Censorship Controversy
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Is censoring Roald Dahl on moral grounds a good idea?
The recent decision to revise the author’s best-known children’s books might defeat the purpose.
Michelle Smith, The Conversation
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Ramachandra Guha to stop writing for ‘Hindustan Times’, says his column was censored
The historian said the editors he worked with were ‘happy to publish the piece’ on the Central Vista project, but had been overruled by the management.
Scroll Staff
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How do you write mythological fiction in the age of censorship? Author of a Padmavati novel speaks
Even publishers are jittery about historical and mythological fiction, says Anuja Chandramouli.
Anuja Chandramouli
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Why a ‘fail-safe’ signalling system fails to prevent deadly train crashes
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Gujarat HC invokes Manusmriti while hearing minor rape complainant’s abortion plea
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If Aamir Khan could be given his right to free expression with PK, why not godman Ram Rahim?
The decision to allow 'MSG' to be screened is a triumph for free speech in India.
Abhishek Sudhir
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As censor board sees mass resignations, a look at six recent controversies it battled
During Leela Samson's term at its helm, the CBFC got flak for passing vulgar comedies like 'Grand Masti' and for failing to certify politically charged documentaries like 'The Textures of Loss'.
Scroll Staff
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Ten members of censor board quit as storm rages over godman's film
Move follows chairperson Leela Samson's resignation from the board, citing government interference.
Scroll Staff
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The real story of the Dera Sacha Sauda movie: a turf war between the BJP and the Akali Dal
There's more to 'Messenger of God' than meets the eye.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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How did appellate tribunal clear godman’s film so quickly, censor board member asks
Leela Samson quits and censor board members are unhappy with the tribunal's decision to reverse CBFC review committee's rejection of 'MSG: The Messenger of God'.
Nayantara Narayanan