Hari Thapliyaal

Dr. Hari Thapliyal is a seasoned professional and prolific blogger with a multifaceted background that spans the realms of Data Science, Project Management, and Advait-Vedanta Philosophy. Holding a Doctorate in AI/NLP from SSBM (Geneva, Switzerland), Hari has earned Master’s degrees in Computers, Business Management, Data Science, and Economics, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and a diverse skill set.

With over three decades of experience in management and leadership, Hari has proven expertise in training, consulting, and coaching within the technology sector. His extensive 16+ years in all phases of software product development are complemented by a decade-long focus on course design, training, coaching, and consulting in Project Management.

In the dynamic field of Data Science, Hari stands out with more than three years of hands-on experience in software development, training course development, training, and mentoring professionals. His areas of specialization include Data Science, AI, Computer Vision, NLP, complex machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, pattern identification, and extraction of valuable insights.

Hari’s professional journey showcases his diverse experience in planning and executing multiple types of projects. He excels in driving stakeholders to identify and resolve business problems, consistently delivering excellent results. Beyond the professional sphere, Hari finds solace in long meditation, often seeking secluded places or immersing himself in the embrace of nature.

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Bans and Blocked Items:

  1. BBC Film - The BBC was banned for 2 years.
  2. Sedition Charges - Under the UPA government, 12,000 sedition charges were filed against activists.
  3. Sedition Charge for Power Cut Complaint - An individual was charged with sedition for complaining about a blackout.
  4. Cartoon of Mamata Banerjee - A chemistry professor was arrested for sharing a cartoon of Mamata Banerjee in Bengal.
  5. Editor in Gujarat - An editor was jailed for 15 days for criticizing the COVID response of the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
  6. Books Banned under Nehru’s Era:
    • Nine Hours to Rama by Stanley Wolpert
    • Chandramoini
    • Audrey Mende
    • Heart of India by Campbell
    • What Has Religion Done for Mankind?
    • Ratna Bat Singh
    • Nepal by Tony Hagan
    • The RSS Organizer - Censored, and its publishers were prosecuted.
  7. Films Banned:
    • Gokul Shankar
    • Rumi
    • 19 to War
    • Ganga Jamuna
    • Mahesh by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
    • Gora by Rabindranath Tagore
    • Jadu Ki Guri by Balraj Sahni
    • Fogi
    • Neil Aakar N
  8. Songs and Music Bans:
    • Hindi film songs banned from air.
    • V Pop music banned from air.
  9. Press Restrictions:
    • A column critical of Nehru was discontinued (specific columnist not named).
    • Ads in Times of India discontinued for speaking against government policy.
  10. Play Bans:
    • Nadagam Communis - Actors arrested.
    • Play Nag Mohan was banned.
    • Jadu Ki Guri actors arrested.

Additional Points:

  • Historical Context: The speaker references how the current government’s actions are similar to past actions taken by previous governments, particularly the Congress party.
  • Censorship: There are several instances of censorship mentioned, where individuals faced repercussions for criticizing the government or expressing dissent.

This list highlights the various instances of bans and restrictions noted in the speech, reflecting on the history of free speech and censorship in India.

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