AI, Copyright, and Public Domain: A Legal Balancing Act
Explore the delicate balance in copyright law between creators' rights, owners' interests, and public domain access in the age of AI, with insights on legal challenges and user freedoms.
Explore the delicate balance in copyright law between creators' rights, owners' interests, and public domain access in the age of AI, with insights on legal challenges and user freedoms.
Indian-origin astronomer Shri Kulkarni receives the Royal Astronomical Society's highest honour for his groundbreaking work in time-domain astronomy. Discover his journey from IIT Delhi to global acclaim.
Senior advocate A M Singhvi tells Supreme Court that domain experts, not just legal advisors, are crucial for decisions on stray dogs, referencing the Aravalli hills case. Hearings continue.
Supreme Court questions animal rights activists' claims on stray dogs, citing bite cases. NGO seeks expert panel involvement. Hearing to resume Tuesday.
A PIL in Calcutta HC demands Kolkata's toxic air be declared a public health emergency after AQI hit 558, surpassing Delhi. Hearing on Jan 19.
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a key US media funding body for nearly 60 years, has voted to dissolve after Congress withdrew its federal funding. This marks a major shift for public media, impacting hundreds of local stations. Learn about
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation earmarks 10 key locations for mobile toilets and water tankers to improve public sanitation and water access for residents and visitors.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Srinath Sridharan critiques India's 'POHA' culture, where civic failures causing death are tolerated if they don't affect personal comfort. Read his stark analysis.
India's parliamentary committee plans heightened oversight of two dozen state-run firms in strategic sectors like nuclear energy and rare earths, aiming to boost compliance and performance. Learn about the impact on India's economic growth.
A Kolkata-born techie's video confronting a group singing Bollywood songs on a Vietnam cruise lounge goes viral, igniting a global debate on public etiquette and cultural sensitivity while traveling.
A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
Delhi High Court mandates strict e-KYC verification for domain name registrants to combat cyber fraud and phishing. New rules aim to protect consumers and brands. Read the full story.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
CDS General Anil Chauhan outlines India's need to prepare for both short, high-intensity anti-terror strikes and prolonged territorial wars. He highlights multi-domain threats and the new military revolution.
India's CDS Anil Chauhan warns future conflicts will be rapid, multi-domain, and hinge on tech asymmetry. IIT Bombay launches defence research centre to bridge ancient wisdom with modern tech.
The White House is investigating after a private YouTube finance livestream appeared on its official site for 8 minutes. Officials are checking for a cyber breach or technical glitch.
As the Kennedy Center rebrands to include Trump's name, comedian Toby Morton had already purchased the key website domain, creating a satirical hurdle. Get the full story on this unique clash of politics and digital wit.
Most Indian banks have migrated to the RBI-mandated bank.in domain to combat cyber fraud. IDRBT reports 889 domains registered by 747 banks, with a few still in transition. Learn about the new AI-powered threat analysis system.
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
Bengaluru-based space tech startup Digantara secures $50 million in funding to deploy a constellation of 15 space-based surveillance satellites, expanding its global operations for space domain awareness. Read more about this strategic move.
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Using public Wi-Fi in India? Learn how cybercriminals exploit cafes, airports & hotel networks to steal data. Essential security steps to protect your laptop now.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani retains police commissioner Jessica Tisch, inheriting controversial Domain Awareness System surveillance network. Will he reform it?
Madhya Pradesh's former AIDS control website mpsacsb.org hijacked, falsely advertising jobs. Official email compromised, risking citizen data. New domain MPSACS.in launched.
Indian users typing Perplexity.in are being redirected to Google Gemini. Discover how this domain oversight affects the AI startup's India expansion plans and what it means for users.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses a petition by lab technicians seeking promotions, ruling that creating posts and amending service rules is an exclusive executive function. Read the full analysis.