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Friday, August 29, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Curious case of Taiwan and how it challenges the ‘One China’ policy

In episode 590 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Taiwan's complex relationship with China and the history behind it.

Science behind medicine and chemistry Nobels, and hepatitis C & its treatment in India

In episode 587 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the science behind the discovery of hepatitis C virus that won Nobel for Medicine, and CRISPR scissors that got Chemistry Nobel.

The 2 ‘blows for science’ behind the antibody cocktail that was administered to Donald Trump

In episode 587 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains what Regeneron’s antibody cocktail therapy is, how it works, and the challenges it poses.

Imran Khan claims Pakistan handled Covid better than India, but data says it’s complicated

In episode 585 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looked at smart data to analyse Pakistan's Covid situation and compared it to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India.

How UP is political kingmaker but caste is king, and why Hathras case matters

In episode 584 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the political history of UP and explains its importance, as well as the impact the Hathras case will have on BJP votes.

New Covid startegy needed after studies reveal startling facts about super-spreaders

In episode 582 #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses new research on Covid that conclude that most infection spread is by super-spreader individuals and events.

Why Babri Masjid judgment and Hathras gang rape case are examples of inadequate justice

In episode 581 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how CBI was responsible for the Babri verdict and why everyone was complicit in the Hathras case.

Why radical Sunnis have taken to the streets against Shias in Pakistan

In episode 579 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the historical discord between Shias and Sunnis, and why the timing of the latest Sunni protests in Pakistan is odd.

Why Akali Dal leaving NDA marks a big fundamental shift in Indian politics

In episode 578 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind SAD's exit from NDA & why BJP chose to let it go, and pays tribute to Jaswant Singh — 'the last conservative'.

How China’s project to de-Islamicise its Uyghur Muslims began and continues

In episode 577 of 'Cut the Clutter', ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the Uyghur issue and a new report that maps China's 'cultural erasure' of the region.

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.