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TMC invites Vir Das to Kolkata after Bengaluru show cancellation

NEW DELHI: TMC MP Derek O'Brien has invited stand-up comedian Vir Das to Kolkata, a day after his show in Bengaluru was cancelled at the last minute following protests by Hindu right-wing groups. The protesting groups alleged that the show, scheduled to be held on Thursday, would hurt Hindu religious…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2022

Good idea or pointless plan? Hindu and Mint comment on I&B public service broadcasting guideline

The Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022, released by India’s IB ministry this week, require all private television channels in the country to undertake public service broadcasting for at least 30 minutes per day on themes of “national importance” and “social relevance”. 

Newslaundry · Nov 11, 2022

Following objection from a right-wing group, Vir Das’ Bengaluru show cancelled

Days after Hindu Janajagriti Samiti filed a complaint against comedian Vir Das for his alleged derogatory remarks, his show in Bengaluru today was cancelled. The artist announced the same on Instagram.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2022

50 days later, verification of bail sureties still pending in Siddique Kappan’s UAPA case

In Uttar Pradesh, the process to verify journalist Siddique Kappan’s bail sureties has still not been completed, the journalist’s lawyer told the Hindu. Fifty days have passed since the bail sureties were provided.

Newslaundry · Nov 2, 2022

Internal review launched by NHS trust after 'hurtful' Diwali email sent to staff

The message sent on the morning of this year's festival made reference to the 'insidious growth of Hindu right wing nationalist ideology'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 1, 2022

Leicester unrest: Hindu groups to boycott review over fears of bias

Letter to mayor says community has ‘little confidence’ in process after Dr Chris Allen’s comments ruling out Islamist extremism

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Thousands of mosques targeted as Hindu nationalists try to rewrite India’s history

Shamsi Jama Masjid, an 800-year-old mosque in Uttar Pradesh, is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that could eventually turn violent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

In Iran, women are protesting the hijab. In India, they're suing to wear it

India's Hindu conservatives are championing Iran's female Muslim protesters. But they oppose Muslim students in southern India who are fighting for the right to wear the hijab in schools.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

Modi hopes Sunak can transform historic UK-India ties into modern partnership

Many Indians have welcomed the nomination of Rishi Sunak as Britain’s prime minister. Sunak becomes the first Indian-origin Hindu to lead the United Kingdom.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2022

Britain’s first Hindu prime minister is destroying Tories’ pitiful vision of diversity

We should quickly abandon wishful thinking in order to be truly ready for Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022