MediaNama’s Hybrid Discussion on IT Rules and the future of online speech in India | 23 April at IHC, New Delhi

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MediaNama’s discussion on  IT Rules and the future of online speech in India Date: April 23, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM to 5 PM Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Register here (for in-person attendance) | Zoom link  Reading List prepared for the discussion. This discussion will examine the impact and implications of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, including their effect on intermediary liability, safe harbour protections, content moderation, and government oversight of online speech. Agenda 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Session 1: Victims of Censorship in India 1:55 PM – 2:45 PM: Session 2: MeitY’s Expanding Mandate: Rule 3(4), the timelines for content takedowns, and the Safe Harbour, in the context of Shreya Singhal and the IT Act 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM: Open house discussion 3:25 PM – 4:15 PM: Session 3: MIB’s Expanded Reach: The IDC, Part III, and Government Oversight of News Content and impact on users online 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Open house discussion Topics will be exploring in their discussions: Opening address by the individuals affected by online censorship and content takedowns. Implications of Rule 3(4) for intermediary liability and safe harbour Impact of evolving executive directions on platform compliance Shift from “actual knowledge” to continuous compliance expectations Operational challenges posed by compressed takedown timelines Risks of over-compliance from intermediaries and automated content removal without oversight Expansion of IT Rules’ Part III to user-generated news-related content Role and extended powers of the Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) Implications for individuals posting or sharing news content Constitutional concerns and judicial scrutiny Impact on news publishers and digital platforms.

Book Discussion: How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage | 25 April

Book Discussion: How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage  

Speaker: Prof. Ranjay Gulati, Harvard Business School.

Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by networking
Venue: Bharti Enterprises Corporate Office, Piazza Auditorium, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070.

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Events on Frugal Innovation : Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

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Festival of Ideas

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Festival of Ideas in Bangalore FRUGAL INNOVATION Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future Organised as part of the “INDIA - FRANCE YEAR OF INNOVATION” Day 1 | 24 April 2026 The French Institute in India and Alliance Française de Bangalore invites you to the Night of Ideas that will launch the Festival of Ideas on Friday, 24 April 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards. The night will begin with a conversation on Frugality and the Pursuit of Happiness, featuring Cédric Carles and Navi Radjou moderated by Vipasha Devi Tilak. This discussion will explore how frugality offers new pathways toward well-being and sustainability in a rapidly changing world. It will be followed by the opening of the exhibition A World Without End, adapted from the internationally acclaimed graphic novel by Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici. The exhibition sheds light on the causes and consequences of climate change while encouraging collective awareness and action. Date: 24th April 2026 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Alliance française de Bangalore Tea will be served at 6:30 PM   RSVP to attend Day 2 | 25 April 2026 As part of the Festival of Ideas, we are also delighted to invite you to the Frugal Innovation Forum on 25 April 2026 at the Science Gallery Bengaluru 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Co-curated with frugal innovation expert Navi Radjou, the forum will bring together inspiring voices from fields such as healthcare, education, architecture, and AI to explore practical, human-centered solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges. Explore the Programme Copyright (C) 2026 French Institute in India. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a privileged contact of the French Institute in India.

TISS Online Summer School on 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 | 20-25 April

The School of Public Policy and Governance - TISS, Hyderabad, invites applications for its TISS Summer School on 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀.

This Summer School examines climate change not only as an environmental issue, but as a question of governance, adaptation, finance, data, and transition. Designed in an accessible and interdisciplinary format, the programme introduces participants to key themes shaping contemporary climate debates.

Themes include:

• Climate Change and Commons
• Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
• Climate Governance
• Climate Finance
• Climate Change and Big Data
• GreenTransitions

• Dates: 20-25 April 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM IST onwards daily 
• Mode: Online (Zoom)
• Registration Fee: No registration fee
• Certificate: Certificates will be provided
• Last date to apply: 17 April 2026

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JNU organises Krishna Bharadwaj Memorial Lecture by Prof. Somak Raychaudhary | ​16th April at 4 pm

JNU organises Krishna Bharadwaj Memorial Lecture by Prof. Somak Raychaudhary | 16th April at 4 pm

JNU organizes an Essay Competition on Dr. Ambedkar and His Knowledge Production | 13 April

JNU organizes an Essay Competition on Dr. Ambedkar and His Knowledge Production | 13 April 2026

New Article "Learning Through Doing and Tinkering: Exploring the Role of Atal Tinkering Labs in STEM Education in India" by M Govind

Learning Through Doing and Tinkering: Exploring the Role of Atal Tinkering Labs in STEM Education in India
by M Govind - Connected Science Learning, 2026, DOI: 10.1080/24758779.2026.2624833. 
Abstract: The importance of STEM education in promoting innovation has prompted many countries to adopt innovative policies and programs for strengthening STEM learning. In India, the Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), based on the principles of the maker movement, are designed as informal workspaces where children engage with hands-on activities with tools and equipment. This study examines the perspectives of students and teachers on tinkering activities and investigates how tinkering facilitates the learning of STEM concepts and their application in developing solutions to local problems. The study is based on a questionnaire-based survey and interview of 510 respondents, including students (466) and 44 teachers from 26 schools located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India. Our study showed that through tinkering and assembling prototype models, students were able to grasp STEM concepts more effectively and design innovative solutions. However, the study also found that while ATLs enrich learning through creativity and problem-solving, they risk diverting students’ attention from foundational knowledge and placing additional burdens on teachers if not aligned with the formal school curriculum. Our study contributes to the theoretical understanding of how informal learning contexts enhance students’ understanding of concepts and their real-world applications.