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Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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Meet the advisors who helped make the BJP a social media powerhouse of data and propaganda
An excerpt from ‘The Real Face of Facebook in India’, which examines, among other things, whether social media platforms actively helped the BJP.
Cyril Sam & Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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There is no dearth of laws to tackle the problem of black money. But will India ever enforce them?
An excerpt from a new book on illicit financial flows.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta & Shinzani Jain
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With tweak in SEZ rules, Adani group firm gets Rs 500-crore bonus
A provision was inserted to allow refunds to be claimed.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Advait Rao Palepu, Shinzani Jain, Abir Dasgupta & Economic & Political Weekly
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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One question finance ministry needs to answer on Rs 1,000-crore tax evasion charge against Adani
Why does the government seem reticent about filing a review petition in the Supreme Court that could protect its revenue interests?
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Shinzani Jain & Advait Rao Palepu
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How many committees does it take to consider a Reliance request?
According to the Comptroller and Auditor General, the government’s decision to allow Reliance to offer voice services on its 4G spectrum caused a major loss to the exchequer.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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Why it’s crucial for apex court to listen to Prashant Bhushan’s petition on Reliance Jio
A tiny company trumping giants, an overwritten bank guarantee – the auction of 4G spectrum was curious from the very beginning.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why overnight prison detention may not be the end of troubles for Unitech directors
Reports of the Comptroller & Auditor General indict the company and the UPA government in the 2G spectrum scam.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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Why the CBI raid on the Delhi secretariat could backfire on the Central government
Action against state chief minister's principal secretary will unite the country's fragmented political opposition and make Arvind Kejriwal a hero.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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Economic policy: Why the Bihar defeat will force the BJP to become more like the Congress
The party will have to go slow on its corporate-friendly programmes and emphasise its welfare schemes.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Why you shouldn’t expect mobile companies to pay for call drops anytime soon
The telecom regulator’s rules to penalise mobile telephone operators for call drops might appease Modi. But they won’t bring about real change.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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Lessons from Amaravati: How not to build a smart city
Activists charge flouting of environmental and land laws 'for real estate projects promoted by the ruling political party' in building the new capital of Andhra.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
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The story of Mukesh Ambani's loss-making private firm that just got public banks to restructure its loans
Loss-making Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure has been the beneficiary of favourable decisions by the government and banks.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship