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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
State Information Commissioner picks of Haryana govt. opposed by INLD
Controversy has erupted over the appointments of State Information Commissioners by the Haryana government with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) raising questions over their legality and seeking their immediate cancellation. A petition was also filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday by an advocate challenging the appointments. Chief Information Commissioner TVSN Prasad, a former Chief Secretary, and four State Information Commissioners – Amarjit Singh (a retired Haryana Civil Service officer), Karamveer Saini, Neeta Khera and Sanjay Madan – were administered the oath of office and allegiance by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday. Questioning the appointments, INLD State president Rampal Majra said the choice of Ms. Khera, a former Haryana Public Service Commission member from 2016-22, was in violation of Article 319 (D) of the Constitution, which prohibits appointment of the State Public Service Commission members to statutory posts. Earlier, Kulbir Chhikara, who was a member of HPSC from 2015-2021, was also made State Information Commissioner in 2023 in violation of this provision, said Mr. Majra. The INLD leader also opposed the appointment of Priyanka Dhupar, who faces charges in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl from Assam during her time as a member of the Child Welfare Committee, Bhiwani. 'The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Haryana Child Protection Commission had recommended suspension of Ms. Dhupar and legal action against her. In a case of money fraud, the Bhiwani Bar Association had also debarred her,' said Mr. Majra in a press statement. Ms. Dhupar, though named one of the five State Information Commissioners, was not invited for the oath ceremony. Mr. Majra accused former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of collusion with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party saying that he was part of the committee for selection as a representative of the Opposition, but did not raise any objections. Denying the charges, Mr. Hooda said it was for the scrutiny committee to decide on the eligibility of the candidates and if there is any violation of law, it must be examined. Meanwhile, Punjab and Haryana High Court advocate Jagmohan Singh Bhatti has sent a legal notice to Haryana Chief Secretary, among others, against the appointment of the five State Information Commissioners saying that it was violation of Section 15 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 since the committee must comprise the Leader of the Opposition, but the post was lying vacant since September 12, 2024. Praveen Attrey, media secretary of the Haryana CM, told The Hindu that the appointments were made as per legal provisions and the government had taken legal opinion from the Advocate General in this connection. 'We had written to the State Congress unit seeking the name of their leader for the purpose of representation in the committee, and the party had forwarded Mr. Hooda's name,' said Mr. Attrey.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI is not a threat to human creativity but a powerful ally, say tech leaders
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a threat to human creativity but a powerful ally—this was the unifying message across all three sessions on the opening day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan Tech leaders from around the globe gathered to explore how AI is revolutionising media, storytelling, and digital production, while firmly positioning India at the forefront of this creative-tech transformation. Opening the day, Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen delivered a keynote on "Design, Media and Creativity in the Age of AI". He traced the evolution of the digital landscape—from the early days of the internet to the mobile revolution and now the AI era—emphasising India's increasing impact, with over 500 million people consuming online content and a growing appetite for regional language storytelling. Narayen stressed that AI is augmenting, not replacing, human creativity. 'Generative AI is enabling Indian creators to transcend traditional mediums,' he said, noting its growing influence in imaging, video, and design. From blockbuster films to real-time storytelling on mobile devices, AI is expanding the canvas for creators. He also outlined a four-part roadmap for India to assume global leadership: boosting creativity and production, evolving business models, building an AI-ready workforce, and fostering entrepreneurship. Live Events In the fireside chat "AI Beyond Work", NVIDIA's Richard Kerris, Vice President, and Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director of NVIDIA India, explored how AI is transforming the relationship between people and machines—particularly in creative domains. Dhupar reflected on the evolution of personal computing. 'PCs used to sleep after office hours. But humans don't,' he noted, referencing NVIDIA's long-standing vision of computers as creative collaborators—a vision now being realised through AI. Kerris provided a personal reflection, describing the challenges of early 3D animation. 'With generative AI , we can go from idea to creation much faster,' he said. He added a note of caution: 'Just because we all have a camera on our phone doesn't make us all great photographers.' Dhupar reinforced this sentiment: 'Creative people live their work. AI doesn't replace that—it enables it.' Kerris added, 'AI puts tools in your hands—but knowing the craft, the basics, that's still essential.' The final session, a masterclass titled "Bringing Stories to Life with Gen AI", was led by Anish Mukherjee, Solutions Architect at NVIDIA. He demonstrated practical uses of generative AI—from converting static images into digital humans to creating multilingual voiceovers and AI-generated music using NVIDIA's Fugato model. Mukherjee explained how the combination of large language models, AI animation, and DLSS technology is creating immersive storytelling experiences—particularly in gaming. 'AI-powered characters that respond intelligently to players are redefining narrative engagement,' he said. He concluded with a call to leverage computational power, robust datasets, and sophisticated algorithms to unlock AI's full creative potential. Open-source tools like Nemostack, he noted, are empowering creators to innovate across sectors.
