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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Why Central Vista project stirred a debate before SC nod, and necessity of urban renewal

In episode 655 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explained what the Central Vista Redevelopment Project is, and the issues, questions and challenges surrounding it.

This tiny Middle East country is a ‘big powerhouse’ & could pave way for better US-Iran ties

In episode 654 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the implications of Saudi Arabia and its allies lifting their embargo on Qatar.

With more ex-allies than current ones, how BJP has transformed India’s national politics

In episode 650 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses how the BJP's use-&-discard strategy for its allies is transforming national politics.

China is unveiling Xi-nomics, its new brand of capitalism, and how Jack Ma is cut to size

In episode 649 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta discussed the cancellation of Jack Ma's Ant Group IPO and the deification of Chinese president Xi Jinping.

Why Indian agriculture needs reforms but cannot be forced upon farmers

In episode 648 of #Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the PM's approach towards farmers and the opposition parties, while listing out the benefits of agriculture reforms.

How India self-inflicted Vodafone & Cairn humiliation over ‘bad idea’ of retrospective tax

In episode 647 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta says India must stop digging the hole and rethink its decision to appeal the rulings against retrospective tax.

How deaths of Karima Baloch and Sajid Hussain indicate resurgence of Cold War dirty tricks

In episode 646 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how the recent deaths of Baloch activists indicate a web of conspiracy and espionage.

Nepal’s latest crisis and its unstable political history with 49 PMs in 58 years

In episode 645 of #CutTheCutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind the constitutional crisis in Nepal and gives an insight into the country's complex electoral system.

Mutation N501Y — threats, myths and reality of UK’s new coronavirus strain

In episode 644 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talked about the latest scientific developments surrounding the new Covid-19 strain spreading in the UK.

49 years later, lessons that remain to be learnt from 1971 India-Pakistan War

In episode 641 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta unpacks the volatile 1960s that led to the short but bloody war in 1971.

On Camera

Severe Hyderabad internet outages make it an IT hub without the IT part

Many offices in Telangana have asked their employees to work from home because of heavy rainfall, but it has become impossible due to the internet outages.

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. 

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.