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The Last Word: Did the Govt mishandle oil prices?

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:23:53 +0530

How guilty is the government of mishandling the situation on petrol prices?

The Last Word: Is govt's explanation for rupee slide adequate?

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:27:20 +0530

Once again the rupee has fallen to yet another new low as the day ended with the rupee at 56 to the dollar.

The Last Word: How the UPA Govt performed in the last year

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:29:49 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday presented the UPA-II report card.

The Last Word: How does Italy react to murder charges on marines?

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:58:09 +0530

On Friday, two Italian marines were charged with murder for killing two Indian fishermen.

The Last Word: How serious is the economic situation?

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:52:42 +0530

After the Finance Minister's speech on the economy, it needs to be discussed what steps are needed to tackle it.

The Last Word: The real issues raised by the IPL sting

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:40 +0530

A TV channel on Monday claimed to have blown the lid off "murky deals" in the Indian Premier League among players, organisers and owners.

The Last Word: Why is the BJP targeting Chidambaram?

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:18:25 +0530

Is the BJP carrying out a personal vendetta against P Chidambaram as it has stepped up the campaign against the Home Minister.

The Last Word: How significant are Hillary's comments about Hafiz

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:33:37 +0530

Hillary Clinton ends the American flip-flops on Hafiz Saeed, saying he masterminded the 26/11 attacks.

The Last Word: Should VIPs get free houses post-retirement?

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:38:38 +0530

Purno Sangma has suggested that former speakers should be treated like former presidents, vice presidents and given a free house.

The Last Word: Is there a need for media regulation?

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:14:12 +0530

Parliament and the Supreme Court are considering guidelines or ways of regulating the media.

The Last Word: Will Congress's revamp plan weaken the Govt?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:51:17 +0530

Congress president Sonia Gandhi may be planning a major revamp by shifting ministers out of the Cabinet for party work.

The Last Word: Is the Govt signaling the end of reforms?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:42:31 +0530

The Chief Economic Advisor has said that there are unlikely to be major economic reforms before the next elections.

The Last Word: How should India respond to Kayani's comments?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:21:22 +0530

Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that India and Pakistan must sort out differences for peaceful coexistence.

The Last Word: How credible is the army units movement story?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:57:04 +0530

Is the Indian Express story an attempt to damage the image of the Indian army and General V K Singh?

The Last Word: how should we understand Army Chief's behaviour?

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:32:54 +0530

AK Antony has stood his ground defying his party colleagues in opposing the sacking of the Army Chief following the bribery allegation.

The Last Word: Is BSY blackmailing the BJP leadership?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:31:42 +0530

The BJP on Thursday decided to reinstate BS Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister of the state, said sources.

The Last Word: Is amendment to Income Tax Act unfair?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:35:58 +0530

SC's rejection of the plea to review Vodafone judgement has made the announcement to amend the I-T act even more controversial.

The Last Word: PM's stand on UN anti-SL resolution a mistake?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:49:01 +0530

Is the PM's decision to support an anti-Sri Lankan US-sponsored resolution at the UN a wise concession or an unfortunate mistake?

The Last Word: Is Akhilesh ready to lead India's biggest state?

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:14:07 +0530

The announcement that Akhilesh Yadav will be the new chief minister of Uttar Pradesh raises critical questions.

The Last Word: Is the Govt incompetent or confused over gay-sex?

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:28:32 +0530

Home Ministry opposes gay sex, but Health Ministry says it will help HIV patients get medical help.

The Last Word: Modi still in riot shadow?

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:05:22 +0530

Does he still face serious questions about his alleged role? Is he the best administrator in the country? Or can both coincide?

The Last Word: Arvind Kejriwal vs politicians

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:28:55 +0530

Has Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal gone overboard with his statements about politicians or are the latter just over-reacting?

The Last Word: The Kingfisher crisis

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:04:03 +0530

Kingfisher Airlines may risk losing a large number of its prime flying slots as it began operating a truncated flight schedule on Thursday.

The Last Word: demand to drop Dow sponsorship of the Olympics justified?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:40:22 +0530

The charge is that Dow Chemicals bears responsibility for the horrible Bhopal gas tragedy.

The Last Word: Coverage of Rushdie row

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:57:25 +0530

Was the media responsible in handling the Salman Rushdie controversy? Or was it one sided?

The Last Word: The Army Chief age controversy

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:58:02 +0530

Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on his date of birth controversy.

The Last Word: the road ahead for the UPA government

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:51:56 +0530

Watch the discussion with Karan Thapar on road ahead for the UPA government in 2012.

The Last Word: the three big stories of 2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:43:53 +0530

On this episode we look back at media's performance in 2011 and what are the lessons they need to learn.

The Last Word: How did media cover Gaddafi's death?

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:46:13 +0530

Was it ethical for the media to show pictures and video footage of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's last moments? Join Karan Thapar for a discussion only on CNN-IBN.

New rules for broadcasters: Who decides on content violation?

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:01:28 +0530

On 'The Last Word' this week Karan Thapar discusses the Information and Broadcasting proposal approved the cabinet recently.

How did media cover Sonia Gandhi's illness?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:29:43 +0530

Karan Thapar this week discusses how the national media covered the Congress president's illness and her first public appearance since her operation.

2G: Has media assumed that Chidambaram is 'guilty'?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:21:11 +0530

In this edition of The Last Word, we ask whether the mainstream media is guilty of assuming that Home Minister P Chidambaram, who was the Finance Minister during UPA I, is also guilty in the 2G spectrum scam.

The Last Word: Remembering Tiger Pataudi

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:14:51 +0530

CNN-IBN pays tributes to MAK Pataudi, arguably the greatest Indian cricket captain ever.

The Last Word: Remembering Tiger Pataudi

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:40:59 +0530

CNN-IBN pays tributes to M A K Pataudi, arguably the greatest Indian cricket captain ever who passed away on Thursday. Karan Thapar in conversation with Pataudi's closest friends.