Plagiarism

The commission has directed university vice chancellors that decisions in the case of promotions, selections, credit allotment and awarding research degrees must be based on an evaluation of the applicant’s published work to ensure the work being submitted for promotion and selection is not self-plagiarised. read more

The ace fashion designer, who returned to the ramp with his couture collection ‘Tabriz’ after a break of three years, says the time off helped him analyse the current fashion scene and what he needs to do stand apart as a couturier. read more

Strict guidelines, penalties and awareness programmes can help tackle the problem read more

With slow fashion and ‘sustainability’ being the buzzwords, there has been a remarkable change in the way brands communicate with the buyer says designer Anita Dongre. read more

The move is part of the ministry’s effort to improve the quality of education and research in universities and institutes of higher learning. read more

The song Njano Raavo Irulu Neendi Vannu, featuring Dileep and Namitha Pramod from Kammara Sambhavam, has been composed by Gopi Sunder and the lyrics are by Rafeeq Ahamed. read more

In many ways, India’s attitude towards copying and pasting of content exemplifies the stand it usually takes on IPR-related issues such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and geographical indications, which has consistently fallen short of international... read more

Stranger Things showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer have been sued for allegedly ripping off the idea of a short film to create their hit Netflix show. read more

The draft rules for students states that in non-core areas, plagiarism of up to 10% would not invite any penalty while that of between 10% and 40% would mean the students will have to submit a revised research paper within six months. read more