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#DHRecaps | Best of Speak Out 2018
In a book titled 'Beyond Hypocrisy: Decoding the News in an Age of Propaganda', the late Edward S Herman, the author of the book, best known as the co-author of the Noam Chomsky bestseller 'Manufacturing Consent', has an interesting dictionary corner which has a satirical definition to many phrases that we often hear uttered in the news by our politicians and by political commentators.
For instance, it describes 'Truth' as 'Emissions from the mouths of the powerful' and 'National interest' as 'The demands and needs of the corporate community.' Similarly, 'Patriotism' is 'Judging disputes on the basis of place of residence' and 'Police brutality' is 'A myth built on a mountain of cracked skulls'. Such definitions, while humourous are thought-provoking as they challenge the rhetoric and hyperbole that politics is usually entrenched in.
On our part, DH does the same with our Speak Out section which challenges such rhetoric and hyperbole daily, in our newspaper's editorial pages. DH's Speak Out has been curated and highlighted by other news publications as well such as Buzzfeed in an article titled '29 Times Deccan Herald Savagely Called Out The Hypocrisy Of Politicians From All Parties.'
This year, fans of Speak Out even opened up a subreddit called DH Savagery to highlight our curations. This year, as usual, our curators didn't hold back as there were plenty of amusing comments coming from every corner of the political spectrum.
As the year 2018 comes to a close, DH brings to you, a short collection of some of our best-received Speak Outs of the year.
Read some of the stories below:
Won't let PM sleep till farm loans waived: Rahul
Pak wants 'strong', 'civilised' ties with India: Imran
Siddaramaiah blames Modi govt for CBI fiasco
Right to pray is not right to desecrate: Smriti Irani
KCR says Rahul Gandhi is 'biggest buffoon' in India
People want new PM after 2019: Akhilesh Yadav
UP law and order best the state has seen in 15 yrs: Yogi
I am indebted to Cong, not to people: HDK
Siddaramaiah was overconfident and took the risk: DKS
SC verdict reducing water to TN very disappointing: Rajinikanth
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Hegde not Hindus: Prakash Raj
Demonetisation 'bitter medicine' for corruption: Modi
Which Speak Out was your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!.
(Compiled by Poornima Ramesh and Varun HK)
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Did you know these facts about India's ace shuttler and double Olympic medalist P V Sindhu?
Star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Sunday became the second Indian to win two Olympic medals, securing a bronze after a straight-game win over 9th-seeded He Bingjiao of China in the women's singles third-place play-off. Here are some facts about Sindhu.
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1 /8 Facts about India's ace shuttler and Olympian PV Sindhu
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![P V Sindhu added a bronze Olympic medal to her tally on Sunday in Tokyo Games 2020. She is now the second Indian and the first woman to win two individual Olympic medals. She is also the second Indian athlete to win medals in consecutive editions of Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "P V Sindhu added a bronze Olympic medal to her tally on Sunday in Tokyo Games 2020. She is now the second Indian and the first woman to win two individual Olympic medals. She is also the second Indian athlete to win medals in consecutive editions of Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /8 P V Sindhu added a bronze Olympic medal to her tally on Sunday in Tokyo Games 2020. She is now the second Indian and the first woman to win two individual Olympic medals. She is also the second Indian athlete to win medals in consecutive editions of Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![P V Sindhu is the reigning Badminton World Champion, as she won the gold in the 2019 edition. She also has two silver medals and two bronze medals at the World Championships. Credit: PTI Photo]( "P V Sindhu is the reigning Badminton World Champion, as she won the gold in 2019 edition. She also has two silver medals and two bronze medals at the World Championships. Credit: PTI Photo")
3 /8 P V Sindhu is the reigning Badminton World Champion, as she won the gold in 2019 edition. She also has two silver medals and two bronze medals at the World Championships. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Born on July 5, 1995 in Hyderabad, Sindhu is currently ranked 7th in the world. With her Rio 2016 silver medal, she became the first female athlete from India to win an Olympic silver medal. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Born on July 5, 1995 in Hyderabad, Sindhu is currently ranked 7th in the world. With her Rio 2016 silver medal, she became the first female athlete from India to win an Olympic silver medal. Credit: PTI Photo")
4 /8 Born on July 5, 1995 in Hyderabad, Sindhu is currently ranked 7th in the world. With her Rio 2016 silver medal, she became the first female athlete from India to win an Olympic silver medal. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Both of Sindhu\'s parents are athletes who have played volleyball at the national level. Her father, Ramana, an Arjuna award recipient, played and won bronze medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games as part of India men\'s volleyball team. Credit: DH Photo]( "Both of Sindhu\'s parents are athletes who have played volleyball at the national level. Her father, Ramana, an Arjuna award recipient, played and won bronze medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games as part of India men\'s volleyball team. Credit: DH Photo")
