- Salman Rushdie will not attend a literature festival in India after authorities warned the controversial author he was a potential target of assassins at the event, following threats of protests from Muslim groups at his planned appearance. (msnbc.com)
- Two years ago, Salman Rushdie said he was worried about a rising culture of complaint in India. Speaking at a media conclave in Delhi, Mr Rushdie referred to the case of the late artist MF Husain. (BBC News)
- JAIPUR, India - Booker-Prize winning author Salman Rushdie cancelled plans to appear at an Indian literature festival Friday after protests from Muslim clerics and warnings that he could be targeted for assassination. (News1130.com)
- Rushdie had been scheduled to speak on the festivals opening day Friday, but the event kicked off without him. (MSN Philippines News)
- NEW DELHI — British author Salman Rushdies planned appearance at a literary festival in India was thrown into doubt on Tuesday due to security concerns caused by protests from influential Muslim clerics. (Google)
- New Delhi: Breaking a minor jinx in India which began with last Septembera failed Harud Festival in Kashmir, celebrated writer Salman Rushdie will attend the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival Jan 20-24, the organisers said on Tuesday. (in.com)
- Jaipur, Jan 20: Putting an end to all speculations, popular author Salman Rushdie cancelled his trip to Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) that commenced here on Friday. (New Kerala)
- JAIPUR, India — Organisers of Indias Jaipur Literature Festival met with Muslim groups on Thursday seeking an agreement to enable author Salman Rushdie to speak at the event after protests against his work. (Google)
Friday, January 20, 2012
Salman Rushdie
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