Category: Buzzing Blogosphere

“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” Years ago Malala’s quote pierced through the deadly silences that have found their way into India too. Assembly Elections in Punjab are just eight months away and the government, already under performance anxiety, has been stung by yet another catastrophe – the upcoming release of Udta Punjab. While the Bombay High Court has ordered the CBFC to issue it a fresh certificate with just one cut, the controversy has opened a can of worms for CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani and put him on the target list of most of the film industry, which feels that freedom of expression is being threatened in the country. You will get to enjoy the movie on 17th June at a theatre near you, but before that, take a look at what bloggers feel about the censorship vs certification debate.

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In the democratic regime that every Indian lives in today, each one us has been granted the right to freedom of speech under the aegis of Article 19 of the Constitution. The freedom given to us imparts us the dignity to carry out debates, opine on issues and have pivotal discussions about the progress of India on various platforms. Yes, we revel in the liberty to speak and express, yet the two lines etched in our Constitution are still up for explanation as to where the boundaries lie. While the country allows politicians to indulge in hate speech, demeaning the opposition and defaming communities, fueling riots and much more, yet we the people of India do not have the right to outrage without borders when our idea of freedom is hurt.

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Two years back, India leaped into a wave of change, an upsurge that promised ‘Achhe Din‘ to come. This week celebrated the two year anniversary of the ‘Modi Leher‘, marking the completion of 731 days as the BJP led government almost reached the midpoint of its tenure of 1826 days of tenure. Two years ago, Narendra Modi came in as the self proclaimed saviour leader , with his big speeches and bigger promises, intent on serving the nation, and not ruling over it. His portfolio promised the very basic of needs- a corruption free India, Swachh Bharat and assured employment and inclusive development. Let’s take a look at the blogosphere and seek out opinions on whether they think he has delivered or not. 

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This year, Democracy went through another round of tests with a two month election process in four states of India – Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The election process in India is dramatic in itself with no stone left unturned in campaigning and the relentless coverage across media channels. The election results have been breathtakingly surprising this year, considering the states involved had a substantial contribution in Lok Sabha. The electoral scene in India has been turning to a battlefield each year as political parties go through endless scrutinies and play the blame game with higher intensity and rules like never before.

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The vast and diverse country of India agrees over only 1 thing – cricket.The only exception to this rule is IPL, as loyalties of all the cricket crazies of the nation lay with different teams. Once people’s favorite teams take the field, nothing else seems to matter; the glitz, the glamour and controversies take a backseat and those 22 yards take centre stage. The 9th season of IPL has reached a nail biting stage, with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders leading the pack, and players like Krunal Pandya stirring the pot occasionally. Regardless of whether you are a cricket buff or not, you can’t resist asking ‘Score kya hai?‘ or ‘Kaun jeet raha hai?‘

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One can spell rape but not define the agony, horror and trauma associated with it. On April 26, 2016, Jisha, a law student from Kerala was brutally raped and murdered in her own home, her supposed safe space. The intensity of the crime has brought back the haunting memories of Jyoti Singh Pandey (Nirbhaya) back from the year 2012. The probe and investigations picked up pace a week after the incident, thanks to social media outrage by women activist groups in Kerala. Jisha’s life story has been a trying one since her father abandoned her and her family. The country once again finds itself in the middle of a shameful debate around delivering justice to victims like her, crimes against women and the rising levels of brutality of such crimes. Each of us would and should have an opinion on such an incident. We bring before you the opinions of Indian bloggers who raise their voice on different angles of Jisha’s case.

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