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'Nandy's comments can't be justified as freedom of speech'

K Satyanarayana, Dalit scholar, activist and associate professor in the Department of Cultural Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, tells Ravichandran Chakkiliyan of Dalit......

I've been backstabbed, portrayed as criminal: Yeddyurappa

Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa chose not to target his political opponents in his speech at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru. A mellow Yeddyurappa spoke to the point about his......

I've been backstabbed, portrayed as criminal: Yeddyurappa

Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa chose not to target his political opponents in his speech at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru. A mellow Yeddyurappa spoke to the point about his future......

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Freedom of expression cannot be constrained when it comes to books and encouraged when it comes to violence, says Mitali Saran. The drama about cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, tossed in the clink by......

Aseem Trivedi and the guardians of good taste

The problem with the debate on freedom of speech and expression in India is that we don't debate what is "reasonable restriction" and what is censorship. We examine every cartoon, painting, film......

Chidambaram to meet state FMs on Feb 14 on GST rollout

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram will meet state finance ministers in New Delhi on February 14 to seek their approval on design of GST so that a broad outline of the indirect tax regime can be......

'Fiscal cliff' fracas: From smiles to distrust to rancour

It began so optimistically.On November 16, after their first "fiscal cliff" session with President Barack Obama, the four leaders of Congress had stood in the driveway of the White House......

Subbarao stresses need for freedom in monetary policy

The Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said on Thursday central banks need to be independent to make monetary policy decisions during a speech at a memorial event for the country's......

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed telecom tribunal TDSAT's order, which had quashed the sector regulator TRAI's circular limiting the number of SMSes to 200 per day per SIM.In a brief hearing, a......

Facebook comment case: Time to amend the IT Act?

The recent arrest of two girls over a Facebook comment criticising the bandh called after the death of Bal Thackeray has created a furore in the digital world and across the nation and, has raised......

Salman Khan: Want all my fans to support Kamal Haasan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Several Bollywood actors and filmmakers have come forward in support of Kamal Haasan's new film Vishwaroopam. While......

Paes-Sanam win relegation play-off vs Indonesia

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes has said unity in the Indian Davis Cup team was improving, and the camaraderie among players will be better when they will face tougher challengers in the 2014......

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Q. In our country,we have Freedom of Speech,then why do we have Telephone Bills?
Shravani Tendulkar: A. more

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Q. THERE WAS A JOKE IN SMS !Mamta Banerjee has announced Happy Hours! in her state when no one will be arrested for questioning her or cracking jokes at her expense, your comments pl
Ramesh Agarwal: A. good lord, we also have freedom of expression, don't we,,, i have been expressing lot of emotions lately :) more

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Q. Are rediff guidelines taking away our freedom of speech here?
Ginger: A. Why she has to fix the happy hours at all! Every moment should be happy hour till people do not cross the limits of freedom of speech. We are a...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/are-rediff-guidelines-taking-away-our-freedom-of-speech-here/25382136/answers/25470505

Q. RUSSIA is much BEAUTIFUL than any other country......but y do INDIANS.....prefer....EUROPE or AMERICA most...........for VACATION...?:)
Daddy: A. yes please more

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Q. do you know your important and basic fndamental rights ?
Right Sense: A. freedom of speech and movement in the european countries, I think more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/do-you-know-your-important-and-basic-fndamental-rights-/25212299/answers/25294142

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Govts world over involved in snooping avtivities

Rajesh Rajagopalan If there was any doubt about how unrealistic and woolly-headed a lot of the thinking about international politics is, then the... ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/major-governments-world-over-involved-in-snooping-avtivities/articleshow/20657736.cms

Obama to prod West to take on global challenges in Berlin speech

By Jeff Mason BERLIN (Reuters) - In the city where John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan gave defiant Cold War speeches, President Barack Obama will... ...

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Repression forced family to flee

One of several Cuban dissidents recently allowed to visit Europe and the U.S. after Cuba changed its travel laws said Tuesday she decided to seek... ...

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Governor expresses concern over crimes against women, girl children

More in: Story Summary: The Governor, Mr Bharat Vir Wanchoo, is in the process of placing a wreath at the Martyrs Memorial, followed by the... ...

http://www.navhindtimes.in/goa-news/governor-expresses-concern-over-crimes-against-women-girl-children

TRAI set to regulate corporate control of media

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is all set to recommend the creation of an 'institutional buffer between corporate owners and... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/trai-set-to-regulate-corporate-control-of-media/article4827651.ece

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