Archive · 14 Aug 2025
TISS Documentary Screening Draws Criticism from Student Groups
A film called 'Demography is Destiny' was shown at a school called TISS.
The film talks about how the number of people in different religions has changed in India.
Some student groups didn't like the film, saying it was unfair and might cause people to have negative feelings.
They were worried the film used data that wasn't true and was against the school's values.
Despite this, the school said the event happened without any problems.
TISS in Mumbai screened 'Demography is Destiny' on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
The documentary, by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, discusses demographic trends in India.
Student organizations criticized the screening, alleging a biased narrative.
Critics claim the film spreads fear through unverified claims.
The TISS administration stated the event proceeded smoothly despite criticism.
- Who
- TISS, Kamakhya Narayan Singh (director), student organizations
- What
- Screening of the documentary 'Demography is Destiny' and subsequent criticism.
- When
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
- Where
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai
- Why
- To mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; the documentary screening faced criticism for perceived bias.
Student Organizations
TISS Administration
Documentary Content and Narrative
Student Organizations
The documentary promotes fear through unverified claims.
TISS Administration
TISS did not receive opposition to the event, and it proceeded smoothly.
- Event
- Screening of 'Demography is Destiny'
- Location
- TISS, Mumbai
- Director
- Kamakhya Narayan Singh
- Chief Guest
- Sunil Ambekar (RSS)
- Criticisms
- Allegations of biased and communal narrative