R. Shankar
Founding Editor, ZIPNEWS Decoded
R. Shankar is the founding editor of ZIPNEWS and leads the Decoded series — data-driven, multi-source news analysis that presents all sides of a story without editorial bias. Each Decoded article synthesizes 10-20+ verified sources through a rigorous editorial methodology.
With a background in digital media and data journalism, Shankar built ZIPNEWS to address a gap in Indian news coverage: the absence of structured, fact-first analysis that separates signal from noise. The Decoded format was designed to give readers the complete picture — supporters, critics, and the data — so they can form their own conclusions.
Every Decoded article follows a documented editorial process: multi-source research, fact verification across at least two independent sources, balanced perspective presentation, and transparent attribution. Read our full methodology.
Contact: editor@zip-news.com
Recent Articles
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824 Seats. 5 States. Zero Debates About Jobs.
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India Refuses to Rush the $500B US Trade Deal.
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When IndiGo Stopped Flying, India Discovered It Has No Backup Airline.
March 12, 2026
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India Blocked Chinese Money for 6 Years. What Changed Now?
March 12, 2026
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India Has 25 Days of Oil Left. Japan Has 260.
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4 Motions in 76 Years. 0 Removals. The Speaker Crisis, Decoded.
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10 Terms. 5 Switches. Nitish Kumar's Bihar Is Changing Hands.
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Iran Was Attacked. Why Hasn't India Said Anything?
March 3, 2026
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India's Railways Isn't Failing. Making It 'Profitable' Might.
February 25, 2026
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Budget 2026-27 Decoded: What Supporters Say, What Critics Argue
February 1, 2026