• Episode 3: Prof G.N. Saibaba; Breaking Boundaries.

  • Nov 23 2023
  • Length: 24 mins
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Episode 3: Prof G.N. Saibaba; Breaking Boundaries.

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  • The podcast "Knowledge Unchained, Advocacy Unbound" focuses on thought-provoking topics related to academic freedom, freedom of expression, and prisoners of conscience.

    This Episode delves into Professor Saibaba's life, his early academic achievements despite his physical limitations, and his journey from a small town in Andhra Pradesh to becoming an English Professor at Delhi University.

    This episode also emphasizes Saibaba's arrest and imprisonment,highlighting the broader trend of government crackdowns on dissent in India and the misuse of anti-terrorism laws,such as the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (UAPA) Act. It underscores the potential for these laws to infringe on civil liberties,freedom of speech,and the right to fair trial.

    Also, this episode sheds light on the negative aspects of the UAPA's application,such as the potential for misuse,and prolonged detention without trial. It calls for a nuanced understanding of the balance between national security and individual rights in the context of activism and dissent.


    Hosts: Sam and Santos.

    Audio Editor: Rose.

    Visual Editor: Shaida.

    Scene Manager: Mozhgan.

    Director: Hossein.

    Program Coordinator: Lily.
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