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How Indian commercial media channels are using the provocative thumbnail to boost viewers and worse, provoke vicarious viewer response

Visual perception is an inherently selective process and Indian commercial television channels, faced with adverse orders from the NBDSA are now leveraging on misleading click-baits, problematic visuals and texts on the thumbnail of the video displayed: the CJP HW team asks is this a new technique to incite vicarious reactions but escape the monitoring rap and scrutiny?

Vlogger Assaulted by BJP Leaders for Video on Eid: Tripura

'NewsClick' reported once the video appeared on social media, the vlogger, Bapan Nandi, was summoned by BJP leaders. Reportedly, a woman BJP leader asked him why he “demeaned” his Hindu origins by acting like a Muslim youth in the Eid video

BJP govt in Karnataka drops 182 cases of hate crimes in 4 years: Report

These withdrawals were ordered during the tenure of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa

Pakistani Hindu girl apologises for cricketer’s “Jai Shree Ram” post on Eid

A former Pakistani Hindu cricketer had posted “Jai Shree Ram” on an Eid poster

Stones pelted during Eid namaaz in Allahabad

Police registered an FIR based on the complaint filed by the Eidgah’s managing committee

Eid Mubarak: Mussalmans & a United Nation- India

First published on: 11 Nov 2016The Musalmans and a United...

Harmony vs disharmony in 2 states: Kerala temple welcomes Muslims; MP temple fires Muslims

While Kerala temples invited Muslim for Iftar, Madhya Pradesh, debarred a temple in Maihar from employing Muslims, leading to two people losing their jobs

Countering Hate with Positive Messaging, 15 banners grace Navi Mumbai streets asserting Sisterhood & Harmony

To combat the hate environment, this refreshing form of counter communication is an inspiring public space initiative led by women and men, citizens

A social media account that promotes Hindu supremacy and fear mongering

We came across an account on Instagram that posts videos promoting Hindu supremacism and victimising Hindus despite being the majority

To Lord Ram, a letter of remorse and resolve

The writer reflects on Lord Rama's meaning as purity, transformation, sacrifice, love, and compassion, expresses regret at his name being used for violence and calls for introspection and a return to love and compassion.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat again warns of “deceptive” missionaries taking advantage of people’s vulnerabilities

Skirting caste-driven exclusion, at Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district on April 16-17, Bhagwat once again vocalised the Sangh’s animosity to the Christian faith and its cadres

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