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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing