Freedom Of Expression

Rediff.com » News » Freedom Of Expression

News for Freedom Of Expression

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Why Academic Freedom Isn't Absolute

Confusing academic freedom with the right to free speech of an individual and expecting unconditional institutional support is not realistic. Academic freedom provides an opportunity for an......

Freedom of speech not at cost of others' dignity, says SC

The right to speech and expression cannot be exercised at the cost of others' dignity and integrity, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it cautioned about the dangers of "unregulated" social......

Mamata questions curbs on 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' in Parl

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that MPs were allegedly being restricted from saying 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' inside Parliament, and asked whether......

'Kamasutra and Christmas' event in Goa cancelled after outrage

Goa Church on Monday condemned the event, "Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebrations", which was scheduled to be held in the coastal state next month, citing that the advertisement for the......

UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Given the stronger rural activity, and potential goods and services tax (GST) impact, investors are bullish on the two-wheeler (2W) segment. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhury/Reuters In August,......

Yami Slams A Trend That Feels Like 'Extortion'

'This so-called trend of giving money in the disguise of marketing a film to ensure good 'hype' is created or else 'they' will continuously write negative things (even before the film is released)......

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.' IMAGE: A scene from The Bengal Files. After The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri turns his......

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid. I discovered......

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.''In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has......

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra. Vir Das' latest Netflix special, Fool Volume, begins with him greeting the audience......

'Shubman Gill Isn't Meant For T20s'

'In a format driven by aggression and innovation, the question remains: Can Shubman Gill's classical batting style continue to find space in India's T20 future?' IMAGE: Shubman Gill&'s steady 46......

Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma will have the freedom to bat in his inimitable aggressive style to help India win. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes that being......

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

'I was practicing for these kinds of bowlers because that's how you improve as a player.' IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma finished as the highest run-getter in the rain-hit five-match T20I series, having......

Gambhir backs aggressive approach despite Surya's slump

IMAGE: India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at a training session on Monday, ahead of their opening T20I against Australia on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI/X India's......