Freedom

What is World Freedom Index and why Indian govt keeps rejecting its report?

India's position in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index dropped to 150 out of 180 countries, according to Reporters Without Borders

Dandi March will be remembered as determined effort against injustice: PM

On the anniversary of the historic "Dandi March" on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all others who took part in it, and said it will be remembered as a determined effort against various forms of injustice. The Salt Satyagraha March, also known as the Dandi March of 1930, was a landmark event in the history of India's freedom struggle. As part of the Civil Disobedience Movement against the British rule, "satyagrahis" led by Gandhi marched from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to the coastal village of Dandi from March 12 to April 5, 1930 and made salt from seawater, breaking the Salt Law imposed by the British. "I pay homage to Bapu and all those who took part in the Dandi March. This was an important event in our nation's history," Modi said in a tweet. It will be remembered as a determined effort against various forms of injustice, he added.

Freedom and the big freeze

When it becomes clear that criticism is difficult without trouble, the circle of one's freedom of expression shrinks

Freedom misused by forces advocating violence and bigotry: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister on Monday said that India has flagged issues related to Khalistani separatist forces operating out of Canada to Ottawa, emphasising the need to ensure that freedoms in a democratic society are not misused by forces which actually advocate "violence" and "bigotry". In recent weeks, anti-India activities in Canada have been on the rise. Jaishankar made the comments during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong here on Monday after the 13th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue. "From time to time, we have engaged the Canadian government, I have myself engaged with my counterpart on this (Khalistani) issue. And we have flagged the need to ensure that freedoms in a democratic society are not misused by forces which actually advocate violence and, and bigotry," he responded to a question related to the Khalistani issue. "So it's important, I think, to understand really, how democracies should function not only at home but also the ...

History of freedom struggle not about a few years and some people: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the history of the country's freedom struggle was not about a few years or some people but was about the sacrifice from every nook and corner of the country

500 drones used for show on India's freedom struggle in Lucknow

The show was held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations

Take back Kangana Ranaut's Padma Shri, says NCP after her 'freedom' remarks

Taking a dig, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said the actor is talking too much after an excess dose of "Malana cream", a type of hashish that draws its name from Malana valley in Himachal Pradesh

Protests in Cuba over lack of freedom, worsening economic conditions

In a rare protest, thousands of Cubans took to the streets in various parts of the country on Sunday against lack of freedom and worsening economic conditions.

Situation much worse: Rahul on foreign NGOs criticising India on freedom

The government has strongly rebutted the Freedom House report and called it "misleading, incorrect and misplaced", while asserting that the country has well-established democratic practices

Modi to inaugurate Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav, flag off march from Sabarmati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ''Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' and flag off Padyatra from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Thursday to mark 75 years of India's Independence

Freedom's struggle

Book review of Our Freedoms: Essays and Stories from India's Best Writers

Myanmar amends law on protecting citizens' personal freedom, security

According to the order, Sections 5, 7 and 8 of the law will be suspended during the state of emergency declared on Feb. 1

5G tech a tool for freedom, not for suppression and censorship, says Trump

The US has already banned Huawei, the world leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security

Letter to BS: India needs a government which gives freedom to people

The government should be so strong that it has the courage to leave people alone and free

Why are millennials wary of freedom?

Parental culture in America has become increasingly guarded and safety focused, as illustrated by the rise of 'helicopter parenting'

Boundaries of freedom

Two judgments temper arbitrary executive power