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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Why Hyderabad’s municipal polls are key to decoding BJP’s approach to politics

In episode 627 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about BJP's political tactics and Amit Shah's 'P-2-P approach'.

What UP govt’s new anti-conversion law says, and origin of ‘love jihad’

In episode 626 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the 'love jihad' law in UP and how it compares to other anti-conversion laws in other states.

The implications of Netanyahu, Pompeo and Mohammad bin Salman’s ‘secret meeting’

In episode 624 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talked about how the 'secret meeting' could significantly alter Israel's relations with several countries.

China’s 14-point ‘charge sheet’ against Australia, Five Eyes Alliance, & how Xi blew it

In episode 623 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains China's row with Australia, the 'Five Eyes' alliance and an opportunity Xi Jinping blew.

Obama’s book raises one of the central issues for Congress — Rahul Gandhi

In episode 621 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the Congress party under Rahul Gandhi and why he has not been very successful.

What vaccine efficacy means, & understanding the good news on Moderna, Pfizer, Sputnik V

In episode 620 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science and significance of the claims on Moderna, Pfizer and Sputnik V vaccines.

How Macron’s French secularism is at odds with ‘Anglo-American’ liberalism

In episode 619 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent controversy surrounding France's alleged 'radical secularism' and Macron's sharp reaction to this criticism.

How drones helped Azerbaijan defeat Armenia, and the implications for future modern warfare

In episode 618 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta highlights military lessons from Armenia-Azerbaijan war, and their significance for India.

Why India, China want to disengage at LAC, & how standoff has changed the strategic picture

In episode 617 of ‘Cut The Clutter’, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the bargaining chips India has in the negotiations with China.   

What the Owaisi phenomenon says about Indian Muslims & future of ‘secular’ parties

In episode 616 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, ThePrint’s editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta elaborates on the ‘paranoia’ among ‘secular parties’ over the rise of the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM in Bihar.

On Camera

‘I Love Muhammad’ is cheap politicisation of Prophet’s name. Don’t drag it to the streets

Muslims would do better to think about whether the public performance of religion strengthens or weakens secularism—the idea in which they have the highest stake.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

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.