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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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In Pics | ‘Catastrophic’ floods leave thousands homeless in Italy
Devastating floods have claimed the lives of eight people and left thousands homeless as heavy rains flooded rivers and submerged North Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Downpours that pounded the region's flatlands over two days caused nearly two dozen rivers to burst their banks, putting vast stretches of territory under water and causing thousands of residents to be evacuated.
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1 /6 ‘Catastrophic’ floods leave thousands homeless in Italy. Credit: IANS Photo
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![Widespread flooding in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna killed at least eight people and forced another 5,000 to abandon their homes, officials said as rescue efforts continued to assist those stuck on the upper stories of the buildings. Credit: Reuters Photo]( "Widespread flooding in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna killed at least eight people and forced another 5,000 to abandon their homes, officials said as rescue efforts continued to assist those stuck on the upper stories of the buildings. Credit: Reuters Photo")
2 /6 Widespread flooding in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna killed at least eight people and forced another 5,000 to abandon their homes, officials said as rescue efforts continued to assist those stuck on the upper stories of the buildings. Credit: Reuters Photo
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![Some of the worst-hit areas received almost 20 inches of rain in 36 hours, about half the average annual amount, according to the Italian civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci. Taking into account those figures, “you can understand how powerful this rainfall was,” he said. Credit: IANS Photo]( "Some of the worst-hit areas received almost 20 inches of rain in 36 hours, about half the average annual amount, according to the Italian civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci. Taking into account those figures, “you can understand how powerful this rainfall was,” he said. Credit: IANS Photo")
3 /6 Some of the worst-hit areas received almost 20 inches of rain in 36 hours, about half the average annual amount, according to the Italian civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci. Taking into account those figures, “you can understand how powerful this rainfall was,” he said. Credit: IANS Photo
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![Scenes of dramatic rescues from flooded towns have dominated national news broadcasts over the past two days: helicopters airlifting residents from the roofs of homes submerged in water; rescue workers wading through chest-high waters carrying older people on their backs; volunteers in rubber dinghies transporting residents from their homes as belongings floated from open doors. Credit: IANS Photo]( "Scenes of dramatic rescues from flooded towns have dominated national news broadcasts over the past two days: helicopters airlifting residents from the roofs of homes submerged in water; rescue workers wading through chest-high waters carrying older people on their backs; volunteers in rubber dinghies transporting residents from their homes as belongings floated from open doors. Credit: IANS Photo")
4 /6 Scenes of dramatic rescues from flooded towns have dominated national news broadcasts over the past two days: helicopters airlifting residents from the roofs of homes submerged in water; rescue workers wading through chest-high waters carrying older people on their backs; volunteers in rubber dinghies transporting residents from their homes as belongings floated from open doors. Credit: IANS Photo
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![Schools were shuttered, trains in the region were cancelled, and roads and highways were closed as waters swept over large areas of land, submerging fields and some towns. Credit: IANS Photo]( "Schools were shuttered, trains in the region were cancelled, and roads and highways were closed as waters swept over large areas of land, submerging fields and some towns. Credit: IANS Photo")
5 /6 Schools were shuttered, trains in the region were cancelled, and roads and highways were closed as waters swept over large areas of land, submerging fields and some towns. Credit: IANS Photo
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![Rescuers work in a flooded area in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. Credit: IANS Photo]( "Rescuers work in a flooded area in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. Credit: IANS Photo")
6 /6 Rescuers work in a flooded area in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. Credit: IANS Photo
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News In Pics, May 18, 2023: Best photos from the world
![Indian Navy\'s Marine Commandos (MARCOS) patrol in Dal Lake in Srinagar on May 17, 2023, ahead of upcoming G20 meeting. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Indian Navy\'s Marine Commandos (MARCOS) patrol in Dal Lake in Srinagar on May 17, 2023, ahead of upcoming G20 meeting. Credit: AFP Photo")
1 /5 Indian Navy's Marine Commandos (MARCOS) patrol in Dal Lake in Srinagar on May 17, 2023, ahead of upcoming G20 meeting. Credit: AFP Photo
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![People watch fireworks exploding during the closing ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo]( "People watch fireworks exploding during the closing ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo")
