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Bedi warns movement post Budget session

Team Anna member Kiran Bedi today asked the people to remain prepared for another movement if no strong Lokpal bill is passed during budget session of Parliament.

Rushdie interrupted, again

Even in his absence, the controversial author dominates debate at the Lit Fest and across the country.

CBI arrests two more in Bhanwari Devi case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested two more accused in connection with the disappearance and killing of nurse Bhanwari Devi, sources said.

Video link cancelled, Salman Rushdie silenced again

Controversial author Salman Rushdie's video conference at the Jaipur Literature Festival has been called off finally after much flip flop over it.  A dejected and hurt Sanjoy Roy said it's unfortunate that once again we are being bullied and have to step down, before leaving the stage in tears. Was the govt right? Take poll

Rushdie's video session? Conditions apply

The Jaipur Literature Festival organisers today said a video session by controversial write Salman Rushdie could take place on certain conditions. Reports suggests Rushdie will be allowed video conference if he won't speak about The Satanic Verses. BJP, Cong slugfest over Rushdie issue | Sahmat invites Rushdie to speak in Delhi

Rushdie's video session: Will he, won't he?

Salman Rushdie continues to be the newsmaker at the Jaipur Literature Festival. On Monday, uncertainty prevailed over the writer's video session planned for the concluding day of the five-day event. HT reports. BJP, Cong slugfest over Rushdie issue | Sahmat invites Rushdie to speak in Delhi

'Reservation for Muslims a legitimate demand'

Noting that Muslims face discrimination in various states, former Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Mushirul Hasan today advocated for reservation to the community saying it was a legitimate demand.

Rushdie to address Jaipur Lit Fest via video link tomorrow

However, Rajasthan home minister has reportedly said that Salman Rushdie's video conferencing in the Jaipur literature festival cannot be allowed unless the author commits in advance to making no reference to his book, The Satanic Verses. Hitmen alert a yarn spun by Rajasthan cops: Rushdie | Jaipur Literature Festival special | I wanted to give a voice to Rushdie: Hari Kunzru

Bhagat, Tharoor tell their Twitter tale

Writer and politician Shashi Tharoor get talking about the good, bad and ugly of getting famous on Twitter. 'I'm the Rakhi Sawant of literature," says Bhagat about why he is attending the Jaipur Lit Fest. Sonakshi Babbar writes. Watch | 'I'm not a post-colonial imperialist' | How to get cozy with Lit Fest authors

‘Genocide has an order’

To chronicle human abuse, one must keep returning. Antara Das writes.

How to get cozy with Lit Fest authors

Sonakshi Babbar provides essential tips. But try these suggestions at your own peril.

I would never be able to drive here, says Oprah

She's probably past the arranged marriage eligibility date, and no one has offered her a camel ride yet. Oprah Winfrey was being funny at her session in front of a 3,000-odd crowd at Diggi Palace.|

Complaint against authors in Satanic Verses row

The Salman Rushdie row refused to die down today with a police complaint being filed against the four authors who read out portions from the controversial author's banned book 'Satanic Verses' at the Jaipur Literature Festival. Rajasthan Police lied, tweets Rushdie; Gehlot fumes

Festival reading of Rushdie book stirs anger

Muslim activists in India said today they would lodge a complaint with police after Salman Rushdie's novel The Satanic Verses, which is banned in the country, was read out at a literary festival.

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