Tag Archives: Salman-Rushdie

A Crisis Of Faith: 20 Years Of Rushdie Fatwa

Posted on March 9, 2009 by CM Naim

Unfortunately God doesn’t speak to mankind anymore, otherwise I imagine he would give the same reprimand to those who demand Rushdie’s head. For The Satanic Verses may rightfully be seen as a “religious” book, written not out of contempt for the tradition but out of anguish over it. Continue reading →

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Rushdie Arrives In Mumbai & Rabble-rousers Are At Work again

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Adnan

The opposition to Rushdie is just another page in the endless list to generate useless controversies Continue reading →

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Lajja: Taslima Nasreen Assaulted In Hyderabad

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Let me say this first: I never have had any genuine interaction with Hyderabadi Muslims till a month ago. I have been friends with Hindus from the city who studied at my University but never a Muslim. So the experience … Continue reading →

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The Salmanic Verses: Knighthood For Salman Rushdie

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Mohib Ahmad

Salman Rushdie might have become Sir Salman Rushdie courtesy his recent elevation to knighthood but unfortunately he will always be remembered by his middle name: Controversy. It is unfortunate because Salman Rushdie has been one of the most famous Indian … Continue reading →

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