Monday, May 13, 2024

Archives of OpIndia

18 sabotage attempts including 7 blast attempts in the last 40 days: Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu expressed concern yesterday over the rise in Sabotage attempts

Outrage over ‘raincoat’ comment – how Congress is trying to re-write history

The phoney outrage by Congress over the ‘raincoat’ comment by PM Modi is a well thought of strategy.

This is the proof that Rajdeep Sardesai had asked tough questions to Akhilesh Yadav

A liberal of New Delhi explains what normal people with normal brains could not understand.

A summary of what is going on in the AIADMK and Tamil Nadu politics

A concise summary of events that have taken place in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.

After USA, Saudi Arabia too plans to scrutinise Pakistanis before letting them in

The Islamic Kingdom is worried with hordes of Pakistanis involved in crime and terrorism.

Objection, Milord! India should have a Judicial Disclosure Policy

Instead of slapping contempt charges, the judiciary should look at ways to improve the processes.

The Hindu editor objects to Modi’s ‘earthquake joke’, Twitter shows him mirror

PM was taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s earthquake comment, but the journalist twisted it to make it about science.

Intolerance on display again at JNU, professors stopped from entering offices

Leftist students at JNU blocked Professor Makarand R Paranjape’s way for no fault of his.

This TV ad explains the importance of ‘appearing’ liberal

It is a random funny TV ad, but it captures the essence of benefits attached to appearing liberal.

Robert Vadra’s relative deletes offensive tweet after Smriti Irani shows it on news channel

A man called Tehseen Poonawala, who is married to Robert Vara’s cousin, has been tweeting about Smriti Irani for long.

3 lakh cap on cash transactions – How effective will it be?

Union Budget 2017 has barred cash transactions above 3 lakh rupees. An analysis of the move.

This is why TMC MP Derek O’Brien had tried to defame private citizens

Rajya Sabha has now expunged the names of those defamed by the Trinamool Congress MP.

‘Intolerance gang’ is now officially terrified of dissent of the ‘amateurs’

Lutyen's liberals are worried that their mafia like control on narrative is slipping away. Desperate times need desperate measures.

TMC MP defames Twitter users in parliament, Twitterati demand apology

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien read out a propaganda material in the house to target private citizens.

Why the Union Budget 2017 did not have any big bang announcements

The budget was a balanced one, even though media reports had suggested otherwise. What could have caused this?

Media baron Subhash Chandra drops a bombshell about Arvind Kejriwal

Dr. Chandra was asked about his views on the Delhi Govt and Arvind Kejriwal at an event in Punjab.

Muslim groups stop school from celebrating Saraswati Puja in West Bengal

They were protesting over the fact that Prophet’s Birthday was not celebrated in the same school earlier.

Highlights of the Union Budget, and what’s there for you

What different sectors and groups like Farmers, Rural India, youth, and the middle class got.

Budget 2017: Nation waited for Dabangg, Jaitley said Hum Saath Saath Hain

A comprehensive analysis of the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today.

Rajdeep Sardesai tries to create sensation before budget, falls hopelessly

Rajdeep Sardesai should take a break from journalism for some days

ISIS slogans warning of attacks on Nepal and Modi found in Army area in Himachal

Earlier a temple in the same district was defaced with ‘ISIS coming soon’ written on it.

The Tax Department’s squeeze after Demonetisation is here: Watch out

The long hand of the law is finally approaching the money launderers.

Dholkal Ganesha : the broken idol will be our future if we don’t wake up

Maoists destroyed a thousand years old Ganesha statue. The message it conveys is more violent.

When Vijay Goel hit Shekhar Gupta and Barkha Dutt for a six

After being accused of being insensitive towards visually impaired players, Vijay Goel came back in style.

AAP IT head shares fake survey after Kejriwal attacks news channel for real survey

Arvind Kejriwal has been attacking media for surveys and opinions that suggest AAP may not win Punjab.

Donkey stopped from filing nomination papers for Uttar Pradesh elections

A local party wanted donkey as its CM candidate, but rules don’t allow animals to fight elections.

Arnab changes his channel’s name from ‘Republic’ to ‘Republic TV’ after Swamy’s intervention

Subramanian Swamy had earlier claimed that the name ‘Republic’ was in violation of National Emblems act.

Why Ram Guha deserves place in BCCI, and the changes that are already happening

A passionate defence of Ram Guha’s merit and a report on latest developments. Satire.

Historian Ram Guha included in panel to manage the BCCI, reactions pour in

Ram Guha is reported to be a member of the panel which is to be headed by Vinod Rai.

Sushant Singh Rajput drops his surname to protest assault on Bhansali, Twitter reacts

The Bollywood actor who played MS Dhoni in a movie thought he had hit a six, but many thought it was hit-wicket.

Bhansali’s Padmavati fiasco – what it is and how it started

While the national media refuted any romance between Khilji and Padmini, the regional media carried contrasting reports.

Modi the astute politician and a star campaigner

It is this ability of the PM to communicate the message that he wants to, directly to the people that makes him the most feared politician by all Opposition parties and the most sought after orator by the public in general.

Alternative history of Alauddin Khilji that Hindu terrorists don’t want you to read

An Adarsh Liberal columnist writes for an esteemed publication to uphold the principles of freedom.

Getting threats from Kejriwal and his relative after exposing their corruption, NGO claims

An NGO has claimed that they are receiving threats after lodging a case against Kejriwal and his brother-in-law.

Bhagalpur tense as Muslims offer Namaz at ‘disputed’ ground with Hanuman temple

The district in Bihar saw stone pelting by Muslim and Hindu groups over installation of Hanuman idol.

Will tax on withdrawing cash fix tax evasion or black money?

Proposal to introduce withdrawal tax has been made many times, but will it prove to be effective?

Kejriwal shares unverified ‘IB report’ showing clean sweep for AAP in Punjab

Not only the Delhi Chief Minister re-tweeted a parody account, he most probably propagated fake news.

Janta ka Reporter’s latest hit-job is on Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Was Manohar Parrikar sleeping during the Republic day parade as claimed by the AAP supporting blog?

This guy found too many ‘Hindu signs’ in Republic Day parade, gets panned

While people saw cultural diversity in various state floats, one journalist saw too much of Hinduism.

Resettlement of Kashmiri Hindus – The inside story and the way forward

The efforts and ideas behind resettling Kashmiri Hindus are not rooted in realities of today.

CIA document claims Sweden stopped Bofors inquiry to save Rajiv Gandhi and their own politicians

Recently declassified CIA documents have again awaken the Bofors scam's ghost which has long haunted the Congress party.

Subramanian Swamy has a point, Arnab Goswami’s ‘Republic’ could be in trouble

The term ‘Republic’ is among names not allowed by the government to be used for commercial purposes.

PM Modi speaks to President Trump, this is how people on Twitter reacted

Modi spoke to Trump last night and this is what you need to know, for some fun.

Activist demands FIR against Shahrukh Khan for his promotional train ride

The ride undertaken to promote the movie 'Raees' had resulted in widespread chaos and a death.

This Uttar Pradesh election is BJP’s to lose

BJP will have only itself to blame if it fails to win Uttar Pradesh.

Pakistan’s ISI taking ‘revenge’ for demonetisation that hit fake currency business?

New details emerge in the investigation into the recent train accidents linking it to fake currency operations.

Goa Assembly Elections: The Final Analysis

Although a small state, Goa is crucial fight that will test BJP's ability to counter anti-incumbency factors.

After aligning with SP, Congress leaders should delete these tweets

These tweets might prove to be embarrassing, now that both the parties are together.