Censorship In India

Meet Akshita Chandra: An artist who is using Khajuraho temple art to battle censorship

This 21 year old artist is creating digital art that questions moral policing and censorship in India.

Let's face it, in India film certification seems to have no impact on the ground

The film certification, a blip on the screen before a movie starts, is a blind spot for much of India’s population

Anushka Sharma on censorship: With 'NH10', our case wan't as bad as 'Udta Punjab'

Anushka Sharma and her Sultan co-star Salman Khan spoke to Firstpost about censorship, and the Udta Punjab row

Is a censor board, or a certification board: Irrfan Khan questions CBFC's role

Irrfan Khan is the latest member of the film fraternity to raise his voice against censorship, in light of the Udta Punjab issue

Revised ratings, no censorship: What Shyam Benegal-led panel has suggested for CBFC

Within three months of being formed, a panel led by noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal has submitted its recommendations for revisions to the guidelines of the Central Board of Film Certification.

Why Woody Allen's 'Blue Jasmine' won't come to Indian theatres

Allen refused the "customisations" that are necessary as per government regulations, which basically means the superimposed warning of "Cigarette smoking is injurious to health" that must surface every time someone lights up on the Indian silver screen.

Is freedom of expression under threat in digital age?

With social networking site Facebook boasting of 1 billion members globally and micro-blogging site Twitter claiming millions, opinion was divided on whether the freedom of expression was under threat in the digital age.

Self-censorship gone wild: Why that TV episode makes no damn sense

Indian television is now showing some of America's edgiest shows — but cutting out the edge. Our cultural prudery can make series like Californication almost comical to watch.