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Why is JK Rowling being called a ‘Holocaust Denier’? Here's why it is trending
Rowling is again facing backlash as Brown apologised to her on the platform, saying she has now deleted her March 13 tweet
Published on Apr 16, 2024 05:27 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
JK Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take
Harry Potter writer JK Rowling remains steadfast on her position on trans rights. So much so that she's even criticised Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 10:35 AM IST
ANI |
Will JK Rowling be arrested for hate law comments ? Scotland Police says…
Rowling, while challenging Scotland's hate law, had called several ‘transgender women’ men.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 09:47 PM IST
JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, ‘it’s Holocaust denialism'
J.K. Rowling sparks fresh controversy with comments on historical events, drawing backlash for denying Nazi book burnings on trans healthcare and research.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 09:56 AM IST
J.K. Rowling under fire again with Mother's Day post: ‘Sickening’
J.K. Rowling is in the midst of a controversy yet again with a Mother’s Day post on X
Published on Mar 11, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Sumanti Sen
UK broadcaster accuses author JK Rowling of ‘misgendering’ her
Willoughby, Britain's transgender newsreader, alleged that Rowling committed a ‘hate crime’ by addressing the former as ‘him’.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 03:25 PM IST
J.K. Rowling willing to face 2-year prison sentence for her transphobic view
J.K. Rowling says she would 'happily' go to prison for her anti-trans views. Daniel Radcliffe responds to Rowling's comments in support of transgender people.
Published on Oct 20, 2023 09:34 AM IST
‘Cis is ideological language’ J.K. Rowling sparks controversy on Twitter
Twitter controversy ignited by J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk as they discuss the terms "cis" and "cisgender."
Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:11 PM IST
High on nostalgia: Popular Hollywood franchises expand as series
Popular franchises continue to expand with new spinoffs: Big Bang Theory, Stranger Things (animated series), Harry Potter, The Conjuring (TV series), Rick & Morty (anime spinoff), and Twilight (TV series in development).
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:08 PM IST
Twitter ticks off celebrities: Celebs who lost the blue tick & those who kept it
Twitter CEO Elon Musk's crackdown on legacy blue ticks has left many celebs without the coveted symbol of authenticity, only available via paid subscription.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 02:30 AM IST
Harry Potter fans not happy with TV adaptation news, refuse to watch show
A new TV series adaptation of the Harry Potter books has sent Potterheads into a meltdown. Fans of the franchise have slammed the decision on Twitter.
Published on Apr 14, 2023 04:34 PM IST
Helena Bonham Carter claims Johnny Depp is ‘vindicated’ after Amber Heard trial
In a recent interview Helena Bonham Carter made her opinions clear on cancel culture and societal judgement and lent support to co-star and friend Johnny Depp.
Published on Nov 28, 2022 01:14 PM IST
Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling's stance on trans people
Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, has defended JK Rowling's stance on trans people and criticised the abuse she is receiving for airing her thoughts.
Published on Oct 25, 2022 07:16 PM IST
Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, JK Rowling remember Queen Elizabeth II
Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Elton John, JK Rowling, Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger and many others mourned Queen Elizabeth on social media.
Published on Sep 09, 2022 10:31 AM IST
JK Rowling says nobody asked her not to be on Harry Potter reunion special
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has denied reports that she was asked not to appear on the film series' 20th anniversary special reunion in December.
Published on Aug 29, 2022 08:28 PM IST
Scotland Police starts probe after JK Rowling receives death threats online
JK Rowling has received death threats on Twitter after she reacted to Salman Rushdie's attack. Currently, the matter is being investigated by the Scotland police.
Published on Aug 14, 2022 05:26 PM IST
‘You are next’: JK Rowling gets death threats on Twitter after attack on Rushdie
The British author, who recently spiralled into her own controversies, was among many left shocked and appalled at the attack on Salman Rushdie.
Published on Aug 14, 2022 11:00 AM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Swati Bhasin
Mother's Day quotes by famous poets, authors from Edgar Allan Poe to JK Rowling
Want to express your sentiments this Mother's Day 2022 in a literary fashion but words are failing you? Check out these quotes penned by world-famous poets and authors to describe and celebrate the many roles that mothers and maternal figures play in our lives
Updated on May 08, 2022 09:27 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
J K Rowling slams Putin for dragging her into ‘cancel culture’ rant against West
Putin accused West of trying to cancel Russia’s rich musical and literary culture in the same way it had cancelled author JK Rowling over her views on transgender issues.
Published on Mar 26, 2022 06:19 AM IST
Putin says Russian culture being 'cancelled' like JK Rowling
Speaking in a meeting with leading cultural figures broadcast on national television, Putin complained of the cancellation of a number of Russian cultural events in recent weeks and compared it to actions taken by Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 04:49 AM IST
Reuters | , Dublin
Fans believe Emma Watson took a dig at JK Rowling at the BAFTAs. Watch
During her appearance at the BAFTA awards, actor Emma Watson seemingly took an indirect dig at Harry Potter writer JK Rowling for her alleged transphobic comments.
Published on Mar 14, 2022 04:23 PM IST
Why JK Rowling wasn’t part of Harry Potter 20th Anniversary reunion special
Ever since news emerged that JK Rowling wasn’t an active part of the reunion, many had speculated that she was dropped by the makers owing to recent controversies.
Published on Dec 31, 2021 07:45 PM IST
Harry Potter reunion reviews are out, here's what critics say
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Return to Hogwarts reviews have surfaced online and most critics aren't impressed with the special reunion.
Published on Dec 30, 2021 02:14 PM IST
Harry Potter actor says she was told to lie about facing racist abuse from fans
Harry Potter actor Katie Leung has said that she was told to deny the racist abuse she'd faced during her time playing Cho Chang in the series.
Published on Mar 12, 2021 02:43 PM IST
Mouni Roy’s chic pictures and Harry Potter love are all we need to not let muggles bring down our spirits
Mouni Roy brushes aside fans’ mid-week blues as she shares her relatable love for Harry Potter and a flood of her sizzling pictures in chic attire
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 10:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family after organisation’s prez criticises her transgender comments
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.
Updated on Aug 29, 2020 03:20 PM IST
London | Associated Press | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Daniel Radcliffe almost quit acting before being cast as Harry Potter; a throwback to how he was discovered
On Daniel Radcliffe’s birthday, here’s a throwback to how he was discovered and cast as Harry Potter.
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 06:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Entertainment Desk
JK Rowling, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie among 150 artists, activists to raise ‘illiberalism’ concerns
Acclaimed authors such as Salman Rushdie, J K Rowling and Margaret Atwood are among around 150 writers, artists and activists to sign an open letter, warning against the rise of “forces of illiberalism” impacting free speech.
Updated on Jul 09, 2020 05:46 PM IST
London | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Rowling, Rushdie, Atwood sign letter warning liberals of illiberalism
The letter criticised the state of public debate and the “swift and severe retribution” dealt out to any perceived wrongs. It decried an “intolerance of opposing views, a vogue for public shaming and ostracism.’’
Published on Jul 08, 2020 11:37 PM IST
London | Associated Press
JK Rowling’s ex-husband responds to abuse allegations, admits to slapping her, says ‘I’m not sorry’
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling’s ex-husband, Jorge Arantes, has responded to her claims that she was abused in her first marriage, and said that while he did slap her, he isn’t sorry.
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 02:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Entertainment Desk