5 /8 Both of Sindhu's parents are athletes who have played volleyball at the national level. Her father, Ramana, an Arjuna award recipient, played and won bronze medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games as part of India men's volleyball team. Credit: DH Photo
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![Sindhu developed an interest in badminton at a young age and to get to Pullela Gopichand\'s academy where she trained, her father would take her at 3 am. It was 60 km away from her house. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Sindhu developed an interest in badminton at a young age and to get to Pullela Gopichand\'s academy where she trained, her father would take her at 3 am. It was 60 km away from her house. Credit: PTI Photo")
6 /8 Sindhu developed an interest in badminton at a young age and to get to Pullela Gopichand's academy where she trained, her father would take her at 3 am. It was 60 km away from her house. Credit: PTI Photo
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![Heaping high praise on PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar presented them with BMW cars. Coach Gopichand was also gifted one. Credit: PTI Photo]( "Heaping high praise on PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar presented them with BMW cars. Coach Gopichand was also gifted one. Credit: PTI Photo")
7 /8 Heaping high praise on PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Games, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar presented them with BMW cars. Coach Gopichand was also gifted one. Credit: PTI Photo
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![When she is not training, Sindhu likes to recharge by swimming, doing yoga and meditation, she said during an interview. Credit: PTI Photo]( "When she is not training, Sindhu likes to recharge by swimming, doing yoga and meditation, she said during an interview. Credit: PTI Photo")
8 /8 When she is not training, Sindhu likes to recharge by swimming, doing yoga and meditation, she said during an interview. Credit: PTI Photo
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News in Pics, August 2: Best photos from around the world
![Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro take part in a protest calling for a printed vote, in Paulista Avenue, Sao Paulo. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro take part in a protest calling for a printed vote, in Paulista Avenue, Sao Paulo. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro take part in a protest calling for a printed vote, in Paulista Avenue, Sao Paulo. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A person walks next to vehicles amongst the smoke from the Dixie Fire along Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley, California. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A person walks next to vehicles amongst the smoke from the Dixie Fire along Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley, California")
2 /7 A person walks next to vehicles amongst the smoke from the Dixie Fire along Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley, California
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![People participate in a protest against communism and Peru\'s new government led by President Pedro Castillo, a self-described Marxist-Leninist, in Lima. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "People participate in a protest against communism and Peru\'s new government led by President Pedro Castillo, a self-described Marxist-Leninist, in Lima. Credit: Reuters Photo")
3 /7 People participate in a protest against communism and Peru's new government led by President Pedro Castillo, a self-described Marxist-Leninist, in Lima. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Devotees participate in a procession as a part of festivities of the patron saint of Managua Santo Domingo de Guzman in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Devotees participate in a procession as a part of festivities of the patron saint of Managua Santo Domingo de Guzman in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /7 Devotees participate in a procession as a part of festivities of the patron saint of Managua Santo Domingo de Guzman in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo")
5 /7 A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Referendum to decide whether to investigate five of former Mexican leaders in Mexico City. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Referendum to decide whether to investigate five of former Mexican leaders in Mexico City. Credit: Reuters Photo")
6 /7 Referendum to decide whether to investigate five of former Mexican leaders in Mexico City. Credit: Reuters Photo
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7 /7 Huan Huan, which means "happy" in Chinese, and her male pal Yuan Zi, loaned by China to the Beauval Zoo Parc, are expecting twins. Credit: AFP Photo
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Today's Horoscope - August 2, 2021: Check horoscope for all sun signs
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![Aries | A loved one wants more space. A new attraction comes at a cost. Move forward with care. Sudden romantic encounters could lead to serious repercussions. Try to keep your emotions under control today. Lucky Colour: Yellow. Lucky Number: 7]( "Aries | A loved one wants more space. A new attraction comes at a cost. Move forward with care. Sudden romantic encounters could lead to serious repercussions. Try to keep your emotions under control today. Lucky Colour: Yellow. Lucky Number: 7")
2 /13 Aries | A loved one wants more space. A new attraction comes at a cost. Move forward with care. Sudden romantic encounters could lead to serious repercussions. Try to keep your emotions under control today. Lucky Colour: Yellow. Lucky Number: 7
