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  • #9666
    September 2 · 39 min

    CutTheClutter: Fight over India’s growth numbers, data & new methodology, CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran joins in

    #cuttheclutter The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the GDP data this week, which said that India’s economy grew 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY 2026-27. The growth numbers has sparked a big fight, with critics and opposition claiming that the estimates are inflated. In this special edition of #CutTheClutter, Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran joins Shekhar Gupta and debunks the ‘fudged data’ claim. CEA also explains the new way of calculation, and reiterates that numbers are not being used in any way to inflate the growth estimates. He also says that the growth numbers for first quarter reflect the true underlying vigour of Indian economic activity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Bidisha Bhattacharya report: https://theprint.in/economy/why-is-modi-telling-us-to-save-when-economys-robust-gdp-growth-story-hides-cautious-household-subplot/3032106/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Duvvuri Subbarao article: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fandd/issues/2026/09/can-india-sustain-its-rise-duvvuri-subbarao --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Business Standard article: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/beating-the-odds-126083101459_1.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook @ASUSIndia.official Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store

  • #9665
    September 2 · 9 min

    PoliticallyCorrect: People in Tamil Nadu voted for Vijay out of fatigue with Dravidian majors. Is Vijay any different?

    Tamil Nadu CM has much to prove as the reel-life hero has shown little originality as a real-life politician and administrator, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #politicallycorrect ----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/vijay-for-pm-far-cry-he-looks-lost-even-as-tamil-nadu-cm/3029921/

  • #9664
    September 1 · 23 min

    CutTheClutter: Xi's power play ahead of meeting with Trump, & PM Modi's message to Putin on sidelines of SCO summit

    #cuttheclutter Two summits, SCO in Bishkek & G20 in North Carolina offer a glimpse into the global power play which is underway amid two conflicts. Through SCO and his Egypt visit, Xi is positioning China, ahead of his meeting with Trump later this month. On the other hand, US has irked its allies and partners by bringing Russia (its foreign minister) back to a meeting of G20 nations. #CutTheClutter Episode 1892 draws highlights from these two significant meetings, and what it says about geopolitics. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains PM Modi’s message to Russia during his meeting with Putin on the sidelines of SCO summit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook @ASUSIndia.official Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-stor

  • #9661
    August 31 · 27 min

    CutTheClutter: A river, a disaster, & hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels: Understanding Nepal’s tragedy

    #cuttheclutter Nepal’s devastating floods have triggered a massive search-and-rescue operation. In this episode, we focus on the area where the largest destruction has taken place, the hydroelectric tunnels along the Trishuli River system, where hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped. Our reporter Akanksha Mishra, reporting from Kathmandu, also talks about the search for missing people, the status of Indian pilgrims & workers, the challenges faced by rescue teams & and the risks of building critical infrastructure in one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive regions. Watch episode 1891 of #CutTheClutter with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Soumya Pillai story: https://theprint.in/feature/nepal-rasuwa-floods-disaster-prone-district/3029810/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Akanksha Mishra stories: https://theprint.in/environment/88-indian-workers-rescued-by-nepal-army-11-member-indian-team-arrives-to-help/3028504/ https://theprint.in/feature/rescued-mothers-asking-about-their-children-nepal-red-cross-chief/3028918/?amp https://theprint.in/feature/nepal-army-says-only-bodies-are-coming-out-of-tunnels-those-rescued-were-from-outside/3029578/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook @ASUSIndia.official Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store

  • #9658
    August 29 · 11 min

    NationalInterest: Pakistan’s most embarrassing secret is internationalised. Cricketing world is looking out for Imran

    Former England captain and commentator Michael Atherton will now be remembered as the one who internationalised the fate of Imran Khan. While the Pakistani Establishment has spent 75 years trying to internationalise Kashmir, this is one they wanted to become a cross-border talking point least of all. Pakistan’s most embarrassing secret is internationalised. Now cricketing world is looking out for Imran. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistan-imran-khan-cricket-asim-munir/3027879/----more----Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d

  • #9657
    August 28 · 18 min

    CutTheClutter: China's barrier lake warning & fears of second flood:Special Edition with ThePrint reporter in Nepal

    Death toll from August 26th flash floods in Nepal has climbed to over 547. Heavy rain & fears of a second flood have complicated the rescue operations. #CutTheClutter Episode 1890 looks at how a barrier lake formed at the Nepal-Tibet border after the Wednesday's landslide, has raised fears of a possible second flood in Nepal. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is joined by Senior Correspondent Akanksha Mishra, who is reporting from Nepal's Bidur.

  • #9654
    August 28 · 5 min

    ThePrintPod: Should judges publicly declare their assets? The transparency debate over Justice Yashwant Varma.

    The Justice Yashwant Varma case has renewed calls for greater transparency in the judiciary, including demands for mandatory public disclosure of judges' assets. However, does knowing a judge’s wealth upon entering office actually reveal anything about their integrity? The video explores alternatives such as monitoring financial flows, identifying conflicts of interest and creating independent oversight mechanisms while protecting judicial independence and privacy.

  • #9651
    August 27 · 20 min

    CutTheClutter: A step forward in India-China talks ahead of Xi's visit on the boundary issue & trans-border rivers

    India & China released an ‘eight point consensus’ on Wednesday (26 August), a day after India’s NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing. Both countries agreed to “advance discussions on an early and substantial harvest of boundary limitation”. India & China also agreed to hold the next meeting of Expert-Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers in September and maintain communication on issues including hydrological data sharing, and renewal of the relevant MoUs. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a step forward in India-China ties, what's new in the 8-point consensus, and how it is significant. #CutTheClutter Ep 1889

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