Why Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' now available in India after 36-year ban

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 25, 2024
Salman Rushdie's banned book "The Satanic Verses" is now available in limited stock at a Delhi bookstore. The ban, imposed in 1988, ended as the Delhi High Court noted the absence of the notification. Rushdie's controversial novel remains highly debated globally, and its release has reignited discussions on free speech and...

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A business class passenger on Air Indiaโ€™s Delhi-Bangkok flight urinated on a co-passenger before landing on April 9, 2025. Air India confirmed the incident and..
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Air India said that an incident of "unruly passenger behavior" was reported on its Delhi-Bangkok flight on April 9 and the matter has been reported to the..
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Former ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as "terrible." Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she..
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On Monday, AAP Leader and LoP Atishi wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the issue of rising school fees in private schools and urged to issue orders..
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The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi high court's order urging Wikimedia to remove a page criticizing judiciary proceedings. The bench stated such removal..
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The Supreme Court commission investigating the March 14 fire at former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's residence has recorded statements from Delhi..
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Lawyers at Calcutta High Court boycotted court proceedings on Tuesday, protesting the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Delhi HC. The lawyers..
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Delhi Police have arrested director Sanoj Mishra for allegedly raping an aspiring actress. Mishra gained attention after offering a movie role to viral sensation..
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