Cyber Bullying
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Four arrested for harassing journalist Barkha Dutt through calls, messages
Dutt had filed an FIR in February after she received abuses and threats following the Pulwama attack.
Scroll Staff
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Editors Guild seeks police action for journalists’ abuse, asks social media firms to be responsible
Business models that thrive on hate are ‘reprehensible’, the Guild said of social media companies.
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National Commission for Women demands speedy police inquiry into Barkha Dutt’s harassment
The journalist said she had filed a complaint with the Delhi Police on Monday.
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Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Journalists including Barkha Dutt, Abhisar Sharma allege online harassment after Pulwama attack
Some journalists and others such as Prashant Bhushan complained of receiving abusive messages as they offered to help Kashmiris who were being targeted.
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In Tamil Nadu, ‘trolling culture’ created by fans of film stars is hitting new levels of viciousness
Any unflattering remark about their idols is met with torrents of abuse, even rape and death threats. Actor Kasturi Shankar is the latest high-profile victim.
S Senthalir
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Indian children are the most cyberbullied in the world, according to a study
Instances of cyberbullying in India have increased this year, with over 37% parents saying their children have been victims at least once.
Durba Ghosh, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Kerala writer says she continues to receive threats online even after filing police complaint
Aparna Prasanthi complained against cyber bullying after she received rape threats following her criticism of actor Allu Arjun’s latest film.
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Kerala: Law student receives threats over Facebook post on menstruation taboos
The woman added that a group of unidentified men wearing masks had threatened her sister.
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Kolkata: Man arrested for Facebook comment threatening to rape woman and her brother
The complainant had deleted Agniswar Chakraborty’s comment from a photograph, and he had retaliated with vile threats.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Gauri Lankesh murder: Facebook user posts ‘hit list’ of ‘her kind’, gets booked by Delhi Police
Journalist Sagarika Ghose filed a complaint against one Vikramaditya Rana after he shared posts calling for her and several others’ assassination.
Scroll Staff
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Children at risk: Cyber bullies and trolls find convenient targets in minors
Most online harassment cases concern children and young adults with little knowledge of legal recourses available to them.
Abhishek Dey
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Was asked to push Snapdeal to drop Aamir Khan, claims ex-BJP social media volunteer in upcoming book
‘I am a Troll’ by journalist Swati Chaturvedi alleges that the ruling party is directly involved in the online abuse of its political opponents.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa