Bangalore University sets up separate hostel for Northeastern students

Bangalore: After the tragic death of Arunachal boy Nido Taniam in Delhi, one the largest varsities in India - the Bangalore University - has now set up a separate hostel for Northeastern students. The university said that the idea behind it is to protect students from racial discrimination. "We will build the hostel, install CCTV cameras, make security arrangements and put security also. That's how we can protect the safety and interest of the north east," said B Thimme Gowda, Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University. While students from the Northeast have a mixed opinion on a special hostel for them, the larger question is, will su…
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CNN-IBN, IBN7 to pay Rs 1 lakh for ‘biased’ report

New Delhi, Dec 23, 2012 [TOI] --- The News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh and asked two TV channels — CNN-IBN and IBN7 — to apologize for airing "biased, tendentious and factually incorrect" reports on the Haryana government flouting laws to allot land to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT).  "The reportage is an example of sensationalization with the purpose of promoting and improving the image of the channels, which is unethical journalism," the order said. The NBSA has asked both channels that carried the story on August 1 and August 5, 2011, to telecast an apology.  In a &…
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