2 /5 People watch fireworks exploding during the closing ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Smoke billows in Khartoum on May 17, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. Khartoum was again rocked by battles today more than a month into a brutal war that has made \]( "Smoke billows in Khartoum on May 17, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. Khartoum was again rocked by battles today more than a month into a brutal war that has made \")
3 /5 Smoke billows in Khartoum on May 17, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. Khartoum was again rocked by battles today more than a month into a brutal war that has made "more than half" of the already impoverished country in need of aid, according to the United Nations. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Pope Francis (C) winks as he leaves after the weekly general audience at St. Peter\'s square in The Vatican on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Pope Francis (C) winks as he leaves after the weekly general audience at St. Peter\'s square in The Vatican on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /5 Pope Francis (C) winks as he leaves after the weekly general audience at St. Peter's square in The Vatican on May 17, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo
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![A firefighter gestures during a protest against a political blocking of a law that would allow all fire-fighting services to be coordinated, in front of the Spanish Congress in Madrid on May 16, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo]( "A firefighter gestures during a protest against a political blocking of a law that would allow all fire-fighting services to be coordinated, in front of the Spanish Congress in Madrid on May 16, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo")
5 /5 A firefighter gestures during a protest against a political blocking of a law that would allow all fire-fighting services to be coordinated, in front of the Spanish Congress in Madrid on May 16, 2023. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Smoke billows in Khartoum on May 17, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. Khartoum was again rocked by battles today more than a month into a brutal war that has made \](https://www.deccanherald.com/sites/dh/files/styles/gallery_thumbnails/public/gallery_images/2023/05/18/sudan%20crisis%20afp.jpg "Smoke billows in Khartoum on May 17, 2023, as clashes continue in war-torn Sudan. Khartoum was again rocked by battles today more than a month into a brutal war that has made \")
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IIFA Awards: Hosts who had us all rolling on the floor laughing!
Ever since its inception in 2000, IIFA Awards has ensured that the audience gets a dose of entertainment by appointing hilarious hosts for the ceremony. From Salman Khan, Farah Khan, and Shahid Kapoor to the Khurrana brothers, every host has entertained the audience in their own manner.
This year the IIFA Awards will be hosted by Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. Here we take a look at the best hosts of the IIFA Awards.
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1 /6 IIFA Awards: Hosts who had us all rolling on the floor laughing!
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![Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor (IIFA 2015): This dynamic duo of Bollywood took the award night to a whole new level with their bond, charm and wit making the event a memorable one. Credit: IIFA]( "Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor (IIFA 2015): This dynamic duo of Bollywood took the award night to a whole new level with their bond, charm and wit making the event a memorable one. Credit: IIFA")
2 /6 Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor (IIFA 2015): This dynamic duo of Bollywood took the award night to a whole new level with their bond, charm and wit making the event a memorable one. Credit: IIFA
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![Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar (IIFA 2016): Shahid and Farhan have hosted IIFA as a pair thrice in the past and each time they have left us laughing our guts out. These two charmed all with their vibe everytime they turned host for the awards. Credit: IIFA]( "Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar (IIFA 2016): Shahid and Farhan have hosted IIFA as a pair thrice in the past and each time they have left us laughing our guts out. These two charmed all with their vibe everytime they turned host for the awards. Credit: IIFA")
3 /6 Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar (IIFA 2016): Shahid and Farhan have hosted IIFA as a pair thrice in the past and each time they have left us laughing our guts out. These two charmed all with their vibe everytime they turned host for the awards. Credit: IIFA
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![Ayushmann Khurrana and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA 2019): Celebrity siblings turned host for the spectular IIFA night in 2019 and charmed the audiences with their amazing never-before-seen side hosting skills and spot-on jokes. Credit: IIFA]( "Ayushmann Khurrana and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA 2019): Celebrity siblings turned host for the spectular IIFA night in 2019 and charmed the audiences with their amazing never-before-seen side hosting skills and spot-on jokes. Credit: IIFA")
4 /6 Ayushmann Khurrana and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA 2019): Celebrity siblings turned host for the spectular IIFA night in 2019 and charmed the audiences with their amazing never-before-seen side hosting skills and spot-on jokes. Credit: IIFA
