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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified...
Journalism in the times of Corona is not a mere ‘job’
Journalists covering the Covid-19 outbreak have found themselves on the frontlines of what is perhaps one of the most dangerous assignments of their lives. Especially in India where the CoronaVirus pandemic is expected to enter a crucial stage in the next few days.
Khan Saheb in Kashi
Ustad Bismillah Khan, 1916–2006. In the Ustad’s shehnai lies the note of reason
Aaj Tak’s communal agenda surfaces as it targets Shaheen Bagh, mosques over Covid-19
The recently aired show asked why only temples were shut and mosques and gurudwaras were allowed to run
Bengaluru group files complaint against channel inciting violence against Amulya Leona
The complaint against Public TV seeks an apology and seizure of equipment
Delhi violence: Fundamental change in nature of assault on journalists, identity of assaulter
Report by CAAJ also shows how complicity and partisanship of the media itself has led to journalists on ground paying the price
Regime fails to muzzle the watchdog
I&B Ministry forced to lift 48-hour ban on two Malayalam channels
Yusuf Jameel wins PEN-Gauri Lankesh Award
Kashmiri journalist chosen for fearless journalism and professional integrity
Century ago, Mook-Nayak beckons a new Ambedkarite movement today
Foster young and new Ambedkarites to lead the new age of knowledge and information for an enlightened media
Saffron raising red flags since 2014?
A look at how India’s economic, social and political fabric has taken a hit since BJP came to power since 2014
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India
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Communalism
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Rights
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Brinda Karat, former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from the Communist Party of India (Marxist-CPIM), has in a letter to the union home minister, Amit Shah highlighted the blatant violation of human rights, harassment and extortion, in the ongoing process of "identification of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants" by the Delhi police and other agencies.
Labour
Bengali Migrant Workers Detained in Odisha: Calcutta High Court demands answers, seeks coordination between states
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Children
Thane School Horror: Principal, attendant arrested for forcing girls to strip in menstruation check, case registered under POCSO
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