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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
TopicFreedom of expression

Topic: freedom of expression

‘Abuse of criminal process’: Bombay HC criticises Goa Police for filing FIR against art-rock band

In a hearing Friday, Bombay High Court quashed FIR against art-rock band Dastaan LIVE that accused band members of hurting the country's sentiments.

‘New India’ loathes diversity of thought, opinions and culture

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Why India has slipped to ‘partly free’ category on freedom index & how countries are scored

In episode 696 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta analyses Freedom House's report card on democracy, political rights and civil liberties in India.

‘Influential people have to be responsible’ — why SC refused to quash anchor Amish Devgan FIRs

Court differentiates between free speech & hate speech, noting that cases against journalist Amish Devgan for insulting Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti need to be probed further.

Intellectual tolerance to differing opinions is crucial test of principles

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Irony of ‘Naya Pakistan’, and new ad ‘guidelines’ after Tanishq controversy

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Editors in Modi’s India have two choices — speak up or give in to intellectual slavery

The press, which is the fourth pillar of Indian democracy, is not given the same status as the other three pillars today. Journalists have to make their choice.

Congress attack on Arnab has a Nehru legacy. Curb on free speech is built into party’s DNA

Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami had questioned Sonia Gandhi's silence on Palghar lynching. What followed is a reminder of what Congress has practised for years.

Arun Jaitley’s selective amnesia makes him forget the times BJP put ‘humour’ behind bars

Arun Jaitley was quick to call out Mamata Banerjee for not being able to have a good laugh at herself. But preaching is easier than practicing.

This election, not just politicians, foul-mouthed TV news anchors must be reined in too

Freedom of expression is sacred but the nightly abuse in TV studios is just crass.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.