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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Mission Jai Hind, and why some of its key points are a bad idea for India

In episode 478 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the seven-point agenda liberal economists have put together as a roadmap to recover from the Covid crisis.

What studies say about touching contaminated surfaces, and ThePrint’s ‘Corona Warriors’

In episode 477 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the change in CDC's stance on how the infection spreads from surfaces, and what new research has thrown up in this regard.

Modi govt’s conditional offer to states on borrowing and the controversy around it

In episode 476 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the criticism around Modi govt's latest fiscal stimulus and whether it's part of the 'Modi Derangement Syndrome'.

Reason behind Nepal’s recent hostility, and India’s longstanding LAC dispute with China

In episode 475 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Nepal is criticising India on Covid-19 and Lipulekh Pass, and how China figures in this equation.

Moderna’s clinical trial raises Covid vaccine hope, and a look at other potential vaccines

In episode 474 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the potential Covid-19 vaccines being developed across the world.

Study that scared world into lockdown may be flawed & why Telangana needs to test more

In episode 473 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the recent controversy around an Imperial College London study, ICMR's revised testing guidelines & Telangana's testing numbers.

How different political systems have handled Covid-19, and India’s response under Modi

In episode 472 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses Covid-19 crisis in different political systems, and the successes and failures of India.

Why Indian farmers have stayed poor & how Modi govt’s latest initiatives can change that

In episode 471 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement amending the Essential Commodities Act and the One Nation One Market policy.

Low death rate but one of world’s highest Covid infection rates — curious case of Russia

In episode 470 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the surprisingly low death toll in Russia despite the country registering the highest number of cases after US.

What post-Covid China might look like and NYT columnist Thomas Friedman’s take on it

In episode 468 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why China may emerge stronger from this pandemic and how US President Donald Trump is not helping matters.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

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.