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despite some scepticism towards Wikipedia, its information tends to be far more factual than broad datasets like the Common Crawl, which scrape diverse web pages from the internet. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Wikipedia operator loses court challenge to regulations under UK Online Safety Act

August 11, 2025 4:18 pm

The Online Safety Act was criticised earlier this month by social media site X, which said significant changes were needed to the law.

Drawing a line in the sand: SC judgment reaffirms right to free speech

May 12, 2025 11:58 am

The Supreme Court has reminded lower courts and litigants alike that judicial power must be exercised with restraint, especially in matters concerning speech

Monkeys take 'selfies,' sparking copyright dispute

August 08, 2014 1:27 pm

Monkey see, monkey do. But when a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright?

Will You be Paid to Post a Picture?

February 18, 2014 6:33 pm

The wave of free information production on the web is on the wane

Aapka Apna Wikipedia

October 17, 2010 1:44 pm

The tiny community of enthusiasts behind Indian-language Wikipedias has a passion for native tongues and an eye on the future.

The Wiki way of the world

September 08, 2009 2:37 am

Wikipedia,the worlds largest encyclopedia reached a new milestone after eight years of online existence it has three million articles...

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Explained Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death: what happens now

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh, File)

Red Fort Blast: NIA arrests another aide of Umar Nabi, was involved in modifying drones

Investigators say he worked closely with suicide bomber Umar Nabi as the probe widens across multiple states.

Entertainment Malayalam's first action hero did over 100 films in 6 years; died performing dangerous stunt hanging from a helicopter

Renowned for his courage and bravery to perform extremely adventurous and dangerous scenes without stunt doubles, it was Jayan's penchant for perfection that eventually led to his untimely demise.

Entertainment Awkward conversations and constant interruptions, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show has nothing much to say

Kajol and Twinkle Khanna turn host with Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

Akon pants pulled during Bengaluru concert

donkeys pull Mahindra Thar Roxx in Maharashtra

Sports How Kolkata pitch exposed Indian batsmen’s weakness of skill and temperament

In both innings at Eden Gardens, India's Ravindra Jadeja fell leg before the wicket to Harmer. Both times, he was guilty of playing with the bat behind the pad. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Sports Temba Bavuma: South Africa's Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win

Temba Bavuma is calm, even soporific, a square silhouette of perfection. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Opinion Key to Bihar’s victory script is the new grammar of Modi politics, governance

Amid poor guardrails, global crypto market stood at $2.6 bn in 2024, could grow to $15 bn by 2035

Lifestyle ‘Don’t ignore a lump or a mouth ulcer that won’t heal’: Oncologist explains early symptoms of India’s most common cancers

Oncologist on early cancer warning signs you must never overlook

Technology Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus review: The decibel-killer that helps you sleep better