Truth vs Hype

VK Sasikala's nominee Chief Minister E Palaniswami may have won the trust vote but has he lost the trust of the people? In a special live edition of Truth vs Hype, the actor Kamal Haasan, singer TM Krishna and a host of leading voices debate whether Tamil Nadu is on the brink of a public uprising.

As VK Sasikala escalates a bid to become Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, public unease against her possible ascension is rising - in part fuelled by her business interests and that of her family. New findings by NDTV show further proof of worrisome financial dealings, specifically how a web of shell companies links Ms Sasikala to a controversial mining baron.

As VK Sasikala escalates a bid to become Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, public unease against her possible ascension is rising - in part fuelled by her business interests and that of her family. New findings by NDTV show further proof of worrisome financial dealings, specifically how a web of shell companies links Ms Sasikala to a controversial mining baron.

Even before the BJP released its final list of candidates this week, it had taken its campaign for elections in Uttar Pradesh to the level of polling booths, bearing all hallmarks of the Amit Shah school of election management. The message sent out through a flotilla of bikes and video vans and by a massive social media campaign is of a promise of 'development' and much needed change in the state. We set out to examine the party's claims: Is the election machine staying on message, or has it embraced the political realities of Uttar Pradesh?

Even before the BJP released its final list of candidates this week, it had taken its campaign for elections in Uttar Pradesh to the level of polling booths, bearing all hallmarks of the Amit Shah school of election management. The message sent out through a flotilla of bikes and video vans and by a massive social media campaign is of a promise of 'development' and much needed change in the state. We set out to examine the party's claims: Is the election machine staying on message, or has it embraced the political realities of Uttar Pradesh?

After Samajwadi Party's disputes being fought in public for months, Akhilesh Yadav has won the party symbol. But his protracted negotiations with his father, and with his alliance partner has delayed his official campaign. This week on Truth vs Hype, we report how the campaign to promote 'Brand Akhilesh' kicked started more than six months ago - some of it visible, and some of it driven by his hidden persuaders.

After Samajwadi Party's disputes being fought in public for months, Akhilesh Yadav has won the party symbol. But his protracted negotiations with his father, and with his alliance partner has delayed his official campaign. This week on Truth vs Hype, we report how the campaign to promote 'Brand Akhilesh' kicked started more than six months ago - some of it visible, and some of it driven by his hidden persuaders.

The notes ban has helped the BJP in civic body elections. But will it prove a winner in the crucial battle for Uttar Pradesh? A month from when it was first announced, public mood appears to be shifting from euphoria to impatience. We travel to eastern UP to examine whether notebandi will be BJP's masterstroke or misstep.

The notes ban has helped the BJP in civic body elections. But will it prove a winner in the crucial battle for Uttar Pradesh? A month from when it was first announced, public mood appears to be shifting from euphoria to impatience. We travel to eastern UP to examine whether notebandi will be BJP's masterstroke or misstep.

First came the notes ban - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious move to scrap 500 and 1,000-rupee notes to curb corruption and black money - and now, across the country, raids are in progress as crores in new currency is tumbling out. Many are asking how are these cash hoards possible, given that banks and ATMs seem consistently short of cash? This week, we report on the multiple devious ways in which crores of hoarded cash may have found its way back into the system, and how the raids and seizures may only be the tip of the iceberg.