Friday, January 20, 2012

Salman Rushdie

  • 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)

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