Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince lashes out at Italy after a $17 million fine for defying the Piracy Shield system. He calls it a censorship tool lacking due process and threatens to withdraw services from Italy. Read the full story.
Amid the 'Jana Nayagan' censorship row, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma launches a scathing critique of the CBFC, calling it irrelevant in the digital age. Read his full argument.
The Tamil film 'Parasakthi', backed by CM's grandson, secures a U/A certificate from the censor board after undergoing 25 modifications. Details inside.
TVK leader warns that a fresh CBFC appeal against 'Jana Nayagan' would confirm a political motive to stall the film, risking public anger in Tamil Nadu. Read the full story.
Madras High Court upholds CBFC's order against the film 'Jana Nayagan', dismissing the producer's petition. The court finds no merit in the challenge to the censor board's decision.
Madras High Court instructs CBFC to issue UA certificate for Vijay's film Jana Nayagan, warning against dangerous trends from censorship complaints. Read the full details.
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces an indefinite delay due to censor certification issues linked to religious sensitivity. This adds to a long pattern of external challenges plaguing the star's films. Fans and industry rally behind the movie.
Director Karthik Subbaraj raises alarm as Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets postponed due to CBFC delays. He highlights systemic issues crippling big films & indie projects like 'Salliyargal'. A call to save cinema.
Sivakarthikeyan's film Parasakthi faces 24 cuts from CBFC, delaying its Jan 10 release. Director Sudha Kongara appeals cuts that alter the film's context.
Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association urges PM Modi to address the ban on Marathi film 'Dhurandhar' in UAE & Gulf nations, citing cultural impact and trade concerns. Read more.
As India marks 75 years of independence, its foundational freedom of expression confronts modern challenges from censorship to sedition laws. Explore the ongoing struggle.
Union govt tells Madras High Court film producers can't demand fast censor certificates just because they set a release date. Hearing on Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagam adjourned to Wednesday.
Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat calls for social media restrictions for youth & OTT platform regulation. National seminar in Ahmedabad kicks off 125 discussions across India. Read the full story.
Jimmy Kimmel used his 2026 Critics Choice Awards win to launch a scathing attack on Donald Trump, defending free speech and igniting a viral feud. Watch the details unfold.
Vijay's political drama 'Jana Nayagan' faces a last-minute hurdle as its censor certificate is delayed just days before its scheduled Pongal release on January 9. Read about the potential legal action and political reactions.
Clarification emerges on 'Dhurandhar' edits: Officials state muting of words like 'Baloch' was filmmakers' choice, not a government directive. The spy thriller continues its box office dominance.
Explore the complex battle for free speech and media control in India. From colonial-era laws to digital censorship, understand the forces shaping public discourse and democracy today.
Marathi film 'Dhurandhar' returns to cinemas after muting certain words and minor edits. The changes, made following a court order, have ignited discussions on creative freedom and censorship in Indian cinema.
A new report reveals a severe decline in press freedom in Pakistan, with journalists facing censorship, intimidation, and violence. Learn the shocking details of the crackdown.
At Ami Arts Festival, Anurag Kashyap, Alankrita Shrivastava, Swastika Mukherjee & Anjum Rajabali exposed systemic misogyny, self-censorship & shrinking creative freedom in Indian film industry. Read their powerful confessions.
2025 was a year of contradictions for Bollywood. While films like Dhurandhar broke records, others faced severe censorship, post-release edits, and geopolitical bans. Explore the key controversies.
From 'Dhadak 2' facing cuts to 'Empuraan' censored post-release, 2025 saw Bollywood's toughest censorship clashes. Explore the politics and protests behind the chaos.
A critical look at how Bollywood's lazy and stereotypical depiction of Muslim characters misrepresents the community and reinforces harmful clichés. Read to understand the impact.
A new industry in China helps AI companies pass strict government tests. Chatbots must answer 2000 questions and avoid sensitive topics. Read how this shapes the global AI race.
The US bans 5 Europeans, including ex-EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of pressuring tech firms. EU vows a strong response, escalating a transatlantic fight over online speech. Read the full story.
CBS News pulled a 60 Minutes segment on an Indian official. The report is now circulating online, raising questions about media freedom and international pressure.
The US has denied visas to five European figures, accusing them of coercing American social media platforms into censorship. The EU and France condemn the move as intimidation. Read the full story.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap reveals censorship and corporate control prevent him from making his iconic films. He contrasts Hindi cinema with Southern industries' innovation. Read his candid take.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap reveals he can't make his earlier films like 'Ugly' or 'Dev.D' today due to changed censorship. He also discusses southern cinema's edge and his new film 'Bandar'. Read more.
CBS News faces intense criticism after pulling a 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador's mega prison. Critics accuse the network of censorship and bowing to political pressure. Read the full story.