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![Taurus | A period of change and transition begins, with the moon bringing new endeavours to fruition. Singles may find opportunity to cross the frontier of romance. Travel, study, or people from overseas may be involved. Lucky Colour: Chrome. Lucky Number: 9]( "Taurus | A period of change and transition begins, with the moon bringing new endeavours to fruition. Singles may find opportunity to cross the frontier of romance. Travel, study, or people from overseas may be involved. Lucky Colour: Chrome. Lucky Number: 9")
3 /13 Taurus | A period of change and transition begins, with the moon bringing new endeavours to fruition. Singles may find opportunity to cross the frontier of romance. Travel, study, or people from overseas may be involved. Lucky Colour: Chrome. Lucky Number: 9
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![Gemini | Disorganisation and lack of information frustrate you. Work on strengthening your support network. Do not spend too much money or you will find yourself outside your limits. Lucky Colour: Orange. Lucky Number: 5]( "Gemini | Disorganisation and lack of information frustrate you. Work on strengthening your support network. Do not spend too much money or you will find yourself outside your limits. Lucky Colour: Orange. Lucky Number: 5")
4 /13 Gemini | Disorganisation and lack of information frustrate you. Work on strengthening your support network. Do not spend too much money or you will find yourself outside your limits. Lucky Colour: Orange. Lucky Number: 5
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![Cancer | Your boss will present an olive branch today. Take it. However, beware of the office snoop. Conflicts with loved ones are possible because you are tensed up. Lucky Colour: Jade. Lucky Number: 8]( "Cancer | Your boss will present an olive branch today. Take it. However, beware of the office snoop. Conflicts with loved ones are possible because you are tensed up. Lucky Colour: Jade. Lucky Number: 8")
5 /13 Cancer | Your boss will present an olive branch today. Take it. However, beware of the office snoop. Conflicts with loved ones are possible because you are tensed up. Lucky Colour: Jade. Lucky Number: 8
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![Leo | You are sensitive to criticism. Conflict between desire and duty arises. Contact with children emphasised. Problems with business or personal partner possible today. Lucky Colour: Gold. Lucky Number: 3]( "Leo | You are sensitive to criticism. Conflict between desire and duty arises. Contact with children emphasised. Problems with business or personal partner possible today. Lucky Colour: Gold. Lucky Number: 3")
6 /13 Leo | You are sensitive to criticism. Conflict between desire and duty arises. Contact with children emphasised. Problems with business or personal partner possible today. Lucky Colour: Gold. Lucky Number: 3
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![Virgo | Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. Luck is with you. Don\'t take offence at comments made by co-workers. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 7]( "Virgo | Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. Luck is with you. Don\'t take offence at comments made by co-workers. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 7")
7 /13 Virgo | Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. Luck is with you. Don't take offence at comments made by co-workers. Lucky Colour: Brown. Lucky Number: 7
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![Libra | A day to be cautious about special plans or projects. Children bring joy. A known friend could turn traitor. Confusion, miscommunication between yourself and others possible today. Lucky Colour: Lilac. Lucky Number: 1]( "Libra | A day to be cautious about special plans or projects. Children bring joy. A known friend could turn traitor. Confusion, miscommunication between yourself and others possible today. Lucky Colour: Lilac. Lucky Number: 1")
8 /13 Libra | A day to be cautious about special plans or projects. Children bring joy. A known friend could turn traitor. Confusion, miscommunication between yourself and others possible today. Lucky Colour: Lilac. Lucky Number: 1
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![Scorpio | Emotionally you won\'t see things accurately. Your boss is cranky today. Avoid long trips. Your leadership attitude could be mistaken for high-handedness, so keep a low profile today. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 5]( "Scorpio | Emotionally you won\'t see things accurately. Your boss is cranky today. Avoid long trips. Your leadership attitude could be mistaken for high-handedness, so keep a low profile today. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 5")
9 /13 Scorpio | Emotionally you won't see things accurately. Your boss is cranky today. Avoid long trips. Your leadership attitude could be mistaken for high-handedness, so keep a low profile today. Lucky Colour: Ivory. Lucky Number: 5
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![Sagittarius | Relationships may suffer today since you are not at your most sensitive. Financial gains likely. This is a big time for work and financial issues. A time when new projects can be started. Lucky Colour: Honey. Lucky Number: 4]( "Sagittarius | Relationships may suffer today since you are not at your most sensitive. Financial gains likely. This is a big time for work and financial issues. A time when new projects can be started. Lucky Colour: Honey. Lucky Number: 4")
