Tag Archives: Freedom-Of-Expression

Being Makbool Fida Hussain

“What’s your name?” “Kashif,” I replied. “What?” Before I could repeat my name, his friend intervened. “Makbool Fida Hussain,” he said, emphasizing each of the three words of the famous painter, as he turned towards his friends, laughing. [Lucknow University, … Continue reading

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Hypocrisy In The Guise Of Freedom Of Expression

The Western society has always claimed to be protector of Freedom of Speech. But is it Islam bashing in the garb of Freedom of Speech? Does the West really practice what it preaches? Each European country has law against denying Holocaust. Did we have a page on Holocaust cartoons on Facebook, the ultimate place of liberty? In April 2003, a Danish cartoonist Christoffer Zieler offered some cartoons of Jesus Christ to Jyllands-Posten. Paper Sunday edition editor, Jens Kaiser replied: “I don’t think Jyllands-Posten’s readers will enjoy the drawings. As a matter of fact, I think that they will provoke an outcry. Therefore, I will not use them.” But the same paper in 2005, showing blatant double standard published Prophet Mohammed cartoons. Continue reading

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State And Liberal Ideas

In order to strengthen the liberal forces within both the communities, a larger responsibility falls on the state to create a conducive and non-intimidating environment where the liberals within all communities have equal opportunity and fair chance to compete and put across their views and ideas as well. Continue reading

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Girls Of Riyadh

Inam Abidi reviews the debut novel of Saudi writer Rajaa Alsanea. Continue reading

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The 500th Post

500th post at the blog and the issue of different Ramayana narratives. Continue reading

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Danish Cartoons – Responding Evil With Hateful Ignorance

Dozens of newspapers around the world reprinted the offensive cartoon of Prophet Muhammad. But why? Continue reading

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Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin

Analyzing Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin and their convictions Continue reading

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The Salmanic Verses: Knighthood For Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie might have become Sir Salman Rushdie courtesy his recent elevation to knighthood but unfortunately he will always be remembered by his middle name: Controversy. It is unfortunate because Salman Rushdie has been one of the most famous Indian … Continue reading

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