Free Expression
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The spectre of hurt religious sentiments: On the courage and necessity of Salman Rushdie
He has warned us repeatedly of the dangers of exempting religion from sceptical inquiry, critique or satire, out of fear of offending believers.
Rohit Chopra
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Why we should cancel the ‘cancel culture’
We cannot move forward together if we speak separately and alone.
Dino Sossi, The Conversation
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How the pandemic has allowed governments to step up efforts to police their citizens’ thoughts
Worldwide, the cult of intolerance is growing, with the powerful seeking to silence those they disagree with.
Salil Tripathi
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Why is the Indian government at war with Twitter?
The platform’s reach in India is small. But it is critical for political communication. Not surprisingly, the government wants to control it.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Delhi: Rights event disrupted by protestors after venue officials say it’s against national interest
Activist Kavita Krishnan said it was ‘appalling that leading rights defenders cannot hold a meeting in Delhi without such obstruction’.
Scroll Staff
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Kangana Ranaut’s legal notice to journalists’ groups is an intimidation tactic without substance
The most absurd of the charges is the suggestion that the call for a conditional boycott of the actor amounts to criminal intimidation and extortion.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘The dream we had all agreed to dream’ has been jolted: Ten years of ‘Offence: The Hindu Case’
I said that the forces of Hindutva would make India look like Nazi Germany or Talibanist Afghanistan. The saffron brigade is doing its best to prove me right.
Salil Tripathi
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‘They laugh at me because I look funny’: What life is like for people who cannot smile
Smiling is one of the fundamental ways people communicate.
Neil Steinberg, Mosaic
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A TN man was arrested for posting abusive remarks about Modi in Facebook chat. Is this justified?
The engineer was charged under the Information Technology Act for publishing material that contains a sexually explicit act.
Vinita Govindarajan
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Crushing the intellect: Pakistan’s war on free speech in the social media era
Facebook has agreed to remove 85% of content to respect Pakistan's crusade against 'blasphemy', paving the way to a new era of censorship on freedom of thought.
Altaf Khan, The Conversation
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Full text: 'Sing on Nahid, sing on Suhana,' says Muslim group against 'blinkered brand of Islam'
'The maulanas of Assam and the 'Mangalore Muslims' present before others the unpleasant picture of bigoted Muslims and an intolerant Islam.'
Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy
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The ‘fatwa’ against Assam singer Nahid Afrin that never was
While there was a pamphlet campaign to shut down the event at which the 16-year-old was to perform, a top Assam cleric says there is no fatwa against it.
Arunabh Saikia
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad