Press freedom has long come under question in the current national politics of India. Several of them are behind the bars while others have been slapped with various charges including the draconian UAPA.
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In this issue, we have imagined newsrooms and places that do not yet exist. Or perhaps they do. This 'not-yet', as writer Neil Gaiman says, is made up of three phrases.
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Over 46 journalists associated with NewsClick, were questioned by the Delhi Police during 'raids' in connection with an investigation into the 'dubious' funding of the news website earlier this week. In short, it was an attack against yet another newsroom in India under the dangerous anti-terror law. Do journalists have any legal protection from this?
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and the organisation's human resources (HR) head Amit Chakraborty were arrested on October 3 last year under UAPA.
How draconian laws like the UAPA are being used to curtail free speech, writes Shahina K K, our senior editor, who is one among the 16 journalists in India booked under UAPA.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam after seizing Rs 37 crore during raids in Ranchi.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: The Lok Sabha Elections in India are halfway done. With four phases conducted, India is set to vote on May 20, May 25 and June 1, before wrapping up the biggest festival of democracy. Ahead of Phase 5 of the general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a roadshow in Mumbai's Ghatkopar, days after the dust storm caused an illegal hoarding to collapse and kill 14 people. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress' Rahul Gandhi will go head to head in the state of Odisha.
So far India’s engagement in the Chabahar has been a story of one step forward and two steps back. It struggles with its growing convergence of interest with the US against Washington and Tehran’s continuing antipathy. For a short time after the nuclear pact was signed there was a reprieve, but Trump walked out of the deal and both countries remain on opposite camps.
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Outlook’s reporters have travelled thousands of kilometres across India to talk to people who can shatter the walls of echo chambers that keep us fortified and isolated
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As Jammu and Kashmir readies for its first major election exercise since the abrogation of Article 370, the ‘lion’ is back in Kashmir’s political rhetoric
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Ideology is not an issue in Andhra Pradesh. It is a choice between Jagan Mohan Reddy’s welfare schemes and Chandrababu Naidu’s development agenda
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The prime promises of the Telangana statehood movement—jobs and financial stability—still elude people in North Telangana
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Two women, two election symbols—voters in Baramati appear to be befuddled by the recent political saga that has split the NCP and the powerful Pawar clan
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Livelihood concerns of the fishing communities in Raigad and Ratnagiri find no mention in the electoral campaigns in the Konkan region
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Amid the rising influence of Shivaji and a deepening ‘insider-outsider’ divide, the candy-coloured temples of Goa have taken on a political hue, even as ‘original Goans’ remain sceptical of endorsing politics of religious majoritarianism
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In Hathras, a family waits for justice, in Budaun and Sambhal, people wait for dignity and development
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Badruddin Ajmal has not lost the Dhubri seat in Assam since 2009. Now he is fighting for political survival as Bengali Muslims look to favour the Congress
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What happened on March 14, 2007 in Nandigram? People still ask this question as they take part in the dance of democracy
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Mamata Banerjee stays the course but her party, plagued by corruption charges, spins out of control
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Have frequent communal tensions changed the social fabric of Bihar?
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Gangsters in Bihar no longer enjoy the kind of dominance that they did in the 90s, but that has not kept them away from politics
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The Camera d’Or (Best Debut Feature Film) winner at Cannes, 2023 is slow cinema at its best
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A rare psychologist of Indian culture, Sudhir Kakar leaves behind seminal works that will have relevance for many generations
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A glimpse into the political conversations of everyday India
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Starring Richard Gere, Suzanne Clément, and Diane Kruger, the trailer of ‘Longing’ is here. The movie will be released in theatres on June 7.
The list of nominees for the inaugural Gotham TV Awards 2024 has been revealed. Check out the full list of nominations below.
Actress Janhvi Kapoor, who has a busy year before her, spoke about the qualities that her partner should have. The actress attended the song launch of ‘Dekhha Tenu’ from her upcoming film ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ on Wednesday, at a multiplex in Mumbai's Juhu.
Gaurav Sharma has been roped in to play the role of Toshu in 'Anupamaa.' The role was previously played by Aashish Mehrotra.
Director Sharan Sharma, who is known for ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ and the upcoming film ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’, has heaped praise on actor Rajkummar Rao.
Jonathan Bailey has confirmed that he will be starring in the new 'Jurassic World' movie. The movie is set to release in 2025.
Bollywood’s chocolate boy Kartik Aaryan is an ardent fan of cricket. He said that it is not just a sport for him but a lifelong passion.
Actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’, shared her experience meeting the World Cup-winning Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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