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Afghan TV station ‘can’t hire women’ over security fears after four killed

Government blamed for not ensuring safety as broadcaster’s female staff told to stay home after attacks by IsisA radio and television broadcaster in eastern Afghanistan that has had four of its female employees murdered since December has said it will …

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Indian news channel fined in UK for hate speech about Pakistan

Ofcom imposes £20,000 penalty on Republic TV for ‘highly pejorative’ comments on talk showA rightwing Indian news channel known for its strong pro-government stance and firebrand host has been fined by the UK regulator Ofcom for broadcasting hate speec…

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‘This show is just the start’: inside the BBC’s all-person-of-colour A Suitable Boy

It has 110 actors, is based on one of the longest books in English – and it’s the BBC’s first historical drama with no white characters. But some think the series doesn’t go far enough. We take a look behind the scenes‘This is an Indian story,” says Ta…

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‘Cute but cruel’: the crime drama hailed a Chinese TV milestone

Hidden Corner has rapidly become one of the country’s most discussed and watched showsIn the hit Chinese web series, Hidden Corner, a children’s song presages the show’s most violent moments.“Under the blue, blue skies, in the silver river is a small w…

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Sex, drugs, politics: how the streaming giants are blowing up Bollywood

New Amazon and Netflix dramas take in themes that India’s established cinema rarely touches, with millions of potential subscribers available ‘The three big ‘no’s in Indian cinema are sexuality, religion and politics,” says Anurag Kashyap. “And in Sacr…

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