‘Where Is The Freedom To Question?’ Journalists, Historian, Data Expert Ask This I-Day

<div>India enters its 74th year of Independence amid a raging pandemic and economic distress that looks indefinite. While the country is slowly ‘unlocking down’ and restrictions are being eased, our anxieties about our health and future refuse to fade.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>What is it that must comfort a citizen of an independent ‘<em>atmanirbhar</em>’ country in these tough times - assuring policies? Promising employment? Freedom of expression and dignity of life. Or a healthy democratic system that anchors all of these values listed above?</div> <div><br> </div> <div>On this 15th of August, we spoke to a historian, journalists, a labour worker, a public health expert, a student, and a data collector. They tell us that even after 73 years of independence, it is a long way to freedom.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Tune in.<br> <br> <strong>Host, Writer and Sound Designer:</strong> Fabeha Syed<br> <strong>Editor:</strong> Santosh Kumar<br> <strong>Music:</strong> Big Bang Fuzz</div>