The Satanic Verses, a novel by Salman Rushdie, was banned in India in 1988 after protests from Muslims who said the book was blasphemous. The-then erstwhile Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, decided to ban the book. In this article, we’ll look at the justification for the ban and whether it was the right decision....Read More
Who attacked Salman Rushdie? It’s still unclear who attacked Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York event last night. The assailant stabbed the acclaimed author in the arm before being tackled by security and arrested. Rushdie was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition. He is best known for his controversial...Read More