The AAP convenor has urged the Court to de-criminalise defamation on the ground that the penal provisions unreasonably curtailed the freedom of speech and even went beyond reasonable restrictions. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Prafulla C Pant ordered for suspension of the ongoing proceedings before trial court, relying upon April 17 order on…
Even as Flipkart has withdrawn from the controversial AirtelBSE -1.51 % Zero plan that allows mobile users surf some sites for free, the demand for net neutrality has sparked off an intense debate on the democracy of the internet. As Tweeples discus #savetheinternet and #netneutrality, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has at this…
‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ is one of the most talked and ‘used’ Fundamental Rights in India, however, only a few can get away after exercising it! This particular ‘right’ simply means that every citizen has the right to put forward their thoughts in public without any fear. However, the recent trends show that the…
In an age and time when many celebrities feel Twitter is an ideal way to directly interact with their fans, Ranbir Kapoor says he likes being safe than sorry. The new-age star from Kapoor khandaan says he stays off social media. While promoting his film Bombay Velvet, he clarified that social media was not for…
“The reported use of live ammunition by intelligence and security forces during protests is particularly alarming and we urge the authorities to ensure that international standards, including the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, are fully respected,” said spokesman for the Office of the UN High Commissioner…
In advance of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on 3 May and which falls this year on Sunday, the United Nations and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held on Friday in New York a commemoration on this year’s theme, ‘Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, & Media Safety in…
From the ‘Stone Age’ to today (in the ‘Digital Age’) one thing remains unchanged and will also remain unchangeable in the coming days, this thing is the basic needs of livelihood of human being; those are food, clothes, home, health and education. India has many natural sources of wealth. After 68 years of Independence, today…
Amanpour received the honour during a ceremony at UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova praised Amanpour for “her efforts to promote free, independent and pluralistic media, having the right to work free from the threat of violence, and contributing through this to peace, sustainability, poverty eradication and…
Welcoming the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) comprehensive Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Services,’ apex industry body Assocham has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with both the Authority and the Government for bridging the huge digital divide in respect of internet access and usage thereby securing digital inclusion together with…
Welcoming the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) comprehensive Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Services,’ apex industry body Assocham has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with both the Authority and the Government for bridging the huge digital divide in respect of internet access and usage thereby securing digital inclusion together with…