10 /13 Sagittarius | Relationships may suffer today since you are not at your most sensitive. Financial gains likely. This is a big time for work and financial issues. A time when new projects can be started. Lucky Colour: Honey. Lucky Number: 4
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![Capricorn | You have to let go of your past. The week seems enticing, and you attract new admirers. Mars activates your career, but beware of detractors out to cause trouble. Lucky Colour: Amethyst. Lucky Number: 6]( "Capricorn | You have to let go of your past. The week seems enticing, and you attract new admirers. Mars activates your career, but beware of detractors out to cause trouble. Lucky Colour: Amethyst. Lucky Number: 6")
11 /13 Capricorn | You have to let go of your past. The week seems enticing, and you attract new admirers. Mars activates your career, but beware of detractors out to cause trouble. Lucky Colour: Amethyst. Lucky Number: 6
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![Aquarius | You will learn valuable skills if you sign up for seminars today. Say no to get-rich-quickly schemes and don’t sign contracts. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Put your efforts into being creative. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 2]( "Aquarius | You will learn valuable skills if you sign up for seminars today. Say no to get-rich-quickly schemes and don’t sign contracts. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Put your efforts into being creative. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 2")
12 /13 Aquarius | You will learn valuable skills if you sign up for seminars today. Say no to get-rich-quickly schemes and don’t sign contracts. Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. Put your efforts into being creative. Lucky Colour: Indigo. Lucky Number: 2
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![Pisces | Money may roll in from unexpected quarters. A good time for investments and savings plans. Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Lucky Colour: Turquoise. Lucky Number: 3]( "Pisces | Money may roll in from unexpected quarters. A good time for investments and savings plans. Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Lucky Colour: Turquoise. Lucky Number: 3")
13 /13 Pisces | Money may roll in from unexpected quarters. A good time for investments and savings plans. Bone and lower back problems may persist. Rigorous exercises or physical training should be avoided. Lucky Colour: Turquoise. Lucky Number: 3
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News in Pics, August 1: Best photos from around the world
![Flames rise as a wildfire burns near the village of Ziria, near Patras, Greece. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Flames rise as a wildfire burns near the village of Ziria, near Patras, Greece. Credit: Reuters Photo")
1 /7 Flames rise as a wildfire burns near the village of Ziria, near Patras, Greece. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Revellers dance while attending GALA festival in south London. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Revellers dance while attending GALA festival in south London. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /7 Revellers dance while attending GALA festival in south London. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes and priests pray during a mass to mark the first anniversary of the attack against the chapel of the Metropolitan Cathedral, where an image of the Blood of Christ was severely damaged in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes and priests pray during a mass to mark the first anniversary of the attack against the chapel of the Metropolitan Cathedral, where an image of the Blood of Christ was severely damaged in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo")
3 /7 Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes and priests pray during a mass to mark the first anniversary of the attack against the chapel of the Metropolitan Cathedral, where an image of the Blood of Christ was severely damaged in Managua. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Police officers clash with climate activists from the movement Ende Gelaende in Brunsbuettel, Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Police officers clash with climate activists from the movement Ende Gelaende in Brunsbuettel, Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo")
4 /7 Police officers clash with climate activists from the movement Ende Gelaende in Brunsbuettel, Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![The anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupants in Warsaw. Credit: Agencja Gazeta via Reuters]( "The anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupants in Warsaw. Credit: Agencja Gazeta via Reuters")
5 /7 The anniversary of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupants in Warsaw. Credit: Agencja Gazeta via Reuters
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![A protester holds a sign ahead of a march for voting rights and against the state\'s efforts to enact voting restrictions in Austin, Texas. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "A protester holds a sign ahead of a march for voting rights and against the state\'s efforts to enact voting restrictions in Austin, Texas. Credit: Reuters Photo")
6 /7 A protester holds a sign ahead of a march for voting rights and against the state's efforts to enact voting restrictions in Austin, Texas. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Tourists walk along a beach during a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Tourists walk along a beach during a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo")
7 /7 Tourists walk along a beach during a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey. Credit: Reuters Photo
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