National award-winning Indian actress Kangana Ranaut says freedom of expression cannot be such that it hurts other’s sentiments as India is a vast country with many languages and religions. “Freedom of expression cannot be such that it is hurtful to other’s sentiments. It has to be considered that we are a country of so many…
Union minister Najma Heptulla on Friday dismissed filmmaker Karan Johar’s claim that there was intolerance in the country, saying freedom of expression exists but cautioned people to be careful that their comments do not hurt anyone. “There is a freedom of speech in our country. It is part of the fundamental rights. As long as…
Taslima Nasreen, a Bangladeshi author who lives in exile in India, today rooted for absolute freedom of speech for writers even if it led to hurting the sentiments of certain people or groups. I think that we should have our freedom of expression even if that might offend some people. If we do not open…