“Freedom” of the press?
The first ever sources of censorship came from the Church in the western world in trying to control the knowledge circulated through an emerging…
13 March 2019
freedom of speech
Against political correctness: Totalitarianism and the left
A necessary element of free society is freedom of speech, respect for the value of the individual, and the importance of science and reason.…
2 February 2019
Congress government plans to further stifle free speech
Blasphemy laws have selectively been used in the past. Is there a guarantee that it will not be used selectively?
23 August 2018
Shah Faesal: Victim of Free Speech or politician in making?
This is what a highly educated Kashmiri Youth Icon preaches to the 'youth in making'.
9 August 2018
‘Who am I?’: Writes a common man about India in Modi era
A complicated Indian who is a bundle of contradictions, faces serious identity crisis.
19 February 2018
“Padmavati”: Leave her alone, enjoy the film
It is not about a film but what is at stake is free thinking and free expression. Can our democracy afford that?
22 November 2017
Karan Thapar: A gentleman with jaundiced eyes
According to Mr. Thapar, "Freedom of speech is non-negotiable whilst respect for the flag is important” (read negotiable).
8 August 2017
Fatwas- The voice of intolerance
In a secular country like India, we have only witnessed a slew of silly fatwas issued by questionable Muftis, which have been of no…
31 July 2017