Tag Archives: Censorship

Here comes Dhoble, on Twitter

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Pagal Patrakar

No, Mumbai’s ACP Vasant Dhoble has not joined Twitter. Nor has he requested the government to block many parody accounts running in his name. But we have a virtual Dhoble running with hockey stick and blocking accounts on Twitter. Continue reading →

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Radia, Barkha, Peepli Live

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Pagal Patrakar

Why the mob is showing no mercy to Barkha Dutt in the Niira Radia tapes issue. It’s not just about her. Media must introspect and redeem itself. Continue reading →

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Should you draw Muhammad for sake of free speech?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Pagal Patrakar

Can we really have an answer to “how far should freedom of speech and expression go?” Should freedom of speech be curbed if it hurts sentiments? Or should there be a freedom to hurt sentiments as well? Continue reading →

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