‘Conversions’ in Pondicherry jail: Malkani orders probe

Welcoming the probe into the alleged forced conversion of some inmates of Central Prison in Pondi-cherry, the state Hindu Munnani today dema...

Welcoming the probe into the alleged forced conversion of some inmates of Central Prison in Pondi-cherry, the state Hindu Munnani today demanded suspension of the jail’s chief superintendent pending completion of the inquiry.

In a statement, Hindu Munnani president V. Selvam said that the jail superintendent should be suspended to enable the prisoners to speak the truth.

A Home Department notification yesterday said Lt Governor K.R. Malkani had ordered a probe by the district judge on the recommendation of the Madras High Court into reports that some life convicts of the jail were transferred to the sub-jail in Karaiakal following their refusal to convert to Christianity.

Disquiet in film board: ‘Censorship raj’, no meeting in 6 years, no reports, term lapsed

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A controversial decision-making process has set off divisions within the CBFC, and cast a long regulatory shadow on the Indian film industry as it aspires to be a global player . The Indian Express spoke to several top filmmakers and board members to find that a not-so-silent storm is brewing within the fraternity — and inside the CBFC, too — over what many call a “one-man show”.

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