By Felix Anthony Miao, May 21, 2923: Are we speaking with the heart? As journalists, do we speak the truth in love? These are two relevant questions we need to ask ourselves, reflecting on the message of Pope Francis on 57th World Communication Day. With misinformation almost becoming synonymous toContinue Reading
Kochi, Jan 15 : The ongoing synod of Syro-Malabar Church has decided to approach the cyber cell against online media spreading “wrong and malicious news” about the Church. “The fabricated news is being published aimed at destabilising the unity in the Church and abusing bishops through character assassination. The laity shouldContinue Reading
WhatsApp, on July 10, announced the launch of a new feature globally that will highlight when a message has been forwarded versus composed by the sender. The move follows the ongoing debate in various parts of the world, including India, on tackling spread of fake information on the platform ownedContinue Reading
Kannur: Starting from this week, teachers in 150 government schools in Kerala’s Kannur district will train students of class 8 to class 12 how to identify fake news. Under an initiative by the district administration, Satyameva Jayate, the students will be taught them how to distinguish between genuine information andContinue Reading
Chandigarh : Mohali town, adjoining Chandigarh, on May 29 witnessed high drama as a number of transgenders carried out a “naked” protest. The transgenders were protesting an alleged “fake news” published in a daily newspaper that members of their community waylaid motorists and people on the airport road to extortContinue Reading
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ On Sunday May 13, the Catholic Church will observe the 52nd World Communications Day. The theme this year is contextual and challenging. In a hard-hitting message for the day, Pope Francis dwells on ‘Fake news and journalism for peace’ whilst highlighting the scriptural text “TheContinue Reading
The March 19-20 workshop addressed the topic, “The Effective Use of Social Media.”Continue Reading
New Delhi: Several journalist associations on Tuesday attacked a central government order that threatened to take away the accreditation of journalists who were found propagating fake news. But following widespread criticism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered to withdraw the order earlier in the day. The order issued on Monday nightContinue Reading