Tag: Disinformation

  • Varanasi Vigilantism Allegations: Interfaith Rumors, Rule of Law, and Paths to Communal Harmony

    Varanasi Vigilantism Allegations: Interfaith Rumors, Rule of Law, and Paths to Communal Harmony

    Allegations of an assault in Varanasi over interfaith rumors highlight why vigilantism has no place in a constitutional democracy. This analysis explains the legal framework in Uttar Pradesh and India, including key Supreme Court judgments protecting adult autonomy and anti-lynching guidelines. It clarifies that the phrase “love jihad” lacks a legal definition and that only…

  • Selective Editing Sparks Uproar: HJS Warns Gomantak TV, Seeks Full Varna Debate Video

    Selective Editing Sparks Uproar: HJS Warns Gomantak TV, Seeks Full Varna Debate Video

    HJS spokesperson Dr Manoj Solanki has accused ‘Gomantak TV’ of selectively editing a 27-second clip on the Varna system, risking reputational harm and social tension, and has sought broadcast of the full, unedited debate. This analysis explains why context matters in high-stakes discussions, outlines India’s civil and criminal defamation frameworks, and highlights applicable broadcast standards…

  • Viral Rooftop Fall at a Holi Celebration: What the Footage Shows, Risks, and Safer Festivals

    Viral Rooftop Fall at a Holi Celebration: What the Footage Shows, Risks, and Safer Festivals

    A widely shared Holi 2026 video shows a man tipping loose material from a rooftop and then falling, sparking intense online debate. This analysis clarifies what the footage does and does not reveal, urges restraint until official injury-status confirmation, and explains why even small objects dropped from height can cause severe harm. It outlines relevant…

  • Ravana’s Propaganda Playbook: Ramayana Lessons to Outsmart Modern Fake News

    Ravana’s Propaganda Playbook: Ramayana Lessons to Outsmart Modern Fake News

    Fake news is not new; the Ramayana documents how Ravana weaponized deception through staged visuals, false alerts, and narrative control. The golden deer ruse functions like a modern disinformation operation, exploiting urgency and emotional reflexes. In response, Hanuman models careful verification and authenticated proofs, while Vibhishana’s dissent shows moral courage against echo chambers. These scenes…

  • Bangladesh Youth Firearms Training: Essential Analysis, Risks, and Proven Paths to Peace

    Bangladesh Youth Firearms Training: Essential Analysis, Risks, and Proven Paths to Peace

    This analysis examines claims about youth firearms training in Bangladesh with clear, verifiable criteria, separating routine preparedness from allegations of sectarian mobilization. Readers discover how to evaluate sources, identify disinformation, and understand the legal and institutional context that governs training programs. The discussion highlights implications for India–Bangladesh relations and regional security without resorting to alarmism.…

  • China’s Invisible War With India And The World

    China’s Invisible War With India And The World

    By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd). On 15 June 2020, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) backstabbed the Indian Army patrolling team during the Galwan Valley Clash. The whole nation was angry, but the flag-bearers of the India-China Friendship Association (ICFA) were unwavering in their support for China. ICFA didn’t see any reason to sever ties with China or…