Silenced for hinting at an Indian Oedipus

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The author of the book "Ganesha: Lord of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings" describes how Hindu's, angered by the discussion of the deity's sexuality contained within a chapter in the book, sent him death threats and succeeded in getting the book effectively banned in India. He notes that while the spectre of book banning and demands for public apologies and retractions sends waves of anxiety through scholars, he has been fortunate in that the academic community in which he resides has stood by him and remains committed to academic freedom.

Influence, Censorship, Educational literature, Religious works

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Hasty bolt down the aisle or a well-considered union?

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David Healy, professor of psychiatry at Cardiff University, argues that commercial interests will result in a loss of academic freedom, while Robert Jackson, former Conservative Party Minister for Higher Education and Science, says modern academy must reduce reliance on the State and welcome new partners.

United Kingdom, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Evaluation, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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Inquiry into academic freedom in Hong Kong

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A special committee will investigate Education Secretary and other officials' interference in Hong Kong Institute of Education's academic freedom.

Legal issues & crime, Hong Kong, Company legal issue, Investigations

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