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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
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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
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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
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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
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