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Muslim civil society group opposes reinstating ban on Rushdie’s novel

Muslim civil society group opposes reinstating ban on Rushdie’s novel

Indian Muslims for Secular Democracy warned that demands for bans or fatwas against works like The Satanic Verses could amplify the criticised material’s visibility and portray Muslims as intolerant or incapable of intellectual engagement, thus playing into vilification efforts.

31 Dec 2024 11:48 AM IST

Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ back on sale; Muslim groups seek ban re-imposition

Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ back on sale; Muslim groups seek ban...

26 Dec 2024 10:29 AM IST

Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ returns to India after 36-year ban

Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ returns to India after 36-year ban

In November, the Delhi High Court closed the proceedings on a petition challenging the Rajiv Gandhi government’s ban on...

25 Dec 2024 5:47 PM IST

Salman Rushdie announces release of memoir Knife recounting stabbing

Salman Rushdie announces release of memoir 'Knife' recounting stabbing

At the New York literary conference, the award-winning author was stabbed numerous times in the neck and abdomen before...

14 April 2024 1:19 PM IST

Rushdie to publish memoir on 2022 knife attack

Rushdie to publish memoir on 2022 knife attack

The attack by a man wearing a black mask rendered his right eye blind

4 April 2024 4:32 PM IST

Salman Rushdie reveals he is in therapy, has ‘crazy dreams’ since knife attack in NY

Salman Rushdie reveals he is in therapy, has ‘crazy dreams’ since knife attack in NY

The author was on stage almost a year ago when he was stabbed up to 10 times by the suspect Hadi Matar, who is being...

13 July 2023 3:09 PM IST

At first public appearance since stabbing incident, Salman Rushdie given PEN Award

At first public appearance since stabbing incident, Salman Rushdie given PEN Award

PEN America honoured its former president Rushdie, who accepted the award in person.

19 May 2023 2:26 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor calls Salman Rushdie greatest Indian writer’, says Nobel Prize overdue

Shashi Tharoor calls Salman Rushdie 'greatest Indian writer’, says Nobel Prize overdue

Shashi Tharoor, the politician and author, praises Salman Rushdie as the 'greatest living Indian writer' and advocates...

2 May 2023 4:36 PM IST

Salman Rushdie speaks up about surviving knife attack, says he is lucky

Salman Rushdie speaks up about surviving knife attack, says he is lucky

The celebrated author published his 21st book 'Victory City' only six months after the attack. It was completed before...

6 Feb 2023 10:04 PM IST

6 months after being stabbed, Rushdie releases new book

6 months after being stabbed, Rushdie releases new book

London: The Booker Prize laureate Salman Rushdie publishes his new novel "Victory City" six months after being stabbed...

6 Feb 2023 1:26 PM IST

Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye, one hand incapacitated after attack

Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye, one hand incapacitated after attack

Rushdie was attacked 33 years after Iran's supreme leader at the time Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a religious...

24 Oct 2022 10:19 AM IST

MWL chief Al-Issa condemns attack on Salman Rushdie, calls it unacceptable

MWL chief Al-Issa condemns attack on Salman Rushdie, calls it 'unacceptable'

“Islam is against violence and can never admit any method of violence. Religious and intellectual issues, including...

22 Aug 2022 6:00 PM IST

Salman Rushdies alleged attacker says he was surprised the author survived

Salman Rushdie's alleged attacker says 'he was surprised the author survived'

Matar told the Post he had watched YouTube videos of Rushdie speaking, and called the author "disingenuous."

18 Aug 2022 10:03 AM IST

Iran says no involvement in Salman Rushdies murder attempt

Iran says no involvement in Salman Rushdie's murder attempt

"No one has the right to accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran."

15 Aug 2022 9:03 PM IST

After Rushdie attacked, author Taslima Nasrin gets threats: report

After Rushdie attacked, author Taslima Nasrin gets threats: report

Taslima Nasrin against whom several fatwas have been issued says she is extremely disturbed after a religious leader,...

15 Aug 2022 12:15 PM IST

Salman Rushdie event host thought attack was a cruel joke

Salman Rushdie event host thought attack was a 'cruel joke'

It took awhile for Henry Reese, president of the non-profit group City of Asylum, to be jolted to reality—that too, only...

15 Aug 2022 10:38 AM IST