Truth vs Hype

Just over 90 days ago, a new BJP government took charge in Uttar Pradesh. The new chief minister promised that law and order will be his priority. And yet, Saharanapur, in west Uttar Pradesh has been rocked with sectarian violence for over a month - Hindus, Muslims, Dalits, upper castes - a cycle of action and reaction that refuses to die down. This week, we travel to the ground to examine why Saharanpur continues to burn. Are the same political dynamics unleashed by the BJP's stunning mandate, now coming back to haunt the Yogi sarkar?

As demonetisation completes six months, the government claims it as one of its most radical achievements. The goalposts of this policy move, however, have been shifting from eliminating black money to widening tax base; from weeding out fake currency to moving closer to a cashless economy. We will take a hard look at the economics: did the big shock to the economy reap the promised benefits?

As demonetisation completes six months, the government claims it as one of its most radical achievements. The goalposts of this policy move, however, have been shifting from eliminating black money to widening tax base; from weeding out fake currency to moving closer to a cashless economy. We will take a hard look at the economics: did the big shock to the economy reap the promised benefits?

Donald Trump has just about completed 100 chaotic days in the White House, but his Presidency already seems on edge, the latest crisis triggered by his sacking of the FBI Director. But in the face of falling approval ratings, and widespread criticism, does Trump's core base still stand by him? To find out Truth vs Hype travels to a crucial swing state to revisit a group of Trump's supporters we had met in November 2016, to ask them if they are still dazzled by President Trump or are they experiencing buyers' remorse?

Donald Trump has just about completed 100 chaotic days in the White House, but his Presidency already seems on edge, the latest crisis triggered by his sacking of the FBI Director. But in the face of falling approval ratings, and widespread criticism, does Trump's core base still stand by him? To find out Truth vs Hype travels to a crucial swing state to revisit a group of Trump's supporters we had met in November 2016, to ask them if they are still dazzled by President Trump or are they experiencing buyers' remorse?

One of the biggest expectations of the Modi government is creating jobs. By 2020, India's working age population is expected to hit a peak, making it the youngest country in the world. But as unemployment figures remain high, there are worries if India's demographics advantage can turn into a nightmare. This week, on Truth vs Hype, we examine if the claims made by the Modi government on creating jobs are truth or hype.

One of the biggest expectations of the Modi government is creating jobs. By 2020, India's working age population is expected to hit a peak, making it the youngest country in the world. But as unemployment figures remain high, there are worries if India's demographics advantage can turn into a nightmare. This week, on Truth vs Hype, we examine if the claims made by the Modi government on creating jobs are truth or hype.

From UP to Jharkhand, a new-found religious aggression is taking wind across India. Some of it is by fringe, extremist Hindutva groups but worryingly - some of it is driven by mainstream members of the BJP. On Truth vs Hype, we uncover the rising impunity of these forces.

From UP to Jharkhand, a new-found religious aggression is taking wind across India. Some of it is by fringe, extremist Hindutva groups but worryingly - some of it is driven by mainstream members of the BJP. On Truth vs Hype, we uncover the rising impunity of these forces.

As Kashmir slips deeper into crisis we travel to the troubled valley for an on-ground report - has Kashmir lost faith in democracy? Who is in charge of the state? What role is social media playing in stoking tensions? And is it still possible to pull the Valley back from the brink?