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Debunking the article in Economic Times that tried to save Rahul Gandhi

The Economic Times stands totally discredited post UP elections

Chhattisgarh: Leftists take revenge for progress, snatch 12 innocent lives

The incident shows how much 'development' has become a hated word for the left-wing terrorists.

BBC shares old report about ‘EVM hacking’ a day after BJP sweeps elections

Not only the news article was sensationalist, it was an old one written in 2010 but shared as if new.

Myths which Modi and Shah duo shattered during the UP election

The election is over now. The craziness will halt at least for some time. It is a good time for political analysts to take a break and then retrospect.

How media and journalists got the UP elections all wrong

2014 redux. How the media and experts got it wrong all over again.

Dear Adarsh Liberals, look, First Past The Post system is not that bad after all

Vote share data from the recently concluded assembly elections can bring some 'cheers' to Adarsh Liberals.

Uttar Pradesh: Lessons for liberals who jumped down the rabbit hole

There are lessons for all the losers here : the SP, the BSP, the Congress, the newsa traders and venerable pollsters like CSDS.

Did polarization of Hindu votes take place in Uttar Pradesh?

Many people are taking about ‘polarization’, but if it happened, what caused it?

Goa Election Results: The low-down and what can be expected

Goa is going to see some very interesting few days

Reactions: Mayawati cries EVM tampering as BJP even won in Muslim majority areas

Mayawati made these allegations in a press conference she addressed

Social Media reacts to BJP’s mamoth surge, AAP’s demise and more

We bring you the reactions which are making an impact in the digital space

How to interpret the Election results like an enlightened genius

Here we help you to become a political genius

Three key takeaways before UP election results and one major factor being overlooked by all

This is the most interesting day in the election season. Two days after elections and one day before results.

SC issues warrant against controversial HC judge who had alleged corruption in the Judiciary

The warrant was issued as the Judge had failed to appear in a contempt case filed against him for his allegations

The rise and rise of ISIS in India

After the recent Bhopal-Ujjain train blast we try to gauge the rising instances of ISIS influence in India

Leftists and media unite to harass Kashmiri Pandit filmmaker and his daughter

The fake screenshot was taken from a prominent Facebook troll page to humiliate filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.

Bihar’s liquor war: Prisoners of prohibition and the conspiracy of silence

Thousands of people have been arrested in Bihar due to the draconian laws, but it has generated little debate.

The Hindu twists statement of father who refused to take body of his terrorist son

Twisted headline by the newspaper suggested that the father didn’t believe the police and charges against his son.

Samajwadi Party spokesperson drags a Twitter user’s kids during political debate

Columnist Shefali Vaidya and the SP spokesperson were debating a issue on Twitter when the spokesperson made the objectionable remarks.

Modi Government takes strong action against media for airing fake ‘sahayak’ videos

Media will finally face the wrath of the government.

Boys threaten to abduct and convert a Hindu girl in UP, get arrested

One of the accused was the girl's classmate and the other was his friend.

Pakistan has started a war, and it is winning it. But you can fight back

Pakistan has activated the fifth column in India, and its strategy is working. Read how you can spot it.

A soldier asks : Viral videos of army men – who benefits?

The media is playing a dangerous game, and the citizens should know it.

Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu lawmaker in US, blasts CNN for negative portrayal of Hinduism

CNN has been accused of disgusting portrayal of Hindus through its new series ‘Believer’.

DU professor with Maoist links convicted for waging war against India

Professor G N Saibaba was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Gadchiroli court

The seven percent syndrome – understanding the latest GDP numbers

The critics are claiming that the GDP growth rate numbers itself is wrong, but are they? Let's take a look at some factors.

UP Elections – an analysis of mainstream commentary around political parties

Around 75 articles, mostly op-eds, published recently by the mainstream media were analysed for keywords.

Case against journalist for carrying out sting operation leading to Jawan’s death

An NGO has filed a complaint against the journalist, who recorded statements of the Army jawan without his consent.

The world through Rajdeep Sardesai’s eyes

Rajdeep Sardesai ka jhootha chashma

Times of India invents Maharashtra CM’s son and even gets him married

Devendra Fadnavis has one daughter who is school going

Akhilesh asks journalists to support him, promises rewards in return

This isn't the only instance where the Yadav family has promised to help out the journalists

How Rajdeep Sardesai and biased media spread lies about BHU VC at Modi’s rally

The mainstream media propagandists proceeded to delete their reports once the lie was caught.

Indian man in Dubai faces jail for insulting Prophet, fellow Indian had complained

The 31-year-old man could face up to 7 years in jail followed with deportation from the country.

People react as Kejriwal now promises to transform Delhi into London in one year

Kejriwal said the promise would be fulfilled if AAP was voted into power in the MCD

Forget ‘Advantage BJP’ articles, let’s see what media was doing all the while in Uttar Pradesh

Just two videos from a couple of weeks back show how media had been blatantly partisan.

When Javed Akhtar insulted our wrestlers, I was reminded of this story

The language you use, the tone you employ, says a lot about you rather than those whom you are talking about.

Book reveals that Army was spooked by Barkha Dutt’s reporting in Kargil

Barkha Dutt has fiercely defended her reporting during the Kargil war, but a book suggests that army was concerned.

Who am I? I am a Leftist!

I will revere you only if you align to my ideology, else you will be dismissed as a troll, misogynist or racist.

New revelations raise further questions about role of media in Army man’s death

The media broke the Army Jawans's trust and trapped him into saying things he didn't want to say

U-turn alert: Right Wingers are praising Arvind Kejriwal, read why

Arvind Kejriwal has found new fans, though for an unusual reason.

Army Jawan found dead after his identity got leaked post media interactions

A website named The Quint had carried out a sting operation and filed a report, both of which are now deleted.

Rohingya Muslims in India – from refugees to a security threat

Rohingyas Muslims allowed to stay India on humanitarian grounds might be becoming a serious security threat for the nation

BMC elections: a micro-level analysis

A detailed look at the local elections

Breaking the neo-caste barrier of speech and opinions

For long, a particular group has controlled the narrative and monopolised the speech. They face challenge now.