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Monday, October 6, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Indian agriculture — 6 tough realities, 5 dangerous myths and some solutions

In episode 640 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta notes that state intervention in farming is inevitable, and the sector’s impact on politics is four times its GDP size.

As Modi revives UPA’s GoMs, Amit Shah has become what Pranab Mukherjee was — the ‘GoM dada’

In episode 638 of CutTheClutter, ThePrint’s Shekhar Gupta looks at how Modi govt is revitalising the UPA's Group of Ministers idea, and what this tells you about NDA governance.

BJP’s feverish Bengal push and what it means for 2024, and all about new magic number 119

In episode 637 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at election data to highlight how BJP is using state polls to prepare for 2024 general elections.

US President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees and what they mean for India

In episode 636 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the proposed Biden administration and explains how they may shape US-India ties.

A look at India’s declining Covid data, and some positive news about the pandemic

In episode 635 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta parses data to track India's Covid numbers from early June to present.

How Bihar recorded growth but Punjab lagged behind and why farm reforms are important

In episode 634 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta compares Bihar's growth after agricultural reforms in 2006 to Punjab's growth rate that has been declining.

Farmers’ protests, issues with MSP & APMC Act, and crop diversification

In episode 633 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the need for agricultural reforms, and the intricacies of Minimum Support Price & the APMC Act.

How Joe Biden’s election has jolted the world led by nationalist ‘alpha male’ leaders

In episode 632 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta decodes what Biden’s term would mean for nationalist leaders like Brazil’s Bolsonaro, Turkey’s Erdogan and India's Modi.

Why Trudeau’s support to farmer protest is part of a political strategy and is hypocritical

In episode 631 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's comments on farmer protests and explains why it is hypocritical.

Australia and China’s deepening dispute, & how they are caught in a ‘Thucydides trap’

In episode 630 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the recent diplomatic conflict between Australia and China, and explains the concept of 'Thucydides trap'.

On Camera

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.