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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Topic: CutTheClutter

Busting Covid myths on plasma therapy and remdesivir, and what India’s falling numbers mean

In episode 602 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses India's declining Covid numbers, and explains the science behind remdesivir and plasma therapy.

Hindutva, China, Covid & agriculture — Breaking down Mohan Bhagwat’s Dussehra speech

In episode 601 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the significance of Bhagwat’s speech and gives political pointers from the powerful organisation.

Understanding Thailand’s history of military-monarchy nexus, coups & democratic process

In episode 600 of ThePrint's 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta discusses why youngsters in Thailand are protesting against the monarchy and the military.

Maharashtra govt vs CBI — the law and politics behind clash & why it is not about TRPs

In episode 599 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind Maharashtra govt withdrawing 'general consent' from the CBI to probe cases in the state.

Pakistan’s civilised ‘civil war’ as Sindh Police takes on the Army

In episode 598 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the latest crisis in Pakistan after the entire police brass in Sindh region registered an unprecedented protest against the Army.

As India bends the Covid curve for now, reading between PM Modi’s lines in festival season

In episode 597 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analysed PM Modi's latest address and noted how Indians should not get complacent in face of declining Covid numbers.

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.

Controversy around New York Times’ reporter Rukmini Callimachi & her podcast on Islamic State

In episode 593 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the recent New York Times controversy surrounding its Middle East correspondent Rukmini Callimachi.

IMF report on Bangladesh surpassing India’s per capita GDP reveals economy’s ‘Achilles’ heel’

In episode 592 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how India lost a 40% per capita income lead to Bangladesh in the past 5 years.

India has bent the Covid graph but one large state is surprisingly the worst-performer

In episode 591 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta parses data to talk about India's declining Covid numbers and why Maharashtra continues to be the worst-performing state.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.