed that the Congress has expelled him “out of fear” and the party has been “perturbed”.

Another molestation case gets filed against another AAP MLA

AAP's tryst with crimes against women continues

More than 100 Hindus from Pakistan get Indian citizenship in Gujarat

The rules for conferring citizenship to minority communities from Pakistan were made easier by the government.

UNESCO declares BMC the best Municipal Corporation in the world, BMC threatens to sue

A satirical report about BMC's problems with an RJ who came up with a parody song.

With India reiterating PoK as its territory, foreign powers avoid the region for investment

A South Korean company is reportedly reconsidering its investment plan in a proposed Hydropower project in PoK.

Media spreads Fake News about eggs and non-veg being banned in Greater Noida for Kanwar Yatra

The media is at it again spreading fake news. Either huge incompetence or agenda driven propaganda.

Is China now looking to meddle into domestic politics of India?

Why is China speaking the language of 'secular-liberal' establishment of India?

SP leader who linked Hindu gods to alcohol, has notched many other controversies

From sexism to a sex racket, he has been accused of it all

Paika Rebellion – The 1st war of Indian Independence that has not received its rightful place

Paika Rebellion of Odisha is a story of gallantry, courage and patriotism exactly two hundred years ago.

Ram Jethmalani to defend accomplices of convicted Naxal sympathiser

Both the accomplices, including a journalist, have also been convicted for helping carry out Naxal activities.

India vs China – this is why India should not panic and just play for time

While China is an apparent stronger 'enemy', the equations are not as lopsided as they may appear.

Video proof of Muslim man jumping in front of Kanwariyas’ truck saves situation from turning communal

A Muslim man had come under truck carrying Hindu devotees and police feared communal tensions due to it.

Will BMC do a Rajdeep Sardesai and sue an RJ for a joke?

Some corporators are reported to be urging BMC to sue RJ Malishka for a parody song on the corporation.

‘Abrahamic Hindutva’ – a fictitious term with force-fitted analysis

Columnist Tufail Ahmad claims to have invented the term, and he is horribly wrong in his assumptions.

Quit religion or face punishment: China tells members of the communist party

China believes that foreign forces are using religion to infiltrate China, posing serious threat to its security.

A ‘beggar family’ in Saudi found to be owner of 5 cars including a Mercedes

This is a new concept of offbeat entrepreneurship, or maybe not so new.

Durga idol vandalised at a temple situated inside police station premises in UP

There is a Muslim shrine in the police station premises too. Incident happened in Farrukhabad.

ISIS using modern technology to gain a foothold in Kashmir

Messaging app and service Telegram is being used actively according to reports.

Islamists declare Mohammad Shami a bad Muslim for celebrating daughter’s birthday

Comments were left on the Facebook page of the Indian cricketers after he shared a picture.

Now photo of someone praying in a temple can threaten peace in Bengal

An FIR has been lodged against an RSS ideologue allegedly for posting a picture of him praying in temple.

China too calls Pakistani media report of Indian soldiers killed by it a ‘fake news’

Earlier India had denied a Pakistani news channel’s claim that China had killed 158 Indian jawans.

Sagarika Ghosh tries to expose ‘hypocrisy’ of Madhur Bhandarkar, exposes her own

They were discussing the recent controversy surrounding Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film Indu Sarkar

Muslim gau-rakshak attempts suicide over police inaction against beef mafia that killed his brother

The mafia is alleged to have fired at another member of the family recently. Incident happened in Uttar Pradesh.

Cow smugglers brutally attack tourists and molest women for opposing their actions

In the past such smugglers have killed people including BSF jawans

No, Madhya Pradesh govt hospitals will not have Astrologers treating patients

Even the original report had made it clear that there was no such plan, yet the media created misleading headlines.

Chinese Army conducts drills near border while Chinese media suggests ‘keep calm’

There have been various military drills and exercises near the Indian border by China in the recent past.

PTI spreads fake news again, Rahul Gandhi uses it to score a political point

The news agency spread fake news about Uttar Pradesh government slashing education budget.

Muslim mob attacks police, destroys property over rumours of land grab near Mosque

The incident happened in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Police is trying to identify the attackers.

From deaths to Award wapsi – it is happening all in Darjeeling for Gorkhaland

The Gorkhas are demanding a separate state under the Indian Union.

The selective outrage of the left and right over free speech, and how it hurts everyone

if you want freedom, learn to outrage on every assault on freedom of expression.

Christian man arrested for desecrating Holy Crosses in Goa

A Hindu group named Sanatan Sanstha in particular and RSS in general was blamed earlier for the act.

Why are crime reports turning into ‘communal’ headlines after a few days?

The Indian mainstream media has been notorious for twisting facts and pushing an agenda

Despite all online buzz, this is why BJP may not do well electorally in Bengal

The party does not have the right strategy. Unless it changes its approach and attitude, it will not succeed.

Indian astronomers in Pune discover a supercluster of Galaxies, now named Saraswati

This discovery can shed light on important events during the initial period of the universe

Now, foreign bank accounts of NRIs under Income Tax lens

The Income Tax authorities have added a new clause in the income tax return form seeking this information.

Supreme Court modifies its order to stop demolition of mosque earlier seen as encroachment

Kinara Masjid near Haji Ali in Mumbai was to be razed, but now the court has gone back on its order.

It takes 5 minutes to walk out of Maha Gathbandhan: JD-U

Nitish Kumar is reportedly considering all options and readying a plan-B in case the Maha Gathbandhan breaks.

Al-Qaeda growing stronger in the Indian subcontinent: Counter terrorism experts

Its operatives from Bangladesh are believed to be the most active

Sandeep Sharma became a terrorist within 3 months of converting to Islam

He has also admitted to have received training in Pakistan

A part of the Indian media and ‘liberals’ have decided to burn this country down

A look at few of the recent articles that show how much hatred so-called liberals have for India and Hindus.

ISIS might have lost Mosul in Iraq, but an ISIS 2.0 is taking shape globally

ISIS is rebranding itself through a mix of a local insurgency and digitally-connected global jihadis, including Indians.

Terror accused gives Triple Talaq to his wife who had converted to Islam for him

Divorced woman says that the man is a habitual offender who makes women marry him after accepting Islam.

Modi govt gives special financial powers to Army for short and swift wars

The procedure will not be required to go through numerous procurement stages.

Number of terrorists killed this year in Kashmir crosses 100, includes big names

The intelligence agencies are simultaneously taking steps to choke terror funding in Kashmir.

This is what happened when Nitish Kumar was made the President of the Congress party

Pop historian Ram Guha has expressed his desire to see Nitish Kumar as the Congress President