Traditional censorship prevails in India
With its architecture, literature and yoga poses, India is famous for diversity. But no matter how rich its culture may be, thinking outside the box is not exactly welcome, especially when it comes to religion and sex.
On December 16, 2012, a group of young men brutally gang raped Jyoti Singh Pandey in Delhi. Less than two weeks later the 23-year-old student succumbed to her injuries.
Those tragic events brought the state of women s rights in India to the attention of the international community. But despite the international outcry following Pandey s death, public discourse on violence against women remains controversial in India, as it touches upon two of the biggest taboo subjects in the country: religion and sex.
Explained: Here’s why India’s top artistes have been served eviction notices
Union Culture Minister Prahlad Patel says the artistes will have to pay their outstanding dues (going up to Rs 32 crore, as per bills raised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development) if they fail to comply with the government s decision. Written by Divya A , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 18, 2020 3:13:32 pm
From left to right: Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj, santoor player Bhajan Sopori and painter Jatin Das.
Several eminent artistes were last month sent notices to vacate government accommodation in Delhi by December 31, barring which, they will be charged heavy fees for overstaying. The 27 who have been served with notices include painter Jatin Das, Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj and santoor player Bhajan Sopori.