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Creativity, censorship and clever camouflage
The Dramatic Performances Act of 1876 was enacted to quell the expression of anti-colonial sentiment.
Published on May 02, 2025 03:07 PM IST
Mallika Ravikumar
Governor’s biography a guiding scripture for new generation: U.P. CM
The CM also said Anandiben Patel’s journey from a small village in Gujarat to the governorship of India’s largest state was marked by challenges
Published on May 02, 2025 06:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Day after FIR, LU asst prof clears the air over remarks on Pahalgam terror attack
‘The word terrorist is only used for terrorists supported and sponsored by Pakistan, who carried out the brutal killing of Indians in Pahalgam by asking their religion,’ reads her post
Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:24 PM IST
A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:16 PM IST
AP |
US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
THAILAND-ACADEMIC/USA (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Reuters |
Allahabad University, college teachers' body cross swords over talking to media
Allahabad University, college teachers' body cross swords over talking to media
Published on Apr 02, 2025 03:50 PM IST
PTI |
TMC seeks Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams
While demanding Bharat Ratna for Williams (59), Nadimul Haque said her success has always been celebrated in India
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:35 PM IST
Free speech is not negotiable
There is a message for the political class in Supreme Court’s reiteration of the constitutional right
Published on Mar 30, 2025 09:35 PM IST
HT Editorial
Sanjay Raut backs Kunal Kamra amid ‘traitor’ jibe row: ‘Jhukega nahi’
Sanjay Raut stated that Kunal Kamra would rather die than submit or fear the alleged threats amid the ongoing controversy.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 04:24 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh
Kamra is an urban Naxal who uses low level comedy to defame respected: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis demands apology from comedian Kunal Kamra for mocking Eknath Shinde, as Shiv Sena protests escalate and investigations begin.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Kunal Kamra's first reaction on Shinde row: ‘Not against law to poke fun’
Shiv Sena workers vandalised a Mumbai studio where Kunal Kamra filmed his show. Habitat comedy club, impacted by the attack, announced a temporary shutdown.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Tamil Nadu magazine website blocked, row erupts
The cartoon featured in the magazine aimed to comment on PM Modi’s silence concerning the handcuffing and deportation of Indian immigrants by US authorities.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 04:00 AM IST
KA Shaji
Access to judiciary being weaponised; institutions not working within domain: Dhankhar
Access to judiciary being weaponised; institutions not working within domain: Dhankhar
Published on Jan 22, 2025 05:04 PM IST
PTI |
Ajay Rai slams harassment of BHU students, vows to fight for free speech
On December 26 last year, 13 students of BHU were arrested for allegedly engaging in a scuffle with the Proctorial Board, obstructing government work, and attempting to burn a copy of Manu Smriti
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
India, EU reiterate commitment to uphold human rights, media freedom
The strengthening of national and international mechanisms to protect and promote human rights and the shared values of democracy, freedom and rule of law figured in the India-EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi
Published on Jan 08, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Lebanon to extradite son of late Muslim cleric al-Qaradawi to UAE, PM's office says
LEBANON-EMIRATES-POLITICS:Lebanon to extradite son of late Muslim cleric al-Qaradawi to UAE, PM's office says
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 12:58 PM IST
Reuters |
Student union files petition in HC against Pune varsity decision on holding protests
SPPU has taken a decision that students must obtain 8 days’ notice before holding a protest or agitation on university grounds
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Brazil-X fight, and limits of free speech in democracies
The conduct of X and Musk is indeed problematic and it must be tamed, if not reformed. However, the Brazilian method is crude and counterproductive
Published on Sep 10, 2024 09:01 PM IST
French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 01:54 AM IST
AP |
France's Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t political
France's Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t political
Published on Aug 26, 2024 09:00 PM IST
AP |
Denial of humanitarian aid in conflict zones exposes weak commitment to humanity
This article is authored by Mehdi Hussain, former assistant professor - political science, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:10 PM IST
X withholds some posts till poll period after Election Commission order
The order alleged that the posts violated the polls code that came into effect with the announcement of the schedule for Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 06:57 AM IST
China promoting Mandarin in parts of Tibet: Report
The report added that Tibetans face restrictions not only on their right to freedom of assembly, but also on expressing opinions or criticism against the “repressive and unjust government policies, both online and offline”
Farmers’ protests: X ‘disagrees’ with govt order to block accounts
Social media platform X on Thursday expressed disagreement with the Indian government’s order to block accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers’ protests and called for extending freedom of expression to the affected posts
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Press Trust of India
Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned film
Two Malaysian filmmakers are charged with offending the religious feelings of others in banned film
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:00 AM IST
AP |
Spark your child's imagination and creative potential with finger painting
Here's why finger painting is a must for your child's artistic development
Published on Dec 04, 2023 07:20 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Bihar: Teachers fume after edu dept’s latest order, MLC threatens privilege motion
The matter escalated after the education department issued orders on Wednesday to stop the salary and pension of Federation of University Teachers’ Association of Bihar (FUTAB) working president Kanhaiya Bahadur and general secretary Sanjay Kumar, also an MLC (member of the Legislative Council), for their remarks against the order that college and university teachers should also mandatorily take five classes each day and strike off names of students remaining absent for more than three days.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
P!nk takes stand against Florida book ban: Distributes banned books in concerts
Pop icon P!nk fights Florida book bans with banned book giveaway.
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 10:00 PM IST
The Satanic Verses' Salman Rushdie calls for defending freedom of expression
He was honored with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for continuing to write despite enduring decades of threats and violence.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 06:54 PM IST
AP |
Can’t comment on NewsClick’s China link, respect media freedom: US
A State Department spokesperson added the US strongly supported “the robust role of the media globally, including social media, in a vibrant and free democracy”
Published on Oct 04, 2023 08:49 AM IST
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