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From news to real estate: P Sainath on how corporate power is undermining media freedom

The other day, P. Sainath was in Ahmedabad to deliver a lecture on the "Role of Media in Democracy: Prospects and Retrospect." An excellent speaker, he is not just...

TN Archeological Dept. concludes Salem temple idol is of Buddha, Madras HC halts Hindu prayers

Petitioners had demanded archeological investigation and restoration of temple property to Buddhists, claiming that what was originally a Buddhist temple had gradually been turned into a Hindu one

Relook at a Book: Udham Singh – Life of a Hero, Peppered With History, Fiction, Thrill

The author, an award-winning journalist, uses an interesting narrative style to celebrate the life of Jalianwala Bagh massacre’s revenge taker, who was executed on July 31, 1940.

Art-Literature for Social Change-Annabhau’s Struggles: Contributions

“The Earth does not rest on the forehead of Sheshanaga. It is safe in the hands of the Dalits, the farmers and the workers.” (Annabhau Sathe)

UP: No Govt Funds for Mid-day Meals for over 3 Months, Headmasters Forced to Raise Money

The Education Department has attributed the delay in payment to the non-release of the funds by the state Finance Department.

Anganwadi Workers are Right: They Need More Money

So does the government’s supplementary nutrition programme, which is not getting the priority it deserves.

India Tops List of Nations Seeking Blocking Journalists, News Outlet Tweets: Twitter Report

The US (34%) and India (51%) together accounted for 85% of all global preservation requests made to block accounts in the micro-blogging site.

Pune: Student body alleges irregularities in filling reserved category seats, calls for protest

"It is also highly questionable why only candidates from the general category are able to clear their cut off, while those from other categories aren’t," the student body said in its press release.

Times Now conducts a virtual media trial of Teesta Setalvad, CJP moves NBDSA

Times Now fails to respond to CJP’s complaint against the three prime-time debate shows aired on their channel

NBDSA acts on CJP’s complaint, directs News18 to take down fake news video about bombing in WB school

Channel asked to take down the video and send confirmation to NBDSA in writing within 7 days of receiving the order

Kashmiri journalist Aakash Hassan ‘stopped’ from travelling abroad

Aakash Hassan, an independent Kashmiri journalist alleged being stopped...

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Protests across Maharashtra denounce the Public Security Act as unconstitutional and anti-democratic

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Reaffirming Open Justice: The Supreme Court on speech and contempt

In the case of Wikimedia v. ANI Media Private Limited & Ors. the apex court reaffirmed free speech and restrained a Delhi High Court order that was held, on examination to be disproportionate