The Campaign Against Hate Speech says the Bill in its present form raises several concerns that warrant careful review. A civil society organisation has urged the Karnataka government to subject the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, to wider public consultation before it is tabled in the Legislative Council. It has … Read more
Getty Images Hair twiddling can be distressing to watch if you have misokinesia “If I see someone tapping their fingers on a desk, my immediate thought is to chop their fingers off with a knife,” an anonymous patient confides to a researcher. Another shares: “When I see someone making really small repetitive movements, such as … Read more
The Tamil Nadu government has accorded sanction to prosecute BJP State president K. Annamalai for his “hate speech” against a “Christian Missionary NGO”, based on a legal opinion from the State Public Prosecutor (SPP) of the Madras High Court. According to a government order (G.O.), the legal opinion was sought based on a petition filed … Read more
The Chhattisgarh police have called at least eight BJP functionaries, including spokespersons and the IT Cell in-charge of the State unit, for questioning in connection with alleged hate speeches posted by them on social media. Taking cognisance of a complaint by the ruling Congress, in which the complainants had objected to terms like “Bhupesh ka Jihadgad” … Read more
Bihar Education Minister and senior Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Chandrashekhar has triggered a controversy by stating that the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem based on the Ramayana, Manusmriti, an ancient Sanskrit text, and Bunch of Thoughts, authored by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue M.S. Golwalkar, “spread hatred in society”. “It is mentioned in the Ramcharitmanas that people … Read more
The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Supreme Court, on October 21, 2022, … Read more
One of the most common ways of taking a drug is to swallow a pill. However, young children and people with health conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease to throat cancer can have trouble getting down a tablet or capsule. Other drugs, such as insulin, need to be injected, which can be painful and even trigger … Read more
The 15th fixture IPL 2020 was won by Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets with 5 balls remaining. Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates a wicket with RCB captain Virat Kohli. (Courtesy of BCCI) HIGHLIGHTS Virat Kohli in awe of Devdutt Padikkal’s talent and eye for the game Virat Kohli scored … Read more