Censorship

Under the guise of a new parliamentary system, Burma’s government is indicating that it may relax its draconian media censorship policy.

Experts following the recent ‘art crackdown’ in China suggest Ai draws a distinct line between his activism and art.

China’s president has overseen rapid economic expansion. But his elusiveness has robbed the country of a much-needed voice.

North Korea’s development of a walled garden ‘app’ is only the most extreme example of what governments may do to restrict web access.

Bigg Boss 4 isn’t exactly great TV programming. But should the government be restricting access for viewers?

Some parts of the media refused to cover Burma’s election. Did they let the Burmese people down with their decision?

A recent case of censorship at Mumbai University highlights the govt’s failure to protect the liberal tradition in India.

One of Japan’s top artists has changed the way the landmark French museum will display its contemporary art.

The debut of Hollywood movie Inception is delayed to make way for China’s Aftershock.

South-east Asian governments are increasingly censoring ‘immoral’ web content. Do they have political motivations as well?

With Thailand’s woes, eyes have turned to Indonesia as a democracy model for South-east Asia. The censors could change that.

If the film’s plot is more fact than fiction, then it could be a real-life horror story.