by freespeechcollective | Nov 5, 2025 | Commentaries
On the eve of the polling for the assembly elections in Bihar, veteran journalist Kiran Shaheen* reflects on her four-decade long journey of reporting on Bihar. Election time again in Bihar! And every election reminds us of innumerable incidents of booth-capturing,...
by freespeechcollective | Nov 5, 2025 | Commentaries
*C P Jha examines its roots for this special report. The criminalisation of politics in Bihar started almost immediately after it was carved out from Bengal presidency in the British Raj of India. The Bengal presidency was divided twice on religious lines between 1905...
by freespeechcollective | Oct 14, 2025 | Censorship, Censorship - Academia, Commentaries
The price of political engagement and learning today* Recording the sequence of events and observations on the current events unfolding in TISS, Mumbai, from students’ perspective What is the price of political engagement and learning in a higher educational institute...
by freespeechcollective | Sep 29, 2025 | Killings - Journalists
Indian authorities must conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Rajeev Pratap, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Monday. “Authorities in Uttarakhand state should not discount any possible causes of Rajeev Pratap’s...
by freespeechcollective | Sep 26, 2025 | Attacks - Others
Strong protests by environmental groups but is the government listening, asks Avertino Miranda The brutal assault on tribal leader and social activist, Rama Kankonkar, on September 18 has shocked and angered environmental groups in Goa. The attack triggered massive...