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![Farah Khan and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA Rocks 2022): Adding a flavour of magic and masti to the musical extravangaza, Farah and Aparshakti scored extremely high on humour and hilarity as they made the guests at IIFA Rocks dance, laugh and sway in joy. Credit: IIFA]( "Farah Khan and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA Rocks 2022): Adding a flavour of magic and masti to the musical extravangaza, Farah and Aparshakti scored extremely high on humour and hilarity as they made the guests at IIFA Rocks dance, laugh and sway in joy. Credit: IIFA")
5 /6 Farah Khan and Aparshakti Khurana (IIFA Rocks 2022): Adding a flavour of magic and masti to the musical extravangaza, Farah and Aparshakti scored extremely high on humour and hilarity as they made the guests at IIFA Rocks dance, laugh and sway in joy. Credit: IIFA
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![Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul along with Salman Khan (IIFA 2022): It was an absolute laughter riot with Salman, Ritiesh and Maniesh at IIFA 2022! After a long halt because of the pandemic, this was everything that the we were looking for- a night full of fun and laughter! Credit: PTI Photo]( "Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul along with Salman Khan (IIFA 2022): It was an absolute laughter riot with Salman, Ritiesh and Maniesh at IIFA 2022! After a long halt because of the pandemic, this was everything that the we were looking for- a night full of fun and laughter! Credit: PTI Photo")
6 /6 Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul along with Salman Khan (IIFA 2022): It was an absolute laughter riot with Salman, Ritiesh and Maniesh at IIFA 2022! After a long halt because of the pandemic, this was everything that the we were looking for- a night full of fun and laughter! Credit: PTI Photo
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Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp makes a strong comeback at the festival
Actor Johnny Depp stepped back into the spotlight in full swing as he walked the red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Depp made his power-packed comeback with the scandal-hit period drama Jeanne Du Barry which got its world premiere at the 76th Cannes film festival.
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1 /6 Cannes 2023: Johnny Depp marks a strong comeback at the festival
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![Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp seemed to be back in full celebrity mode, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival\'s opening film \'Jeanne du Barry,\' which marks the actor\'s first major role since his high-profile defamation trial. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp seemed to be back in full celebrity mode, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival\'s opening film \'Jeanne du Barry,\' which marks the actor\'s first major role since his high-profile defamation trial. Credit: AFP Photo")
2 /6 Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp seemed to be back in full celebrity mode, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival's opening film 'Jeanne du Barry,' which marks the actor's first major role since his high-profile defamation trial. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Fans in the French Riviera city were seen hoisting signs that read \'Congrats, Johnny\' and \'We are sorry\' with a heart. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Fans in the French Riviera city were seen hoisting signs that read \'Congrats, Johnny\' and \'We are sorry\' with a heart. Credit: AFP Photo")
3 /6 Fans in the French Riviera city were seen hoisting signs that read 'Congrats, Johnny' and 'We are sorry' with a heart. Credit: AFP Photo
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![Depp plays King Louis XV in \'Jeanne du Barry\' which is directed by Maiwenn Le Besco who plays the French courtesan Madame du Barry who climbed the social ladder at Versailles to become the king\'s favourite. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Depp plays King Louis XV in \'Jeanne du Barry\' which is directed by Maiwenn Le Besco who plays the French courtesan Madame du Barry who climbed the social ladder at Versailles to become the king\'s favourite. Credit: AFP Photo")
4 /6 Depp plays King Louis XV in 'Jeanne du Barry' which is directed by Maiwenn Le Besco who plays the French courtesan Madame du Barry who climbed the social ladder at Versailles to become the king's favourite. Credit: AFP Photo
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![The French-language film, which does not yet have a release date for North America, marks the start of a comeback for the \'Pirates of the Caribbean\' actor, who has made few film and TV appearances since his trial concluded in June 2022. Credit: AP Photo]( "The French-language film, which does not yet have a release date for North America, marks the start of a comeback for the \'Pirates of the Caribbean\' actor, who has made few film and TV appearances since his trial concluded in June 2022. Credit: AP Photo")
5 /6 The French-language film, which does not yet have a release date for North America, marks the start of a comeback for the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor, who has made few film and TV appearances since his trial concluded in June 2022. Credit: AP Photo
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![Maiwenn, Johnny Depp and Pierre Richard attend the premiere of \'Jeanne du Barry\' during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Credit: AFP Photo]( "Maiwenn, Johnny Depp and Pierre Richard attend the premiere of \'Jeanne du Barry\' during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Credit: AFP Photo")
6 /6 Maiwenn, Johnny Depp and Pierre Richard attend the premiere of 'Jeanne du Barry' during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Credit: AFP Photo
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