Free Speech Debate
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Why traditional definitions of free speech are obsolete in the age of Trump and social media hatred
Words don’t just hurt people. They can also threaten democracy.
Peter Ives, The Conversation
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India’s government supports Macron – but at home neither opposes violence nor defends free speech
Anti-Muslim prejudice, not larger principles, seems to have prompted the response.
R Raj Rao
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Does Bloomsbury’s decision to withdraw book on Delhi riots undermine free speech? A debate ensues
Before outrage, some facts.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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Left demand to cancel ‘right-wing’ Pondy Lit Fest sparks fresh debate on free expression
The literature festival, scheduled to begin in Puducherry on August 17, has been accused of promoting a right-wing agenda.
Harsimran Gill
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Protests against Umar Khalid and Tarek Fatah remind us why free speech is endangered in India
Threats to freedom of expression and the denigration of the culture of debate are critical threats to Indian democracy.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Free speech debates need to go beyond the ‘radicals’ vs ‘liberals’ divide
The two views aren't necessarily on opposing sides.
Eric Heinze
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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'Don't use dirty words in front of ladies': How puritanism stopped my comedy show in Allahabad
A member of comedy group Aisi Taisi Democracy recounts how they were asked to stop their routine by NIT professors on Tuesday.
Varun Grover
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Why Norway's largest newspaper is taking on Mark Zuckerberg on its front-page
Update: How Facebook was forced to reinstate the iconic Vietnam 'napalm girl' photo it had earlier censored.
Scroll Staff
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Podcast: Can freedom of speech and political correctness go hand-in-hand?
At a time when noisy debates make for prime time TV and people jostle between offending and being offended, we look at how India lost its capacity for dialogue.
Devdutt Pattanaik and Jerry Johnson
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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'If you don't like a book, throw it away': High Court brings author Perumal Murugan back to life
Key sections from the Madras High Court judgement that has quashed criminal proceedings against the Tamil author.
Scroll Staff
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A Facebook post, a growing storm and the curious case of an IAS officer's transfer
Days after he was transferred for a message in praise of Nehru, Madhya Pradesh served notice on Ajay Gangwar for an alleged anti-Modi comment from January '15.
Rakesh Dixit
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Freedom of speech at JNU: Is there really any difference between sedition and blasphemy?
Should hurting sentiments, whether against a state, god or prophet ever be criminalised?
Shoaib Daniyal
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game