Zarni Ansari

Ayodhya Files - Meet Abhishek Upadhyay its whistleblower 🦸 Not every hero wears a cape. Some just refuse to stay silent. While mainstream media looked the other way, independent journalist Abhishek Upadhyay took a tip-off about the theft of Ram Temple donations in #Ayodhya and turned it into a national scandal. Despite knowing the immense power and reach of the forces he was taking on — the BJP and RSS ecosystem — he chose truth over comfort. From reporting the “dream” story on June 7, to pushing it relentlessly, his courage forced an #SIT, an #FIR, and the first arrests. That’s what real journalism looks like. In an era where too many have surrendered to fear or favours, Abhishek Upadhyay stands as a rare beacon of integrity and grit. May he stay safe and protected. The country needs more journalists with this kind of spine. @upadhyayabhii #AbhishekUpadhyay #ChandaChori #RamTemple #JournalismWithCourage #IndependentMedia

How do you even process a headline like this? Every click has a cost. It should never be a child’s future. Children are not content. They are not clicks. They are not commerce. If the BBC’s investigation is accurate, it exposes something far more disturbing than a technological failure. It raises the possibility that one of the world’s largest digital platforms allowed advertisements that allegedly promoted child sexual abuse material, with some directing users to exploitation networks on Telegram. A BBC Eye investigation has found that Instagram in India is running ads promoting child sexual abuse material — and making money from these ads. Some of the ads feature children who appear to be as young as seven or eight and link out to content on the messaging app Telegram. Reporter Divya Arya tracks down a former Meta executive-turned-whistleblower to find out how Instagram’s moderation system has failed to detect these ads — and, still searching for answers, confronts the head of Meta in India. Let that sink in. This isn’t about politics. It isn’t about left versus right. It isn’t about supporting or opposing a particular company. It’s about Child Support & Safety on SM platforms. It is about one simple question: How can a platform with billions of users, some of the world’s most advanced AI systems, and enormous moderation resources fail to detect something this horrific? If these allegations are substantiated, they demand far more than a corporate statement. They require complete transparency, independent investigations, criminal accountability where applicable, and an urgent review of how digital advertising systems are monitored worldwide. The internet has transformed the way humanity communicates. It should never become a marketplace that predators can exploit while corporations unknowingly—or worse, negligently—profit from it. Children deserve better. Parents deserve answers. Society deserves accountability I sincerely hope every allegation made in this investigation is examined thoroughly and independently. If even a fraction of what has been reported is true, it represents one of the gravest failures of online safety in recent years. No business model, no algorithm, no engagement metric, and no advertising revenue can ever justify failing to protect a child. #ChildAbuse #Meta @Meta #Instagram @instagram @finkd @facebook @India_NHRC

Character is revealed not when it’s easy to speak, but when speaking comes at a cost. In an age where fear often masquerades as wisdom and silence is rewarded, standing by one’s convictions takes uncommon courage. Whether one agrees with him or not, Kunal Kamra has chosen self-respect over submission and principle over convenience. Democracies are strengthened by voices that refuse to be intimidated by power—however mighty or vindictive it may seem. Moral courage is measured not by applause, but by the willingness to stand firm when the consequences are real. Kunal Kamra has set a high standard: that dignity is never worth trading for comfort. 🔥🫡 @kunalkamra88

Neighbours just crossed into a new league while India struggles to even stay where it is. Vietnam ($4,970), Philippines ($4,850) & Sri Lanka ($4,670) — officially upgraded by World Bank to Upper-Middle Income on July 1. India? Still stuck in Lower-Middle Income since 2009 with ~$2,800 per capita. We’re the world’s 5th largest economy… but per person, the gap is stark. Some states are racing ahead — the national picture tells another story. Time to turn size into real progress for every citizen. #EconomicReality #NeighboursRising #IndiaPerCapita

That’s a rather shameless disgraceful reputation earned. “‘Give him any award, and he’ll come running’: Narendra Modi racks up honours on overseas trips Indian PM has a habit of collecting awards on his travels, some as their first and only recipient”: The Guardian