Topic: CutTheClutter
How Assam-Mizoram border dispute is rooted in Northeast’s complicated history
In episode 798 of 'CutTheClutter', Shekhar Gupta unpacks the border story between Assam and Mizoram and takes a wider look at the complex history of the Northeast.
Key takeaways from US intel report that said China is top threat and it will harass India
Shekhar Gupta, in episode 724 of 'Cut the Clutter', unpacks an annual threat assessment released by the US intelligence community Tuesday.
How attack on Iran’s nuclear facility makes revival of nuclear deal difficult for US
In Episode 723 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains what might have led to the explosion and how it can further complicate the US-Iran nuclear peace plan.
The science behind the Sputnik V vaccine & decoding India’s disastrous second wave
Shekhar Gupta explains how the Russian Sputnik V works and sheds some light on India’s Covid ‘disaster’.
Why Russia is no longer a strategic ally for India in new bipolar world led by US and China
In episode 720 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Russian FM’s visit to India underlines radical shift in strategic balance for New Delhi.
Why India sees a return of Covid-19 surge and faces a vaccine crisis
In episode 719 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta analyses why India’s Covid cases and number of deaths are the highest in the world now and the why vaccination rate is so poor.
The crisis in the Hashemite royal family, Jordan’s history & why it matters
In episode 718 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains Jordan's origins, geography and geo-politics, why it is facing a succession crisis & why it is important to the world.
How naxalism and the extremist communist movement grew and infested Chhattisgarh
In episode 717 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta talks about how Maoist\naxal groups gained power since independence and the recent ambush of security personnel in Chhattisgarh.
Is India a colony of China? The answer from trade data is rude
In episode 716 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, Shekhar Gupta explains why India's trade relationship with China is disadvantageous and colonial.
Why India’s poor WEF’s Global Gender Gap ranking isn’t part of a foreign conspiracy
In episode 715 of 'Cut the Clutter', Shekhar Gupta highlights key findings from WEF's Global Gender Gap Report and tells us why there's no global conspiracy against India.
If Afghanistan descends into chaos, Pakistan will feel the security heat: Maleeha Lodhi
Pakistani officials worry that fighting will force more Afghans to flee with estimates of new refugees ranging from 500,000 to 700,000.
Hope of continued Covid stimulus, economic recovery pushes Sensex, Nifty to record highs
The run-up in stocks comes ahead of the RBI's monetary policy Friday, where interest rates are expected to be left at an all-time low even as inflation rises.
Defence
Scrap L1 concept for procurement, need revolution in bureaucratic affairs, Army chief says
At a seminar by the United Services Institution, Army chief Gen. M.M. Naravane speaks out against procedural lacunae in defence procurement, emphasises need for more agile processes.
Why Mizoram vs Assam is a BJP project to ‘integrate’ northeast gone wrong
Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to ‘integrate’ distinct northeastern states. This has unleashed latent regionalism.