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The opposition rallies and what they mean for Pakistan, and the big errors made by Imran Khan

In episode 596 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the state of Pakistan's opposition, Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions and what it all could mean for the country.

Chances of an inter-caste marriage go up if groom’s mother is educated: Study

The rate of inter-caste marriages in India, as recently as 2011, was merely 5.82% and there has been no upward trend over the past four decades.

More Indian journalists prefer to tweet than go on the field to report — it suits the govt

A reporter can write only on the area of their expertise, but a hashtagger will deliver on anything from Bastar to US elections — with equal aplomb.

Bring back the family doctor. India has too many specialists

Every town and city in India has a multi-speciality clinic or hospital. But where are our family physicians who can tell us ‘go to the doctor’?

Intel is smart to sell memory business, abandoning a market dominated by Samsung

Intel has never been a big player in flash memory which are used in storage devices inside computer hard drives and consumer electronics.

Siddhartha Shankar Ray was crisis manager from Bengal to Punjab, not just Emergency advisor

Siddhartha Shankar Ray was pulled into tasks involving the two Bengals — administering West Bengal, and a diplomatic outreach to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Work from home era sees surge in digital nomad jobs

While previously the ranks of digital nomads were dominated by entrepreneurial independent workers, the majority of this year’s nomads are in traditional jobs.

Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu’s life & how he fought terrorism in Punjab’s bloodiest years

In episode of 595 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delved into Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu's life and the militancy rampant in Punjab in early '90s.

Farmers and labourers over a privileged few – India is finally going the right way

Modi govt’s reforms will have far-reaching implications by expanding individual rights, which were only enjoyed by privileged few so far.

Do you think your kids text better than they can write? You need to worry

Some schools in Scandinavia are no longer teaching children to write by hand.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.