Actor Manoj Bajpayee questioned why Bollywood stars who remain silent on public issues are considered stars. In a conversation with Sanjay Sharma, he also spoke about ideological differences, freedom of expression and the need to respect dissent in a democracy
A public university must not belong exclusively to the government of the day; it must remain a place where students can learn and unlearn, and where authority can be questioned
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests as a democratic right, accusing the government of restricting freedoms through shutdowns and internet suspensions. He said the party remained committed to non-violence and urged citizens to hold elected representatives accountable
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years, calling it an emotional homecoming. Her visit for an anti-fundamentalism literary event has reignited discussions on free speech, secularism and the state's changing political landscape
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has lodged a complaint against the suspension of Osmania University professor B Manohar, calling it an allegedly illegal and unconstitutional move. He accused authorities of acting with a dictatorial mindset to instill fear on campuses.
The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed India’s first anti-hate speech law, providing for imprisonment of up to seven years. While the government cited Supreme Court observations, the BJP opposed the move, alleging threats to free speech, the press, and political dissent
Hyderabad: Students of Gitanjali Primary School participated in a discussion on gender equality by talking about how women can be equally triumphant. Some children shared their experience of how they were told that girls can’t play all kinds of sports as they are not physically strong. They also talked about many women who made it […]
