In the age of information, misinformation is undoubtedly the biggest epidemic. Last year, the World Economic Forum said that India was at the “highest risk of misinformation and disinformation”. For…
Since the Narendra Modi-led NDA government assumed power, India has witnessed a noticeable rise in Hindutva-driven forces. Hindutva as an ideology advocates for India to be defined primarily as a…
On November 20, billionaire Gautam Adani, along with seven other Adani group executives, was indicted by a United States court on charges of fraud and bribery. The Adani group chairperson,…
Trigger Warning: Violence Against Minors A disturbing video showing three minor boys being thrashed by an individual has surfaced on social media. In the video, the aggressor — who also…
The recently concluded Jharkhand assembly elections have once again highlighted the inability of social media platforms to effectively enforce electoral regulations. Despite the guidelines set forth by the Election Commission…
The demonization of Muslims in Indian media, particularly television, is not a new phenomenon. Such portrayals have tangible consequences, perpetuating harmful stereotypes that frame Muslims as deviant “others” in contrast…
Investigative journalist Rana Ayyub was recently subjected to a vicious doxxing attack by a Right-wing Twitter (X) handle, @HPhobiaWatch. Her number was made public in a tweet by the handle…
Acting on a complaint by Pune-based activist Indrajeet Ghorpade, the News Broadcasters and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has instructed News 18 to take down an interview with Hindu seer Dhirendra…
… Ek din aayega jab hum tumko kaat ke Bhagirathi mein nahi… Bhagirathi humari maa hai… punya maa hai. Tumko tumhari zameen ke andar tumko phenk denge udhar. (crowd cheers,…
Even as cyclone Dana spared Bengal from any large-scale destruction, a meme made and shared against its backdrop raised a political storm in the state. The meme shows an…
