In recognition of Banned Books Week, Sampsonia Way presents a selection of exclusive interviews, excerpts, and profiles of the banned writers who have appeared in our pages – from imprisoned Chinese activists to American poets.
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Vijay Nair ponders on popular children’s books that at one point were banned in various countries and the authorities’ reasons for the censorship.
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Vijay Nair recounts his visit to the Washington, D.C., which prompted thoughts on peaceful protest, book burning, and Hitler in India.
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Vijay Nair explores the outrage from India’s citizens over police corruption and brutality in connect with two high profile rape cases.
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The deaths of student activists Sudipto Gupta and Subhojit Das have Indian citizens concerned about freedom of expression in the world’s largest democracy.
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In India, writers and activists are subject to blatant misappropriations of law, while those with political connections get leniency.
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Vijay Nair explores Manipur through an improvised play, human rights violations, dramatic protests, and a local’s memory of childhood.
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