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Budapest Convention and Demilitarising the Cyberspace

In the present times, cyberspace has not only become central to various sectors from social, economic, political to geo-strategic and defence, but also vital to a nation’s existence....

August 13, 2014

Vulture Funds in India

The Vulture funds can be best understood by their analogy with Vultures. As an animal is about to die, we see circling vultures patiently waiting to pick over...

August 13, 2014

‘Burra katha’ exponent Daroji Eramma passed away

The renowned and one of the last exponents of ‘Burra Katha’ Daroji Eramma (84) passed away. Ms. Eramma, belonged to the ‘Budaga Janagama’ community, a nomadic tribe (SC),...

August 13, 2014

Advertising Standards Council of India

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory voluntary organization of the advertising industry. It was founded in 1985 and is an NGO. Objective of the ASCI...

August 13, 2014

Outstanding Parliamentarian Award to Arun Jaitley, Karan Singh and Sharad Yadav

President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee presented the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards to Arun Jaitley, Dr Karan Singh and Sharad Yadav for the year 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. The awards...

August 13, 2014

Paid News in India

The Press Council of India (PCI) defines paid news as any news or analysis appearing in print or electronic media for consideration in cash or kind. However, it...

August 13, 2014

Newspapers during British India

In 1684, British had established a printing Press in Bombay. However, even before that we have traces of Press in India. In 1550, the Portuguese had brought a...

August 13, 2014

Collegium system set to be abolished as Congress supports new Commission

With the Congress and regional parties deciding supporting the NDA’s Constitution amendment bill to set up the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), the collegium system of appointing judges...

August 13, 2014

Panel recommends Awardees for Arjuna Award, No Khel Ratna

The 12-member selection panel, headed by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, recommended the names of 15 sportspersons for the prestigious Arjuna Award. However, the committee did not recommend anyone...

August 13, 2014

Direct Cash Transfers will cut down corruption: Raghuram Rajan

The Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Mr. Raghuram Rajan, vociferously supported Direct Cash Transfers (DCT) to the poor, saying this would help curb corruption by breaking the...

August 13, 2014

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