MIB focuses on gender sensitization and women’s portrayal in media; drives dialogue on media responsibility

Broad areas of discussion included current media portrayals of women and their impact on social perceptions, identification of common stereotypes of women in media and challenges that the women in the industry face. Discussion focused on the responsibilities of media outlets in creating fair and inclusive narratives and accountability strategies and the use of gender-sensitive language. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The discussion focused on the responsibilities of media outlets in creating fair and inclusive narratives and accountability strategies and the use of gender-sensitive language.

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DoT’s technical arm has new draft on D2M tech standards in final stages: Report

S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY Government of India, will attend the event as the Chief Guest, further emphasising the Government’s support for digital inclusivity initiatives. (Representative Image: Rodion Kutsaiev via Unsplash)

D2M technology will allow beaming of live TV content directly to mobile phones without a cellular data connection.

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Google vs Indian apps battle: Startup ecosystem must be protected

On March 1, Google announced it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with its billing policies.

The Union Minister said, “Ultimately, the startup ecosystem and the people who have created so much value in our society, in our economy, in our people’s lives, creating such innovative solutions, they must be protected.”

Nishchay Malhan aka Triggered Insaan receives Best Creator In Gaming Category award from PM Modi

More than 1.5 lakh nominations came in and around 10 lakh votes were cast. There are a total of 200 nominees vying for the inaugural award. (Images sourced via LinkedIn and X)

Malhan shared that an award in the gaming category is a big recognition, positively welcomed as gaming is finally receiving the spotlight it deserves.

Gaurav Chaudhary aka Technical Guruji receives Best Creator In Tech Category award by PM Modi

The PM shared, “There’s one topic that India is doing a lot towards. And I’ve been telling leaders all over the world about it - Digital India’s success. I always have one request in this space. For a bright future, we need ensure that technology is democratised.” (Images sourced via LinedIn and X)

“We know that India has a talented bunch of people. And after these initiatives when manufacturing began in India and foreign companies began entering and investing in the country, I thought that I too could share some of my own knowledge to enhance growth,” Chaudhary said.

boAt’s Aman Gupta receives Celebrity Creator of the Year award by PM Modi at National Creators Awards

More than 1.5 lakh nominations came in and around 10 lakh votes were cast. There are a total of 200 nominees vying for the inaugural award. (Images sourced via LinedIn and X)

“Just like how people line up to buy a foreign product, we want that foreigners to line up to buy Indian products,” boAt’s Aman Gupta said when he received his award from PM Modi.

AiyyoShraddha receives Most Creative Creator – Female award by PM Modi at National Creators Awards

More than 1.5 lakh nominations came in and around 10 lakh votes were cast. There are a total of 200 nominees vying for the inaugural award. (Images sourced via LinkedIn)

AiyyoShraddha mentioned how sometimes because of political or social issues, the country’s overall atmosphere becomes tense. This is what she strives to reduce through her content. No matter how stressful a situation is, we Indians find a way to smile through it, she said.

BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia receives ‘Disruptor of the Year’ award from PM Modi

More than 1.5 lakh nominations came in and around 10 lakh votes were cast. There are a total of 200 nominees vying for the inaugural award. (Images sourced via LinkedIn)

The Prime Minister advocated the importance of sleep and asked Allahbadia to curate some content that highlights this and spreads knowledge about it.