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Hafta letters: Countering hate, teacher-student relationships, space exploration

Hello NL, 

Newslaundry · Sep 9, 2023

TV Newsance 225: Pakistan obsession of Godi media, Gambhir’s temper, Modi’s Bharat masterstroke

This week, Abhinandan takes stock of the Indian TV news’ obsession with Pakistan. No matter the issue at hand, our TV news anchors are chronically racing to tell us what’s worse in our neighbouring country.

Newslaundry · Sep 9, 2023

Hafta letters: Chandrayaan-3, scientific temper and cost-benefit analysis

This email is intentionally left blank, as it looks like you need to achieve something great (I have no clue) to ask questions.

Newslaundry · Sep 2, 2023

TV Newsance 218: BeerBiceps and Godi Media’s similar treatment of Modi govt

This week, Abhinandan brings you the worst of the worst of TV news, but with a tinge of nostalgia and juxtaposition. 

Newslaundry · Jul 15, 2023

Hafta letters: Influencer collaborations, religion and MP urination case

Hi team! I loved the Hafta episode on right-wing influencers. I have noticed a lot of similar ones popping up on YouTube. They seem to have a similar formula where they peddle conspiracy theories first – the ‘Vedic sages flew spaceships’ type. They slowly start to hate mongering and get…

Newslaundry · Jul 15, 2023

Hafta letters: Sex and gender, hacking, the Mahabharata, land ownership

Regarding Sekhri's response to my letter, I had already qualified my response by saying that I am not asking you to go educate yourself. I was not even getting into whether I agree or disagree with you. The suggestion was that you do not forcefully shut down someone who knows…

Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2023

Hafta letters: CoWIN data leak, swearing on Hafta, Uttarakhand discussion

Request Abhinandan/Manisha to read this letter. I don't think I’m alone in this feeling but I like Abhinandan swearing on the podcast, it conveys a deep emotion of feeling fucked. It might be crude, but "fuck" is a feeling that at least begins to address the bizarre unfolding of events…

Newslaundry · Jun 24, 2023

Hafta letters: Pronunciations, gender, swearing, app feedback

Hello. Could you please restore the RSS link so that we can access this podcast in a generic podcast player like Overcast or Apple podcasts. I used to be able to do so until a recent update to your app. Thank you.

Newslaundry · Jun 10, 2023

Mukhtar Ansari booked for 'Mukhtar' in one, 'Mokhtar' in another ID

LUCKNOW: A case of cheating and dishonesty has been registered against jailed ganglord Mukhtar Ansari after it was found that personal documents recovered from his barrack during a raid on Friday had different date of birth and spellings of his name.

The Times of India · May 21, 2023

Hafta letters: Encounter killings, Dalai Lama, a friend through NL

Does the Indian police have a department such as internal affairs in the US? I’ve seen Hollywood movies where IA officers investigate crimes committed by police, whether it’s torture, financial irregularities, custodial deaths, encounter killings, etc.

Newslaundry · Apr 29, 2023