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plagiarism news

BTS agency denies plagiarism claims, vows legal fight after copyright lawsuits

BTS hit with Swim plagiarism lawsuit; BigHit Music says claims are baseless
Published on Jul 10, 2026 12:52 pm IST

Pritam breaks silence on claims of copying Cocktail 2 song from old Italian song

Pritam has composed the music for Cocktail 2.
Published on May 21, 2026 08:38 am IST

Grant applicants must disclose paper retractions from past 5 years: ANRF

Grant applicants must disclose paper retractions from past 5 years: ANRF
Updated on May 04, 2026 08:15 am IST

HC refuses to cancel Dhurandhar's certification, filmmaker won't 'defame' Dhar

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role.
Updated on May 01, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Aditya Dhar issues legal notice after claims of Dhurandhar 2 being copied?

Santosh Kumar RS claims Dhurandhar 2 is copied from his 2023 script
Published on Apr 03, 2026 07:23 pm IST

Strengthening the three pillars of scientific research integrity

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 12:11 pm IST

People of dubious character are more likely to enter public service

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Illustration: Olivier Heiligiers
Published on Jan 02, 2026 10:38 am IST

Sachet Parampara say streamers confirm Raanjhan isn't copied; sue for defamation

Sachet Tandon and Parampara Thakur compose music together as Sachet-Parampara.
Updated on Aug 30, 2025 06:48 pm IST

Sachet-Parampara hit back at plagiarism claims over viral song Raanjhan

Sachet Tandon and Parampara Thakur; Kriti Sanon
Published on Aug 30, 2025 06:09 pm IST

Saree label Suta accused of 'shamelessly copying' from Kerala brand Rouka

The controversy revolves around Suta allegedly copying Rouka's designs. (Shoprouka.com and Instagram/ roukabysreejithjeevan)
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Indian CEO copy-pastes Florida CEO’s post, changes Stanford to IIT

A Gurgaon-based founder has been criticised for lifting a Florida CEO's post (Representational image)
Published on Jun 30, 2025 11:00 am IST

How Bollywood writers are fighting plagiarism, stolen scripts, missing credits

Screenwriters in Hindi entertainment are grappling plagiarism, missing credits, and more.
Updated on May 31, 2025 05:19 pm IST

Malia Obama’s Nike directorial debut sparks copycat claims

Natalie Jasmine Harris accuses Malia Obama of copying her film, Grace, in a Nike commercial. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Dia Dipasupil / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
Published on May 18, 2025 07:11 pm IST

Was Laapataa Ladies copied from Burqa City? Netizens say ‘Cut, Copy and Paste’

Laapataa Ladies accused of being copied by Burqa City
Published on Apr 02, 2025 02:51 pm IST

Shraddha’s jewellery brand copies Cartier? Trolls say ‘Reebok Nahi, Rebuk’

Fan favourite Shraddha Kapoor is being trolled for her jewellery brand
Published on Jan 07, 2025 05:41 pm IST

From Adele and Ed Sheeran to Coldplay: The unending saga of plagiarism in music

From Ed Sheeran to Adele and Coldplay several prominent popstars and rock bands have been accused of plagiarising songs in the past
Published on Dec 19, 2024 04:17 pm IST

Harris ‘plagiarised at least 12 sections of her book’ a hard pill for Democrats

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at Erie Insurance Arena, in Erie, Pa., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 10:50 am IST

'LMAO… Wikipedia,’ JD Vance Mocks Harris over alleged plagiarism in 2009 book

Cover of Kamala Harris' Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 02:36 am IST

Did Kendrick Lamar steal lines from Twitter for Drake's beef track Not Like Us?

Fans claim Lamar lifted key lines from Twitter users for his track Not Like Us, sparking a debate on inspiration vs copying in rap.
Published on May 10, 2024 12:15 pm IST

The Holdovers accused of plagiarism by Luca writer right before Oscars 2024

Alexander Payne's dramedy The Holdovers is also up for the top prize.
Updated on Mar 10, 2024 12:58 pm IST

Ackman sends scathing warning to Business Insider over wife's plagiarism row

Bill Ackman, the chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management LP
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 10:52 pm IST

Bill Ackman ready to sue Business Insider

On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, Business Insider’s top executive and parent company said they were satisfied with the fairness and accuracy of stories that made plagiarism accusations against Bill Ackman's wife, a former MIT professor. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 10:17 am IST

Bill Ackman's stance on plagiarism switches after wife gets accused

Bill Ackman, chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management LP, speaks during an interview for an episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" in New York, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Ackman in October said he covered his short bet on US Treasuries, noting "there is too much risk in the world to remain short bonds at current long-term rates."
Published on Jan 07, 2024 07:46 pm IST

After Harvard shakeup, Bill Ackman guns for MIT President for plagiarism check

Bill Ackman, chief executive officer and portfolio manager at Pershing Square Capital Management
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 08:44 pm IST

Harvard president Claudine Gay faces new charge, accused of mishandling research

FILE PHOTO: President of Harvard University and current Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay listens during Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 02:46 pm IST

Ackman demands Harvard to cut ties with plagiarism-plagued president Gay

Bill Ackman calls for Claudine Gay to step down amid controversy
Published on Dec 24, 2023 10:32 am IST

Jawan copied from Thaai Naadu? Internet reacts to similarities between two films

Shah Rukh Khanin a still from Jawan, which was released on September 7.
Published on Sept 08, 2023 09:45 pm IST

AI threatening the anime industry? Korean webtoon uses AI to copy Mushoku Tensei

Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 will be out this summer
Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:27 pm IST

UGC to take strict steps to curb counterfeiting: Chairperson

Stringent measures initiated to curb counterfeiting, ranging from plagiarism to forging PhD certification, said UGC chairperson prof M Jagdish Kumar. (HT)
Updated on Jun 10, 2023 12:23 am IST

MU set to have its own Artificial Intelligence policy; says new VC

(Left) Professor Ravindra Kulkarni taking charge as MU VC from Prof D T Shirke. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 12:30 am IST