Archives of OpIndia
#BelurMuttAttack: police and media apathy, from the eyes of a bystander
The blast at Bellur Math was quickly branded as a low-intensity blast. Similar incidences near Churches have been sold as religious intolerance for the past many days
Sam Bahadur – a gentleman, a soldier and a wonderful human
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is one of the finest soldiers of the nation. He will always be remembered for his courage, convictions and charisma
BJP can’t get away with “routine transfer” excuse on Ashok Khemka
In absence of proper communication, transfer of Ashok Khemka appears to have been done under pressure from transport lobby.
Top Lies spread by the Indian Media in March 2015
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1. 2nd March 2015: Press Trust of India, and subsequently all Media houses - BJP MP Sadhvi Prachi calls for boycott of Aamir, Shah Rukh...
Dear Deepika, Is it just #mychoice? – An Open Letter from a woman
A woman shoots back at another woman, Deepika.
AAP crushing dissent within the party as well as within the government?
Almost acting vindictively, the AAP government of Delhi is removing bureaucrats on flimsy grounds.
“I Feel I am on a hitlist” says another member of a Minority Group
The "Corrupt" are truly the people on a hitlist
Why the “kameena” sting on Arvind Kejriwal could be a scripted one
There are many reasons to believe that the latest sting operation against Kejriwal was planned by Kejriwal himself.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee – A leader like no other
A very well deserved Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
I love Cricket, but spare me your activism or intellectualism – an everyday fan writes
Cricket can glue that can bring together our diverse people, spanning multiple languages, cuisines and cultures. But most importantly, it is the joy that lights up the lives of millions.
Times Now creates stupid hashtag #ShamedInSydney, social media slaps it by trending #ShameOnTimesNow
The low-grade sports journalism of Times Now after the India-Australia semifinal was rejected with anger and frustration
General VK Singh expressed his #disgust against media, media portrayed it as a #disgust against Modi
Media concluded their views on #Disgust tweets posted by VK Singh after Pak National Day celebration, but when questions around ethics were raised, they cleverly shifted changed their tone
South Africa lost another World Cup Semifinal, but this time I feel emotionally choked
I wanted South Africa to win against New Zealand, not only because I love the game, but also because it was an emotional desire.
Spate of attacks on Temples. Are Hindus on a hitlist? Or just a Law & Order problem?
Thefts at Churches get a communal colour, but robberies at temples are plain "law and order problems" for the Indian media.
While trying to mock “Sanghis” on Bhagat Singh, “liberals” betrayed their narrow mindset
Those who call themselves “liberal” showed intolerance to alternate ideologies on Martyr’s Day.
Hindu man brutally killed for marrying a Muslim girl in Bihar
A Hindu man in Bihar has been killed because he dared to love a Muslim girl. Sadly, this is not the first instance.
Ujjwal Nikam countered propaganda with propaganda. Wrong, but fair.
Is the argument that Nikam lied to counter media propaganda of Kasab being a poor brainwashed boy valid?
Why are Modi haters turning into India haters?
Many recent events prove that those who used to hate Modi have now started hating India itself.
No rallies or outrage for Ramkrishna Mission Sadhvi raped in West Bengal
A Sadhvi was gang-raped in West Bengal, but the media and activists had no time for her.
Rajdeep asks “Who do we trust?” Not the Media Rajdeep, not the Media!
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Rajdeep's innocuous tweet, leads to larger questions about whom should we trust.
Is a community under attack? Or a Prime Minister?
Are the "repeated attacks on Christians" a conspiracy to defame the country and the PM?
No Acche Din for Research and Educational Institutions
Research and Education Institutions haven't had it easy in Modi Sarkaar
No exams on Friday, Islamic symbol on question papers in Kerala
Kerala government is bringing Religion and Politics into education blatantly. All in the name of secularism.
A Christian responds to a Christian who felt “he was a stranger in his own country”
A fellow Christian who disagrees with Julio Ribeiro speaks out
Is NDTV muzzling an honest officer who caught their Tax Fraud?
NDTV using all tricks to save their skin? Former journalist S Gurumurthy reveals shocking details.
We are sorry DK Ravi, honest people have to survive lots of issues in India
Massive protest in Karnataka after IAS officer D K Ravi who 'exposed tax frauds' found dead
Nun Gang Rape Case: We clear Archbishop, blame Indian Express for Communalizing & Politicizing Rape
Media twists the statements of Archbishop to communalise an issue like rape
An Open letter to AAP from an AAP supporter
A heartbroken supporter of AAP opens up
Why did Modi go to Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka?
Theres more to Modi's Foreign Visits than what meets the eye
On Gandhi Jayanti, Secularism, Public Holidays and Make In India
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India needs a reform on Holidays to help in achieving its Make In India goal.
The whole truth on Gandhi Jayanti Holiday
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Gandhi Jayanti has ben only partially rolled back as a Holiday.
Organizers rubbish conspiracy theories on Seinfeld cancellation, give clean chit to Mumbai police
Cancellation of Seinfeld could have been just a case of bad luck
Censor Board split wide open, Members oppose moral policing by Nihalani
Pahlaj Nihalani goes one step ahead. Along from film-makers, the Censor Board members have also started voicing opinions against him.
Is media spreading hysteria over Swine Flu? A fact check
Instead of creating a hysteria over swine flu, media should properly research and inform people of the fact of the matter.
As ‘Solar’ takes flight worldwide, Indian Government clips wings of conventional ‘Power’
Lots of buzz in the solar industry. Are we on a right track?
Masarat Alam – To Free Or Not To Free
Masarat Alam has a dubious past and it was in national interests to use the law against him
Kejriwal’s Political Career via Chetan Bhagat Novels
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Arvind Kejriwal's Political career can be summed by all the novels Chetan Bhagat has written
#AdarshLiberal trends in India. Find out what goes into making of an ideal “liberal”
A twitter handle posted "Adarsh Liberal" comics on Reddit and Twitter, and within a few hours it spread all over the internet.
Stand-Up Comedy and the art of Political Propaganda – A true story
A telling episode of how Stand-Up comics further their political propaganda
Questions keep piling up about the people and processes behind India’s Daughter
All the questions being asked of Leslee Udwin and her documentary
Yogendra Yadav Sting – What does it say about the media?
Media Ethics are being questioned
India’s Daughter – the takeaways and the concerns
India's Daughter reminds us of an important incident which must not be forgotten
Do I feel ashamed of my poor English? No I don’t
I often meet people who feel that speaking English makes you more intellectual than speaking Hindi
Petition to Sack Pahlaj Nihalani from Censor Board #SackNihalani
An online petition to sack Pahlaj Nihalani, the chief of Censor Board.
Don’t ban “India’s Daughter” for its content, but do question it
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The documentary doesn't deserve to be banned for its content, but the content deserves serious questioning.
The legal violations by the “India’s Daughter” documentary
The makers of "India's Daughter" might have flouted some legal terms and conditions.
Showing “India’s Daughter” documentary risks doing more harm than good to the society
The documentary could embolden similar criminals, propagate stereotypes, and reinforce class bias that exists in the society.
Sorry Mr. Pahlaj Nihalani, you don’t deserve to be the chief of Censor Board
Pahlaj Nihalani has been a big disappointment. He is either hopelessly inarticulate or stupidly regressive. Not good for the post of Censor Board chief.
Beef ban in India – a reality check
A list of Indian States where bovine slaughter is already banned in varying degrees.