Dissent And Democracy
-
In the face of media repression and government control, Kenyans turn to memes to voice frustration
Memes have made it possible for Kenyans to navigate some of the existing legal barriers to free expression.
George Ogola, The Conversation
-
How Argentinians are pushing back against Javier Milei’s aggressive reform policies
Popular assemblies, student gatherings, and judicial and political actions are limiting the government’s initial plans.
Phoebe V Moore, The Conversation & Luciana Zorzoli, The Conversation
-
‘Ashoka is boring – thank god’: Co-founder’s post about protests contradicts university’s own vision
Sanjeev Bikhchandani derided student protests after the controversy about the institution’s treatment of a professor.
Kalpana Kannabiran
Trending
-
‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
-
Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
-
Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
-
Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
-
‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
-
In Delhi, space for dissent shrinks as police pressure venues hosting civil society events
Since last year, programmes on the incarceration of activists have been cancelled or moved to other venues after police objections citing ‘law and order’.
Zafar Aafaq
-
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
-
‘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
Video
-
Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
-
Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
-
Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
-
Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
-
Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
-
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
-
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
-
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
The Reel
-
‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
-
Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
-
‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
-
‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
-
‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
-
‘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
-
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
-
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
The Field
-
Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
-
Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
-
Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
-
Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
-
Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game