LITERARY FESTIVAL
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Lit Fest organisers: Won't be bullied Times Now
The organisers of Jaipur Literary Festival have hit back at Islamic hardliners saying they will not be bullied into submission. The hardliners had earlier cautioned the organisers against the participation in the upcoming event of the four authors who read out...1:59
Hardliners caution Jaipur Lit Fest organisers Times Now
After the controversy over passages from 'Satanic Verses' being read at Jaipur Literary Festival last year, Islamic hardliners have cautioned the organisers against participation of pro-Rushdie writers this year. At the 2012 edition of the literary fest, four ...11:35
Islamic clerics want ban on pro-Rushdie authors Headlines Today
Islamic hardliners have cautioned the organisers against participation of pro-Rushdie writers this year after the controversy over reading from the banned book 'Satanic Verses' at Jaipur Literary Festival last year. At the 2012 edition of the literary fest, fo...1:42
Malabar Mahotsavam begins JAIHIND TV
The 16th Malabar Mahotsavam, annual tourism festival of Kozhikode, begins with Pradeep Kumar MLA, hoisting the flag. The seven day long festival had a glittering start with students from various schools across the district performing cultural programmes. The w...3:02
Melting pot of ideas, thoughts & culture Times Now
The Day 2 of Times Literary Carnival 2012, being held in Mehboob Studios, Mumbai, saw several known names and faces from the world of literature, art and cinema. In one of the sessions, Prasoon Joshi, Mrinal Pande and Shanta Gokhale discussed the importance of...14:52
Gadkari's PM candidates, TMC vs Congress and more Headlines Today
Nitin Gadkari names Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley in PM race, TMC says Congress staged Rushdie row for poll gains, and more news.12:10
Question mark over Rushdie's video link at Lit Fest, & more Times Now
The proposed video address by Salman Rashdie in the ongoing Jaipur Literary Festival is under clouds, while in Pakistan, Ijaz Mansoor's visit for his testimony continues to be uncertain.8:04
Rushdie plans video address for Lit fest Headlines Today
Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie will address the Jaipur Literature Festival via video conference at 3.45 pm on January 23.56:31
Are artists, authors soft targets for hardliners? Times Now
Under intense pressure, Salman Rushdie calls off Jaipur visit. Has politics triumphed over freedom of speech? The Newshour debates.11:43
Salman Rushdie cancels India trip Times Now
Citing threat to his life from paid assassins, author Salman Rushdie cancels his scheduled trip to India to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival.2:38
Advisory to Delhi, Rajasthan over Rushdie visit Times Now
The Ministry of Home Affairs issues advisory to Rajasthan and Delhi to provide adequate security arrangements for Salman Rushdie during his visit to Jaipur Literature Festival.29:23
Newshour debate: The Rushdie dilemma Times Now
Salman Rushdie's possible presence at the Jaipur literary festival has come under a lot of flak from the right-wingers. Watch the Newshour Debate for a deeper analysis of the issue.25:59
Centre Stage: Govt apathetic over Rushdie's visit? Headlines Today
Centre Stage debates the issue of Salman Rushdie's trip to India after Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's comments on the author's security sparked outrage in the social media and literary circles.15:15
Another coup likely in Pak, no minority quota for now, ... Times Now
The Election Commission has put the proposed minority quota of 4.5% on hold until the end of the upcoming assembly polls, while in Pakistan, the fear of yet another military coup is looming large.11:41
Rows over Khurshid's promise on minority quota, and more Times Now
Union law minister has stirred up a controversy by promising sub-quota for Muslims during a poll campaign in UP, while in the UK, mystery continues over Indian student Gurudeep's death.1:23
Rushdie's proposed visit to India triggers controversy Times Now
Salman Rushdie's proposed India visit has stirred the hornet's nest again, with religious hotheads making the usual noises.19:51
The Newshour: Govt urged to deny visa to Salman Rushdie