CBFC vs Sitaare Zameen Par: The Cuts That Saved the Nation
In today’s newsletter, a satire on censorship, Iran-Israel ‘ceasefire’, and a new episode of ‘Fake News, Real Impact’.
*Insert a quote by Narendra Modi here* — this is how our newsletter would've started if it were editorially sanctioned by the 'censor' board. But it's not. And that's a good thing. Aamir Khan's new film was not so lucky, as the CBFC imposed a bizarre number of revisions. Dushyant Arora 'cuts' through the recent developments. Meanwhile, the results of the by-elections in five Assembly constituencies in four different states have been on expected lines, except for one seat. The results are important mainly due to three reasons. Aditya Menon breaks it down. Also, watch the latest episode of ‘Fake News, Real Impact’ to find out how rumours of hairfall treatment led to chaos in Punjab's Sangrur.
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Global
US Bombing Isn't a Real Blow to Iran's Nuclear Sites or Ambitions
Fake News, Real Impact
How Misleading 'Hair Fall Treatment' Claims Caused Eye Infections in 200+ People
Raghav’s Take
US-India-Pak: Stubborn Nehru, Unctuous Pakistan Through Truman-Eisenhower Years
Perspectives
Kamal Kaur Bhabhi Was Killed in Punjab. And Her Murderer Has Fans
Entertainment
CBFC vs Sitaare Zameen Par: The Cuts That Saved the Nation
Apoorva Mukhija on Trolls, Threats & Speaking Her Mind
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Queer, Not Quiet
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