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Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years exile, says 'good to be back'

Taslima Nasreen arrives at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Friday ahead of her first public appearance in the city since 2007.

Updated 4 days ago

SC to hear Jagannath temple plea against animated film after Rath Yatra ends

The three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra on the last day of Rath Yatra in Puri on Monday. (X)

Published 7 days ago

Andhare too refuses to apologise before privileges committee

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare appeared before the privileges committee on Monday, (HT PHOTO)

Published 84 days ago

Artists, filmmakers slam the ban against The Voice of Hind Rajab

Artists, filmmakers slam the ban against The Voice of Hind Rajab

Published 118 days ago

Assam: Priyanka Gandhi says benefit schemes conditional to attending BJP events

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was addressing her first election rally at Assam’s Nazira on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published 125 days ago

Why can't ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ be released in India, ask Oppn MPs

A sand portrait of Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024 and the focus of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', created on a beach near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Britain.

Updated 130 days ago

Sambhal SP seeks explanation from CO over Iran remark amid political uproar

Kuldeep Kumar, Sambhal circle officer (CO) and deputy superintendent of police (DSP)

Published 143 days ago

Mehbooba, Sajad express concern over take down of social media handles of Kashmiri media outlets

People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and People Conference president Sajad Lone on Tuesday expressed concern over the blocking of Facebook and Instagram handles of three newspapers/news outlets of Kashmir. (HT File)

Published 153 days ago

HC warns social media users against hurling online abuses at judiciary

The high court made the observation, noting with grave concern that, under the guise of freedom of expression, instances of criminal contempt are currently galore on social media. (File Photo)

Published 158 days ago

No release till new title of ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ placed on record: SC to makers

The bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a public interest petition filed by Atul Mishra, who objected to the title on the ground that it defamed and stereotyped the Brahmin community. (Hindustan Times)

Published 172 days ago

File affidavit on new name for Ghooskhor Pandat, Supreme Court orders filmmaker

A group of people stage a protest over the title of the upcoming film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' in Kanpur on Feb. 7 (PTI)

Updated 173 days ago

EU slams Pak for conviction of lawyers, Islamabad dismisses as ‘domestic affair’

Activists, lawyers and journalists carry posters as they gather in solidarity with human rights activist and lawyer, Imaan Mazari and her husband after court convicted them on charges of anti-state social media posts.

Updated 186 days ago

‘Will her death end my exile?’ Taslima Nasreen on Khaleda Zia's demise

Writer Taslima Nasreen said that while Khaleda Zia was “alive, she did not stand up for freedom of expression by lifting the bans" on her books.

Updated 217 days ago

US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner, four others over ‘censorship’ claims

Trump administration banned former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European figures from entering the country because of their efforts to regulate digital platforms, seeing it as an attack on European sovereignty.

Published 221 days ago

Uproar in Europe after US visa bans for 5 European citizens | Here's why

Washington announced the bans on Tuesday, targeting five European citizens, including French former EU commissioner Thierry Breton

Published 223 days ago

Hrithik Roshan supports Yami Gautam's ‘paid film hype trend’ ahead of Dhurandhar

Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam

Updated 243 days ago

Why India’s judiciary needs to defend free speech

It is worth remembering that our courts are meant to function as courts of law, not courts of moral, or public opinion. (HT Archive)

Published 264 days ago

TISS students organisations issues statement over police action on a group of student

TISS students organisations issues statement over police action on a group of student

Published 288 days ago

Pro-Palestine mime re-staged in a school in Kerala's Kasargod amid protests

The mime, performed by six students dressed in black, was part of the school’s art festival and drew a large audience.

Published 302 days ago

Civil society pushes on, holds Stan Swamy lecture

Civil society pushes on, holds Stan Swamy lecture

Published 324 days ago

The Boss Has Had It With All the Office Activists

The Boss Has Had It With All the Office Activists

Updated 340 days ago

State Department Issues Human-Rights Report Reflecting Trump Priorities

The U.S. State Department human-rights report was delayed by months due to fierce internal debates.

Published 356 days ago

150 arrested in London for backing banned pro-Palestinian group amid protests

Palestine Action had previously targeted Israeli defense contractors and other sites in Britain that they believe have links with the Israeli military.

Published 360 days ago

Supreme Court is CJI centric, must change, says Justice AS Oka during farewell

On Friday, his last day in the Supreme Court, justice Oka delivered 11 judgements, par for the course for a judge who has, in the course of his 3 years stint in the apex court, authored 370 judgments. (Shutterstock)

Updated 438 days ago

Crossing the red lines on the right to free speech

The judiciary does not have the power to gag or silence someone; it is only empowered to determine whether the government’s decision to do so is constitutional or unconstitutional (Hindustan Times)

Published 439 days ago

Creativity, censorship and clever camouflage

Early twentieth century Indian playwrights and the fight for Bharat Mata. Painting of Bharat Mata by Abanindranath Tagore. (Wikimedia Commons)

Published 459 days ago

Governor’s biography a guiding scripture for new generation: U.P. CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaking at an event in Lucknow on May 1. (Sourced)

Published 459 days ago

Day after FIR, LU asst prof clears the air over remarks on Pahalgam terror attack

The assistant professor was booked under sections of BNS for allegedly propagating religious hatred, promoting enmity between different groups, making and publishing false statement, uttering words with intent to wound religious feelings, and endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country. (Pic for representation)

Published 462 days ago

TMC seeks Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams

Sunita Williams returned to Earth on March 18 after more than nine months in space. (PTI photo)

Updated 489 days ago

Free speech is not negotiable

India, of course, has a great tradition — oral, written and performative — privileging the right of artists to challenge authority. (Shutterstock)

Published 492 days ago

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