A look at countries with anti-terrorism laws where journalists and writers are in danger, or have been convicted of associating with alleged terrorist forces. These laws outline provisions for indefinite and undisclosed detainment of citizens without trial, including for publishing information on “terrorist” groups.
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Two poems from Meena Kandasamy’s Ms. Militancy, a poetry collection that retells Hindu and Tamil myths from a feminist and anti-caste perspective. Kandasamy uses her poetry like a scalpel to dismantle stereotypes.
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The Indian Censor Board banned the screening of Leena Manimekalai’s film Sengadal. In this interview, Manimekalai reveals how her past shaped her artistic vision and the challenges plaguing her as she strives to retain an independent voice.
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