Censorship
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How British censorship laws ended up creating a rich archive of Black history
Plays written by Black playwrights submitted to the British government for licensing, which remained out of sight for decades, have now been made public.
Kate Dossett, The Conversation
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
The mob censorship of the web series ‘Tandav’ is yet another example of intolerance.
Nandini Ramnath
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Railway officer objects to Khushwant Singh’s ‘obscene’ book being sold at Bhopal station
The incident occurred on Wednesday, when Railways Passenger Services Committee’s Chairperson Ramesh Chandra Ratn was on an inspection drive.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Punjab: Amarinder Singh orders ban on TV serial after protests by Valmiki community
A group called the Valmiki Action Committee claimed that the serial contains derogatory remarks, distorts historical facts and offends sentiments.
Scroll Staff
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US: Harry Potter books removed from library of Catholic school on advice of ‘exorcists’
Reverend Dan Reehil of St Edward Catholic School in Nashville told parents of school students that curses and spells used in the books are actual curses.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on Netflix, Amazon Prime
The court rejected the petition on the grounds that there was no public interest involved.
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Video
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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How South Africa’s apartheid regime burnt books, not in small numbers but in tens of thousands
Book-burning has been a constant through history, but this was on an industrial scale.
Archie Dick, The Conversation
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‘Condom ads too obscene to be aired during day’: Court dismisses NGO’s plea against Centre’s order
The Rajasthan High Court said the advertisements were aimed at promoting condoms as instruments of pleasure, instead of for contraceptive use.
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Condom ads without sexually explicit content allowed at all hours, clarifies Centre: Report
Advertisements that aim to inform citizens about methods of safe sex, without objectifying women, are not banned, the ministry said.
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The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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Rajasthan High Court issues notice to Centre on its order banning condom ads between 6 am and 10 pm
The bench was hearing a petition filed by a nonprofit, which has called the order ‘arbitrary and meaningless’.
Scroll Staff
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Condom advertisements to only be aired between 10 pm and 6 am after Centre issues advisory
The information and broadcasting ministry said it had issued the notification based on complaints made by viewers.
Scroll Staff
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Long before ‘Padmavati’: Remembering the row over Vijay Tendulkar’s Marathi play ‘Sakharam Binder’
An archival article details the circumstances around the ban on ‘Sakharam Binder’.
Ashok H Desai
The Field
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals