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Dear Reader,
In the past weeks, the alterations to the NCERT history textbooks have raised hackles. These 'rationalisations' have been seen as an attempt to nullify references to social and cultural pluralism, paper-over entrenched social hierarchies, and encourage a sense of insularity by discouraging a constructive view of the world. The India Forum analyses the deletions and dwells on the inspiration behind the effort.
The rise of generative AI-based Chatbots has raised concerns about some of its adverse impacts – including on the confidentiality of health data of citizens. Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) published a series of guidelines on the use of AI in biomedical research and healthcare. MediaNama brings you its broad contours.
India’s Special Marriage Act is designed to facilitate the union of persons irrespective of their religion or caste. However, the Act is not without its faults. Mojo Story chronicles the fragilities of the legislation and profiles an organisation that works to mentor and guide couples to overcome the hurdles.
And, as New Delhi prepares to host the G20 summit meetings scheduled in coming September, Article 14 reports that thousands have been rendered homeless after a spate of demolitions in the capital. These demolitions done without prior notice or any effort at rehabilitation, have played havoc with the lives of the residents.
For more such stories from the grantees this week, please read on.
Warmly,
Sunil Rajshekhar
IPSMF
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