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Why Lucknow, Jaipur don’t see communal riots but Delhi and Ahmedabad do

If you live in segregated neighbourhoods, it is easy to demonise the 'other’ — which often happens to Muslims in India.

China’s love for wildlife meat to its authoritarianism — how coronavirus got out of hand

In Episode 413 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains China's obsession with exotic meats and how its authoritarian system led COVID-19 grow into a pandemic.

Online is the future of education and thanks to coronavirus it’s already here

From the serious — twilight of the handshake — to the trivial — the end of locker-room access after sporting events — life is expected to be different after the virus burns itself out.

Jyotiraditya Scindia calling out Congress when it is down and out is just bad sportsmanship

If the BJP accepts that Scindia adds value to the Modi-Shah cabinet, it would be an adverse remark on the ministers, many of whom have been around over 30 years.

Haksar’s advice to Indira Gandhi can help Sonia steer Congress in the right direction

Aspirational India is not looking for a wishy-washy, half-time leader. The Congress needs professional, committed and worthy politicians, not part-time dynasts.

US financial markets need to shut down temporarily like they did after 9/11

It’s better to shut down most of the physical economy for 3 weeks rather than shut down a moderate amount of physical economy for 3 months.

These are the two laws Modi govt has invoked to tackle coronavirus. But it’s not enough

The Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 are innovative, but they still fall short of comprehensibly dealing with outbreaks.

I have worked from home for 20 years and this is how I mastered the art

At home, there’s the fridge, the TV, family members, a pet, chores and so on. To get the work done, you’re going to have put all those things out of mind.

In Yes Bank crisis, you can’t miss the ugly realities of India’s private sector lenders

Private sector banks were once considered to be more accountable with stringent regulatory practices in place. Yes Bank crisis has undermined these assumptions.

Why Indian Army must not resist Modi govt’s contractor model for base workshops

Indian Army follows the traditional ‘womb to tomb’ life cycle support management for its costly equipment. But it’s time for GOCO model.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.