{"id":"db083d42-1afa-4bb1-bc70-b4a63dcf8f05","url":"https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/intellectual-freedom-gaining-strength-india-no-longer-seeks-permission-to-study-its-heritage-sitharaman/article71433159.ece","domain":"thehindubusinessline.com","outlet":{"name":"Thehindubusinessline","country":null,"cred":null,"lean":null,"curated":false},"title":"Intellectual freedom gaining strength, India no longer seeks permission to study its heritage: Sitharaman","plainHeadline":"India embraces intellectual freedom to study its heritage, says Sitharaman","rewrite":{"model":null,"at":null},"summary":["Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says intellectual freedom is growing in India.","She claims India is self-assured and no longer waits for permission to study heritage.","She advocates broader archives, more languages, and wider scholarly debate.","Sitharaman emphasizes evidence, rigour, and inclusive discourse over textbooks.","Bhyrappa Memorial Lecture highlighted by Sitharaman, stressing pursuit of truth."],"topics":["Education","Politics","Internet Culture"],"lang":"eng","publishedAt":"2026-09-05T16:58:58.000Z","ingestedAt":"2026-09-05T17:14:19.807Z","story":null}