Caught in the Click: Understanding Dark Patterns in the Digital Age
Have you ever tried to cancel a subscription and ended up in a never-ending loop? Or clicked “No” only to be guilted into saying yes? These are not UX bugs. They’re features. Intentionally deceptive ones. Welcome to the world of dark patterns. What are dark patterns? Dark patterns can be defined as “practices or deceptive…
Pay or Perish? ANI v. YouTubers and the Future of Fair Dealing in India
In a recent and intensifying controversy, several Indian YouTubers have accused leading news agency Asian News International [“ANI”] of using copyright enforcement tools not merely to protect its content but to strong-arm creators into paying hefty amounts under the threat of YouTube channel termination. While ANI claims it is asserting its legitimate intellectual property [“IP”]…
Kunal Kamra in Hot Water Again: A Case of Satire or Copyright Violation?
What happened? In March 2025, comedian Kunal Kamra released Naya Bharat, a satirical comedy video that used iconic Bollywood tunes like “Hawa Hawai” and “Bholi Si Surat” to deliver biting political commentary. The video struck a chord with many but also a nerve with some. It quickly gained traction and was just as quickly taken…
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