Jaipur: Free speech is facing a threat in India sprouting from “religious motivations, political biases and social judgments” and this reflects “apathy” on the part of the state, Juergen Boos, the President and CEO of the Frankfurt Book Fair, observed on Wednesday. “Attempts in the recent past to silence journalists,[Read More…]
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Journalist attacked with knuckle duster in Mumbai
Four people attacked a journalist in Mumbai late night on Sunday while he was on his way to home. Calling it an attempt to murder, the Times Now journalist Herman Gomes shares his horror on Facebook where he describes how the attack took place near Gamdevi police station while on[Read More…]
The speech we will not hear
My dear countrymen, I have given 4 speeches from these very ramparts. Today I come to you as a changed man. I am only going to speak the truth and nothing but the truth. And I am going to keep it brief, trust me. The world has recognized me as[Read More…]
Freedom of Speech and Expression is essential to the Indian democracy
Padmavat after name changes and several cuts is finally ready for release but the path has not been easy. The Supreme Court recently ordered in favour of the Padmavat makers and allowed it to screen the film in the four states that had banned it (Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and[Read More…]
Fundamental logic, the common link between Paresh Rawal and Abhijeet
If Jesus Christ were alive today he would have been over 2000 years old. But he isn’t alive. He was crucified, even if he were not, he would not have been living anyway; reason being, human beings don’t live that long. How do we know this? It is scientifically proven,[Read More…]