India

Book Review: Anusha Rao, Suhas Mahesh’s How to Love in Sanskrit

“As I thirst for her this is no small comfort this is what gives me life; just knowing that her feet and mine still tread the one same earth.” Who do you think of the creator of this poem? Is he some young romantic teenager separated from his love? Or is he some lost wanderer […]

Balancing sensitivity with right to create humour

The recent call by the Supreme Court for sensitization against jokes targeting Sikhs and Sardars underscores a critical issue in contemporary society: the balance between humour and the dignity of communities. While humour is an essential aspect of human interaction, fostering joy and connection, it must be wielded responsibly to ensure it does not perpetuate […]

Necessity of self-regulation in media

The recent discussions at the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology have brought to the forefront a critical issue: the need for self-regulation in the media to avoid government interference. Industry bodies like the Editors Guild of India (EGI) and the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) have emphasized that self-regulation is crucial […]

Rushdie unbanned in India after 35 years

The Delhi High Court has lifted the 36-year-long import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel, “The Satanic Verses.” The court’s ruling, delivered on November 5, 2024, effectively nullifies the ban imposed by the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1988, which had prohibited the book’s import into India due to its alleged blasphemous content. The case was […]

Chhattisgarh’s Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla notified as India’s 56th Tiger Reserve

NEW DELHI: The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been notified as India’s 56th tiger reserve. This reserve is a crucial addition to the country’s wildlife preservation efforts. The notification, announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marks Chhattisgarh’s fourth tiger reserve.   Taking to social media platform ‘X,’ the minister stated, “As […]