By Priyal Sanghavi

Utter confusion greeted Mumbai this morning. Citizens did not know if their local cinema would screen My Name is Khan on its first day. Out of 63 cinemas slated to screen the movie, 13 finally ran it to packed houses.

By Priyal Sanghavi

While those few who have seen My Name is Khan are raving about it, the citizens of Mumbai are still unsure whether they will be able to watch Shah Rukh Khan’s latest when it releases tomorrow. Shiv Sena have backflipped again - having first backtracked on a previous threat to stop the film showing, they’ve now gone all out to ban MNIK in Mumbai.

By Priyal Sanghavi

Freedom of speech in India has always been a tricky issue. The law gives this right to everyone, but books, plays, movies and other forms of expression have been banned or censored. Popular figures are not spared either. If someone makes a statement which is borderline controversial, he can rest assured there’ll be a backlash - even if is the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.

This year’s general election will see the British National Party try and exploit divided communities in towns and cities across the country. Charlie Baker, who has worked for regeneration cooperative URBED in cities across northern England, looks at the causes of prejudice and segregation in Britain’s racial hotspots.

By Annabel Symington

“I couldn’t say no,” says Humu Tavawallie, 14. “When he asked, I couldn’t say no.” Humu has been sleeping with her teacher, 37, since the end of last school year. “When the practicals [exams] came I didn’t have the money to pay. My teacher said I didn’t have to pay. He said he wanted to love me.” The practicals cost 5000 Leones, less than 80p.

Clare Short's appearance at the Chilcot Inquiry was in contrast to the dour and deflective testimonies so far. But her plaudits in the press have glossed over what amounts to a blatant attempt to rewrite her embarrassing history, says Kelly Armstrong.