The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is at the centre of controversy again, this time over the resignation of its chairperson, Leela Samson. She resigned citing “interference, coercion and corruption of panel members” as the reasons for quitting. Reports suggest that Samson, who was serving as the chief on an extension till the government appointed a…
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is at the centre of controversy again, this time over the resignation of its chairperson, Leela Samson. She resigned citing “interference, coercion and corruption of panel members” as the reasons for quitting. Reports suggest that Samson, who was serving as the chief on an extension till the government appointed a…
(Reuters) – A film that features a self-styled spiritual leader in jewel-studded costume riding motorbikes and sending the bad guys flying has prompted the chief of the country’s censor panel to quit, citing government interference. Other members of the panel were expected to quit on Friday, in support of Leela Samson’s resignation after an appeals…
(Reuters) – A film that features a self-styled spiritual leader in jewel-studded costume riding motorbikes and sending the bad guys flying has prompted the chief of the country’s censor panel to quit, citing government interference. Other members of the panel were expected to quit on Friday, in support of Leela Samson’s resignation after an appeals…
Jammu and Kashmir has bagged the National Award for e-Governance for the best district-level initiative in the country.
The Department of Administrative Reforms, Ministry of Personnel and the PMO have selected Jammu and Kashmir for National Award e-Governance 2014-15 for the best district- level initiative in the country, an official spokesman said today.
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Infosys Ltd plans to invest USD 250 million (INR 1,554 crore) in “Innovate In India Fund”, aimed at supporting startups and new ideas. The funding plan was announced by Infosys Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Vishal Sikka in a meeting with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, as according to a The Hindu report. Infosys’ Innovate in…
Gustavo Martinez is the first Hispanic chief executive officer (CEO) of global advertising agency J Walter Thompson Co.(JWT). He joined JWT in 2014 as global president and was named CEO on 1 January 2015, succeeding Bob Jeffrey. Martinez was in India to announce the appointment of Tarun Rai as the new JWT CEO for India. He spoke about emerging markets…
The US has reacted cautiously to the statement made by the Pope Francis on freedom of speech, who had said such rights entail limits and that other people’s religion could not be insulted or mocked. Noting that freedom of speech comes with responsibilities, the US said that violence in no way could be justified to…
The US has reacted cautiously to the statement made by the Pope Francis on freedom of speech, who had said such rights entail limits and that other people’s religion could not be insulted or mocked. Noting that freedom of speech comes with responsibilities, the US said that violence in no way could be justified to…
When hackers breached the firewalls of Sony Pictures Entertainment, they also fired a missive at corporates worldwide. Hacking is now a clear and present danger. In a chat with Corporate Dossier, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO,Kaspersky Lab, who calls cyber weapons the most dangerous innovation of this century, discusses the dark side of internet. Edited excerpts:
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