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......

Maria directs probe in police raids at hotels, beaches

In the wake of angry reactions from the public, Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria has directed a probe into last week's raids by Malwani police at hotels and a beach in Mumbai for indecent behaviour......

Bringing Modi's working style home

'I would like to extend a heartfelt mea culpa to Mr Modi and his associates.''I'm sorry for having been so critical -- I didn't know, I didn't know...' says Mitali Saran.Illustration: Dominic......

Is the world sniggering about our cow obsession?

'Guys, you're going to say, Who cares what the world thinks? We're the best, it is our destiny to lead the world; look, everyone's doing yoga, everything the world has was originally ours.''But......

Time to have an adult as Censor chief

'I've always figured that it's the people who don't get laid enough, or well enough, who feel compelled to constrain and tear down anyone who looks as if they're having a good time,' says Mitali......

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.''So is P V Sindhu's badminton medal.''So is Dipa Karmakar's loss-by-a-whisker.''So is the surprise that is 18-year-old golfer......