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After initial denial, CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug gaps in IT system

After initial denial, CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug gaps in IT system

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For two weeks, an IIT expert team worked 16 to 18 hours every day to patch vulnerabilities that were emerging in the CBSE IT ecosystem The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) invited ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, 19, this week for meetings with an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) expert team to flag security gaps in its IT ecosystem. Mr. Adhikary had last month reported “critical vulnerabilities” in the portal that stores sensitive student data. The CBSE had earlier denied any breach in its data security. “Nisarga is a bright kid. He found important vulnerabilities. We were curious to understand his thought process. Because he happened to be in Delhi, we exchanged messages and found him very focused on cybersecurity, so we called him in to help us fix the system,” a member of the IIT expert team said.  “It is very important to admit that there is a breach, but earlier CBSE was not properly advised on how to deal with the situation. On the contrary, when the JEE (Advanced) portal had a minor breach, …

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

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Air India has terminated more than 1,000 staff in the last three years for ethical breaches, including those for misusing the employee leisure travel system, according to the airline’s chief Campbell Wilson. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” (Reuters) Flagging that hundreds of employees are terminated every year due to non-compliance, Wilson has also emphasised that the staff need to act in the right way even when others are not looking. As Air India implements cost-saving measures amid significant financial headwinds, Wilson made the remarks during the town hall meeting with the staff on Friday, according to sources. Tata Group-owned Air India has around 24,000 employees now. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” such as smuggling things off the plane and allowing excess baggage onto the aircraft without being charged. He also mentioned hundreds of staff who had misused the Employee Leisure Travel …

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty drops surprise resignation citing ethical concerns| India News

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty drops surprise resignation citing ethical concerns| India News

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HDFC Bank on Wednesday said its chairman Atanu Chakraborty had resigned with immediate effect, with his March 17 letter to the board citing “certain happenings and practices within the bank” that were “not in congruence” with his personal values and ethics. Atanu Chakraborty had joined the board of HDFC Bank in May 2021. (Mint) In a regulatory filing late Wednesday night, India’s largest private sector lender said the Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of board member and HDFC group veteran Keki Mistry as interim part-time chairman for three months starting March 19. The bank said Chakraborty submitted his resignation letter to the board on March 17. “We confirm that there are no reasons other than those mentioned in the said letter, for the resignation of Chakraborty,” the bank said. Ethical concerns cited in resignation In his letter addressed to the chairman of the bank’s governance, nomination and remuneration committee, Chakraborty said he decided to step down after observing developments that conflicted with his personal values. “Certain happenings and practices within the bank, …

India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn

India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn

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New Delhi, February 2026 — As India races to integrate artificial intelligence into its healthcare system—through telemedicine expansions, AI diagnostics, and massive data digitization under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)—a growing chorus of experts is sounding the alarm: without deliberate focus on equity, ethics, and inclusion, the technology could exacerbate rather than bridge the country’s deep healthcare inequalities. India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn India’s digital health transformation is among the world’s fastest. Initiatives like ABDM aim to create unified digital health records for hundreds of millions, while AI tools are already boosting diagnostic accuracy by 20-30% in some areas and enabling early detection of diseases like tuberculosis and cancer. The Economic Survey 2025-26 positions AI as a “force multiplier” for addressing care gaps, and events such as the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 emphasize frugal, inclusive applications in healthcare. Yet, prominent voices argue that unchecked deployment threatens to create a two-tiered system—benefiting urban, digitally connected populations while marginalizing rural, low-income, and underserved communities. “AI offers extraordinary potential …

AI actor Tilly Norwood’s creator says stars should ‘future-proof’ themselves, believes AI is more ‘ethical’ than traditional acting | Hollywood News

AI actor Tilly Norwood’s creator says stars should ‘future-proof’ themselves, believes AI is more ‘ethical’ than traditional acting | Hollywood News

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Artificial intelligence is dominating the technological world at the moment, but with AI becoming as big as it is said to be, concerns about its ethics have been a topic of conversation in many industries. Even in the film industry, directors, actors and writers all over the world are trying to take a stand so that AI doesn’t take their place or use their likeness or work without consent. In between all this, AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood has sparked further controversy, with many rallying against the idea. Now, the creator of Tilly, Eline van der Velden, has spoken up about her creation. Velden, who is the CEO of AI company Particle6, shared with Variety why she thinks that Tilly is important for the future of Hollywood. For those calling Tilly nothing more than a piece of code, Velden said, “When people talk about Tilly Norwood, they often forget one crucial detail: there’s a real person and a creative human vision behind her. Actors have always brought characters to life, and that’s exactly what I did …

Standards of ethical values higher for lawyers seeking to contest bar polls: SC| India News

Standards of ethical values higher for lawyers seeking to contest bar polls: SC| India News

