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Emergency regime and the role of RSS
The RSS’ claim that they were the main force of ‘resistance’ during the 15-month period of the Emergency is not borne out by record
No quality education without teaching equality, secularism, fraternity value: SC
Muzaffarnagar School Slapping: the Supreme Court stressed the importance of instilling constitutional values like equality, secularism, and fraternity in students while addressing PIL on the Muzaffarnagar slapping incident, the Court urged the state to prioritize these values in education, with a deadline for action and affidavit submission in six weeks
Make and fake information, artificial intelligence (AI) and its misuse: is there need for a comprehensive law?
An inescapable and handy tool, AI today has the potential to further harm the impact of the internet impacted world by its potential to generate fake images and targeted misinformation
The ONOS scheme for research: What It offers and how it works
While welcome, the government could also explore negotiating with publishers for reduced subscriptions for Indian researchers or invest in developing institutional repositories to promote green OA (Open Access), where authors self-archive their work, making it freely accessible
Former Editor Meets ‘Former Terrorist’
One of the pleasures of former editorship is enjoying...
Who stands to gain the most from an alliance between politicians and religious leaders?
A week before the recently held 2024 Maharashtra Assembly...
Spreading Light and Love: Diwali festivities unite communities in Bareilly and beyond
Celebrating unity in diversity, from Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s Dargah to Diwali fairs in Syana and Bareilly. Through shared prayers, festive lights, and acts of kindness, India’s rich tradition of interfaith harmony continues to inspire, bridging divides and fostering peace across cultural and religious boundaries
Progressive modern Muslim scholars reconnect to the rationalist tradition in Islam
The principles articulated by rationalist scholars resonate with contemporary debates on universal human rights, challenging the perception that Islamic thought is inherently opposed to rationalism or individual rights.
Prayagraj: 11 protesting students arrested, after hundreds lathi-charged on the eve of UP by-polls
Arrests of 11 students after lathi charge on protesting students at Prayagraj (Allahabad) UP has led to strong protests by the Samajwadi Party and the Congress
NBDSA orders News18 India to remove broadcast promoting superstition and religious intolerance based on complaint by activist Indrajeet Ghorpade
Following the complaint, News18 India warned by NBDSA over airing controversial interview with religious preacher, orders removal of content from digital platforms for violating broadcasting ethics.
Media accountability in action: Four contentious shows taken down by NBDSA based on CJP’s complaints
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In a decisive stand for ethical media, NBDSA acts on four CJP complaints, Times Now Navbharat broadcasts found to spread stigma, misinformation and divisive narratives
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