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Narendra Modi Government Most 'Anti-Intellectual': Ramchandra Guha
Criticising the recent killings of eminent scholars and writers and the 'inability' of the administration to prevent such hooliganism, noted historian Ramchandra Guha said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the "most anti-intellectual" the country ever had.
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Aamir Khan Thinks He Should Have Opinion on Everything: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he has great respect for Aamir Khan but feels the superstar has developed a habit of giving opinions on everything.
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No Atmosphere of Alleged Intolerance: Government Tells Lok Sabha
The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the Government today said.
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Ram Gopal Varma Says Celebrities Must 'Exercise Restraint'
"I read an article that ISIS and these guys have said Muslims in India are being killed because they are eating beef. In that kind of an atmosphere an iconic person in India saying that I am scared of (living in) India might send out a wrong signal to people. I think big people like them should have some kind of restraint"
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Priyanka Chopra Says People Have Been 'Bashed' For Giving Opinions
"I think everyone has an opinion about it. We are supposed to be the greatest democracy in the world. There have been many incidents that have happened in the last few years where people have been bashed for giving their opinions. Everybody has an opinion. We are in a democracy. Our forefathers fought for freedom of speech and being Indian," said P...
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'Intolerance' Inadequate to Describe Fear Among Minorities: Arundhati Roy
Given the atmosphere in India, "intolerance" is an inadequate word to describe the "fears" under which minorities are living, author Arundhati Roy said in Pune on Saturday.
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Haryana Minister Sees Pak Hand Behind Intolerance Issue
Haryana Minister Anil Vij today gave a new twist to the intolerance issue, alleging some people were raking it up at Pakistan's behest to thwart India's chances of getting permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
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What Aamir Khan is Saying, All of India is Saying: Congress
Coming in support of Bollywood star Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance, Congress today said that what the actor is saying, the whole world is saying and asked the BJP led National Democratic Alliance government to pay heed to the message.
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Opposition to Raise Intolerance Issue in Winter Session of Parliament
The winter session of Parliament beginning next week is set to be a stormy affair with the Opposition raring to raise the issue of intolerance in a big way that could overshadow Government's efforts to seek an early passage of key reform measures including GST.
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Intolerance Debate Created By Those Being Paid 'Lot Of Money': Minister VK Singh
The debate over intolerance in India is an "unnecessary" creation of very imaginative minds being "paid with a lot of money," Union Minister VK Singh has alleged, asserting that it was a politically motivated move before the Bihar assembly polls.
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Government Ready to Discuss 'Intolerance' Issue in Parliament: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu
Government is ready to discuss any issue in Parliament including "intolerance", if opposition shows "tolerance" and allows the House to function, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today, asserting that Bihar poll result should not be construed as a "verdict to obstruct Parliament".
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Indian Author Dedicates Book to Intelligentsia Protesting Against Intolerance
A Singapore-based Indian author has launched a short-story book, dedicating it to the writers, filmmakers and intellectuals who are protesting against growing intolerance in India.
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Anupam Kher Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over 'Intolerance' Issue
"The filmmakers and documentary makers must make an attempt to talk to the prime minister and should not wait for the government to contact them. We have to express our anguish but nothing should come between us and the integrity of the nation," said Anupam Kher
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No BJP Leader Can Utter a Word Without PM Modi's Signal: Congress
The Congress today targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over controversial remarks made by BJP leaders over the issue of growing intolerance, calling him a "dictator" without whose permission no leader can "utter a word".
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Randeep Hooda Says Don't 'Sensationalise Intolerance'
"Intolerance has always been there, in isolated incidents. But because there is much more reportage now, it's in the foreground. It's sad that people are trying to get mileage out of it and media is sensationalising it. I don't think it should be sensationalised because it encourages more intolerance," Randeep told the media in Mumbai
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Narendra Modi Government Most 'Anti-Intellectual': Ramchandra Guha
Criticising the recent killings of eminent scholars and writers and the 'inability' of the administration to prevent such hooliganism, noted historian Ramchandra Guha said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the "most anti-intellectual" the country ever had.
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Aamir Khan Thinks He Should Have Opinion on Everything: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he has great respect for Aamir Khan but feels the superstar has developed a habit of giving opinions on everything.
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No Atmosphere of Alleged Intolerance: Government Tells Lok Sabha
The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the Government today said.
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Ram Gopal Varma Says Celebrities Must 'Exercise Restraint'
"I read an article that ISIS and these guys have said Muslims in India are being killed because they are eating beef. In that kind of an atmosphere an iconic person in India saying that I am scared of (living in) India might send out a wrong signal to people. I think big people like them should have some kind of restraint"
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Priyanka Chopra Says People Have Been 'Bashed' For Giving Opinions
"I think everyone has an opinion about it. We are supposed to be the greatest democracy in the world. There have been many incidents that have happened in the last few years where people have been bashed for giving their opinions. Everybody has an opinion. We are in a democracy. Our forefathers fought for freedom of speech and being Indian," said P...
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'Intolerance' Inadequate to Describe Fear Among Minorities: Arundhati Roy
Given the atmosphere in India, "intolerance" is an inadequate word to describe the "fears" under which minorities are living, author Arundhati Roy said in Pune on Saturday.
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Haryana Minister Sees Pak Hand Behind Intolerance Issue
Haryana Minister Anil Vij today gave a new twist to the intolerance issue, alleging some people were raking it up at Pakistan's behest to thwart India's chances of getting permanent membership of the UN Security Council.
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What Aamir Khan is Saying, All of India is Saying: Congress
Coming in support of Bollywood star Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance, Congress today said that what the actor is saying, the whole world is saying and asked the BJP led National Democratic Alliance government to pay heed to the message.
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Opposition to Raise Intolerance Issue in Winter Session of Parliament
The winter session of Parliament beginning next week is set to be a stormy affair with the Opposition raring to raise the issue of intolerance in a big way that could overshadow Government's efforts to seek an early passage of key reform measures including GST.
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Intolerance Debate Created By Those Being Paid 'Lot Of Money': Minister VK Singh
The debate over intolerance in India is an "unnecessary" creation of very imaginative minds being "paid with a lot of money," Union Minister VK Singh has alleged, asserting that it was a politically motivated move before the Bihar assembly polls.
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Government Ready to Discuss 'Intolerance' Issue in Parliament: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu
Government is ready to discuss any issue in Parliament including "intolerance", if opposition shows "tolerance" and allows the House to function, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today, asserting that Bihar poll result should not be construed as a "verdict to obstruct Parliament".
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Indian Author Dedicates Book to Intelligentsia Protesting Against Intolerance
A Singapore-based Indian author has launched a short-story book, dedicating it to the writers, filmmakers and intellectuals who are protesting against growing intolerance in India.
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Anupam Kher Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over 'Intolerance' Issue
"The filmmakers and documentary makers must make an attempt to talk to the prime minister and should not wait for the government to contact them. We have to express our anguish but nothing should come between us and the integrity of the nation," said Anupam Kher
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No BJP Leader Can Utter a Word Without PM Modi's Signal: Congress
The Congress today targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over controversial remarks made by BJP leaders over the issue of growing intolerance, calling him a "dictator" without whose permission no leader can "utter a word".
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Randeep Hooda Says Don't 'Sensationalise Intolerance'
"Intolerance has always been there, in isolated incidents. But because there is much more reportage now, it's in the foreground. It's sad that people are trying to get mileage out of it and media is sensationalising it. I don't think it should be sensationalised because it encourages more intolerance," Randeep told the media in Mumbai
