Hadi Matar Found Guilty of Partially Blinding Prize-Winning Novelist Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar

Hadi Matar, the man responsible for the brutal knife attack on renowned novelist Salman Rushdie, has been found guilty of attempted murder. The attack, which took place in August 2022 during a literary event in New York, left Rushdie partially blind in one eye and inflicted severe injuries to his body. The jury’s verdict marks … Read more

Salman Rushdie’s Controversial Novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ Back on Sale in India After 36-Year Ban

Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel The Satanic Verses has returned to Indian bookshelves after 36 years, following a Delhi High Court ruling that lifted the ban imposed in 1988. The decision marks a turning point in the ongoing debate over freedom of expression, faith, and censorship. The novel, often described as provocative and imaginative, has been … Read more