Dissent And Democracy
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A letter to Lady Justice: Umar Khalid had some faith in your blindfold – is he not worth defending?
An appeal by a friend of the jailed activist.
Anirban Bhattacharya
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‘Every idea is an incitement’: Where is the line between democratic protest and sedition?
Recounting histories of courtcraft and judicial understanding on liberty for dissenters and freedom of expression.
Kalpana Kannabiran
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Umar Khalid’s real crime? Challenging the government as a Muslim
For the justice system today, the call for revolution and threats of violence can mean different things, depending who said it.
Apoorvanand
Trending
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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Nobody can warn anyone, says Kiren Rijiju after SC ultimatum to Centre on appointment of judges
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Why the idea of JNU is still worth fighting for
Its educational model aimed at harnessing India’s social, economic and regional diversity produced inspired and responsible citizens, writes a former student.
Rohan D’Souza
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Aruna Roy interview: ‘Free speech is the most important right eroded over the past seven years’
The social activist, who was a driving force behind the stir for the RTI Act and MGNREGA, explains what it takes to sustain a truly participatory movement.
Sneha Philip & Smarinita Shetty
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‘Let the voices of democracy prevail’: Freed activists say they will fight for jailed colleagues
Out on bail, Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal describe their experiences in Tihar jail.
Akanksha Mishra
Video
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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Watch: This dog was taking a ride on the roof of a car in Bengaluru
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Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities?
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Watch: Adele moved to tears as fan shows up with picture of his late wife to her Las Vegas show
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Around the world, autocrats like Vladimir Putin are deploying ruthless repression to stay in power
History shows that strong-arm tactics by autocratic leaders trigger a reaction that ultimately topples their regime.
Shelley Inglis, The Conversation
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Naomi Klein: In Modi government’s clampdown on critics and climate activists, Big Tech is an enabler
Tech giants like Google and Facebook appear to be aiding and abetting a vicious government campaign against activists like Disha Ravi.
Naomi Klein
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Opinion: A toolkit for democracy to resist state vigilantism
The Delhi Police knows, as did the Duty Magistrate, that Disha Ravi has infringed no law.
Nivedita Menon
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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How China’s new national security law further restricts Hong Kong’s autonomy
Hong Kongers can now be penalised for just discussing self-determination.
Brendan Clift, The Conversation
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In 2018, Bangladesh used brute force to quell student protests. It’s time to address official lapses
The country had seen two widespread movements, demanding job quota reforms and better road safety.
Adam Shapiro
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Beijing is shooting itself in the foot by trying to stamp out Hong Kong protests with violence
China’s multi-pronged control strategy involves the spreading of misinformation, supporting authorities in Hong Kong and threatening to intervene with force.
Adam Ni, The Conversation
The Field
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Fantasy football: Stressful or fun – is it the enjoyable hobby it was meant to be?
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Chamari Athapaththu column: Sri Lanka have never been as confident as we are ahead of this World Cup
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s poor run of form – ‘I have no words for it’
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WPL: Mumbai Indians hire Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami, Devieka Palshikaar in coaching staff
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Mithali Raj column: India’s chances at the T20 World Cup will be largely dependent on the top order