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The standards of ethical values are higher for lawyers, the Supreme Court on Friday said while refusing to allow a plea of a Telangana lawyer who has been barred from contesting the upcoming state bar council elections on account of pending criminal complaints. “The standard of ethical values are higher for lawyers,” the CJI said. (PTI) A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi prima facie observed that the “he is not the person who should be allowed to contest the (Telangana State Bar Council) elections.” The top court was hearing a plea of Rapolu Bhaskar, a prominent Telangana High Court advocate, assailing provisions of disqualification of an advocate in state Bar Council. Referring to the provisions, a lawyer, representing Bhaskar, said he was neither convicted nor punished in any matter. “The standard of ethical values are higher for lawyers,” the CJI said, adding lawyers often approach courts when any tainted person is contesting general elections. Referring to the recent poor public perception about bar leaders, the CJI …

How Fiona Arakal is Reimagining Ethical Food from the Ground Up

How Fiona Arakal is Reimagining Ethical Food from the Ground Up

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Equally important was building trust with the local community in Niravi Pudupatti. As outsiders, gaining buy-in was crucial. Fiona recognized the need to bridge their lack of farming knowledge with the deep-rooted expertise of the villagers. Hiring locally was essential, not just for labour, but for partnership. A pivotal moment involved building a large, 6,000 sq. ft factory smack in the middle of the farm in 2017. This significant investment, made even before they had substantial crops to process and was a deliberate choice, “I knew we have to do something outrageously demonstrative for the villagers to prove to them that we are here to stay and we are not tourists; not someone with a flight of fancy. So, we built a proper factory structure with floors and roof and lights just so that it would signal to the people how serious we were,” she says. It underscored Ishka’s promise not just to farm, but to process locally, creating skilled, “white collar” jobs for educated locals alongside field work, fostering a truly integrated local enterprise. “I said we will grow …

‘Performing Monkeys’: Why Did Miss England 2024 Milla Magee Quit Miss World 2025? Ethical Concerns Raised During Pageant

‘Performing Monkeys’: Why Did Miss England 2024 Milla Magee Quit Miss World 2025? Ethical Concerns Raised During Pageant

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Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, has officially withdrawn from the Miss World 2025 pageant being held in Telangana, India. She arrived in Hyderabad on May 7 but returned to the UK on May 16, ending her journey at the global competition. Magee cited personal and ethical concerns as her reasons for stepping away from the beauty pageant. A spokesperson from the Miss World Organisation confirmed that Charlotte Grant, the runner-up at Miss England, has now replaced Magee in the competition and has arrived in Hyderabad to continue England’s representation. In a statement to British tabloid The Sun, Magee shared that she was disappointed with the overall environment of the Miss World 2025 pageant. She said it did not meet her expectations of the ‘beauty with a purpose’ mission that Miss World promotes. Speaking about her experience, Milla Magee expressed disappointment with how the pageant was run. “I went there to make a difference but we had to sit like performing monkeys,” she said. Calling the event outdated, she added, “It’s stuck in the past. Morally …

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique | Hollywood

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique | Hollywood

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Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like, his will to lead as strong as Moses parting the Red Sea, and his compassion akin to a bodhisattva, an enlightened being who guides Buddhists on the spiritual path. While scholars, comic book writers and fans alike are struck by the religious undertones in Superman comics, they say what separates Superman from the ever-growing pack of superheroes is his singular ability to bring hope in a hopeless world. As fans celebrate Superman Day on Friday, marking the 87th anniversary of the original superhero’s birth, they are also eagerly anticipating James Gunn’s film “Superman” set for release on July 11. This version starring David Corenswet, the first Jewish actor to play …

Empowering Sport Psychologists through Ethical Practice and Innovation

Empowering Sport Psychologists through Ethical Practice and Innovation

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Bengaluru, India – March 8, 2025: The Indian Sports Psychologist Association’s (INSPA) Mind The Gap 2025conference successfully concluded on March 8, 2025, following two days of impactful learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. With over 150 participants, this year’s conference marked a significant step toward advancing ethical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration in sport psychology. Pre-Conference Workshop: Addressing the Slippery Slopes of Sport Psychology – Ethics by Chris Harwood (ISSP Ambassador) The conference commenced with a powerful pre-conference workshop led by Dr. Chris Harwood, ISSP Ambassador (International Society of Sport Psychology), titled Addressing the Slippery Slopes of Sport Psychology. This workshop delved into complex ethical dilemmas in sport psychology practice, providing participants with essential frameworks for sound decision-making. Attendees explored strategies to maintain professional boundaries in diverse sporting contexts, equipping them to handle challenging scenarios with confidence. Keynote Highlights Dr. Harwood also delivered an inspiring keynote address titled What Makes a Practitioner – Tying the Loose Ends Together, which encouraged participants to integrate their personal philosophy, ethics, and methodologies into a cohesive sport psychology practice. This keynote …