Censorship Battle
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Margaret Atwood’s flamethrower of a stunt and the misguided moral certainty of book burning
The author has announced a special edition of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ that cannot be set on fire.
Charles Barbour, The Conversation
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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and 13 other online platforms sign up for self-regulation code
Each platform will set up a committee to address consumer complaints, the Internet and Mobile Association of India said.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre in plea for regulation of online streaming platforms
The petition alleged that the platforms were showing ‘uncertified, sexually explicit and vulgar’ content.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘Mountains too are equal to men’: In these poems, the personal has a ripple effect on the world
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Netflix, Hotstar to self-regulate content to avoid potential government censorship: Reports
India’s Central Board of Film Certification does not have the power to censor or certify content on the internet, only films and trailers in theatres or TVs.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on plea to regulate Netflix, Amazon Prime Video content
The petitioner alleged that these platforms show ‘uncertified, sexually explicit and vulgar’ content.
Scroll Staff
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Pahlaj Nihalani’s plea against censor board cuts rejected by Bombay High Court
The former Central Board of Film Certification chief has claimed that the decision was influenced by personal vendetta.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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‘Sacred Games’ row: Netflix tells HC it has not changed ‘objectionable’ word used for Rajiv Gandhi
The media service provider told the Bombay High Court that it has no intentions of changing the word either.
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‘Sacred Games’ row: Criticism or even expression of dissatisfaction is permissible, says Delhi HC
The court was hearing a petition demanding that certain scenes from the Netflix series be deleted as they allegedly defamed late PM Rajiv Gandhi.
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‘Sacred Games’ row: Delhi High Court says actors cannot be held liable for what they say in a show
It also asked an advocate who filed a PIL asking for a few scenes to be deleted from the series to justify why his plea was in the interest of the public.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Censorship or debate starter? Why removing Waterhouse’s Nymphs from a UK gallery was a bad idea
The decision to remove a 19th-century painting because of its portrayal of naked women was a heavy-handed way of making a valid point.
Matthew Potter, The Conversation
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Censor board rejects ‘Padmavati’ application, says it is incomplete
Doubts increase over whether Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie will be able to keep its December 1 release date.
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Kerala High Court rejects filmmakers’ pleas seeking to screen documentaries at ongoing festival
At such festivals, pictures do not need a censor certificate but require a censor exemption from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings