Artistic Freedom
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Two paintings depicting Modi as Hindu deities removed from Vadodara college exhibition
Maharaja Sayajirao University said it did not want to risk hurting anyone’s sentiments.
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Censor board chief asks ‘Pathaan’ makers to make changes in songs
A song titled ‘Besharam Rang’ featuring Deepika Padukone’s character in a saffron dress for a few seconds had created controversy.
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Amitabh Bachchan says questions are being raised on civil liberties, freedom of expression
Meanwhile, at the same film festival, actor Shah Rukh Khan said that social media is driven by certain narrowness.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Former Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam teacher arrested on charges of sexual abuse
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Deepika Padukone’s attire in ‘Pathaan’ song highly objectionable, says Madhya Pradesh home minister
Narottam Mishra said that if the filmamkers do not ‘correct’ certain costumes, the state government will decide on whether to allow the movie’s screening.
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Guess what? Banksy’s anonymity shouldn’t compromise his rights in copyright fight with fashion brand
The elusive artist has accused fashion retailer Guess of exploiting his artwork without consent.
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TMC invites comedian Vir Das to Kolkata after his Bengaluru show was cancelled
Das’ show was cancelled on Thursday after a Hindutva body alleged that he has insulted India, its women and the Hindu religion.
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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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Comedian Vir Das’ show cancelled in Bengaluru after police complaint by Hindutva body
Hindu Janajagruthi Samithi spokesperson Mohan Gowda welcomed the cancellation, alleging that Das has insulted India, its women and the Hindu religion.
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Hindutva body files complaint against comedian Vir Das, demands his show in Bengaluru be cancelled
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has claimed that Das’ last year show ‘I come from two Indias’ had ‘denigrated the nation’ and hurt the sentiments of Hindus.
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Delhi HC summons Leena Manimekalai on plea seeking to stop her from showing Kaali smoking cigarette
Two FIRs have been filed against the filmmaker alleging that the poster of her documentary hurt religious sentiments of Hindus.
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The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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‘Do not feel safe anywhere’, says filmmaker Leena Manimekalai on backlash against ‘Kaali’ poster
The filmmaker said that trolls attacking her had nothing to do with religion or faith.
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Comedian Munawar Faruqui performs in Mumbai with support from Congress unit
This was his first show after 16 cancellations in several cities because of threats from Hindutva groups.
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Congress’ Digvijaya Singh invites comedians Munawar Faruqui, Kunal Kamra to perform in Bhopal
The shows of the two comedians have been cancelled in Bengaluru this month due to threats to the venues.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship