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Salman Rushdie, the author of the book Satanic Verses, was born in Mumbai in 1947. Sir Salman Rushdie's work often combines magical realism with historical fiction. Rushdie's second novel, Midnight's Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was deemed "the best novel of all winners" on two occasions, marking the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the prize. However, it was - The Satanic Verses - that brought Rushdie into the centre of controversy. Rushdie was at the receiving end of some Islamic countries after the release of The Satanic Verses with Iran issuing a fatwa, calling for his death. The British government put Rushdie under police protection. Rushdie was attacked in New York on August 12, 2022. India.com will bring all the latest information on Salman Rushdie's health.
Salman Rushdie News
Great To See Indian Woman : Salman Rushdie Supports Kamala Harris For US Presidential Polls
India.com News Desk July 30, 2024 8:06 AM IST
Salman Rushdie said that Kamala Harris entering the presidential race has 'transformed' American politics in the last week.
Salman Rushdie Attack Case: Judge Denies Bail to Hadi Matar
Associated Press August 19, 2022 6:03 PM IST
The attacker of author Salman Rushdie, Hadi Matar, was denied bail by the judge in New York courthouse and all the involved lawyers were barred from giving media interviews.
Salman Rushdie Attacker 'Surprised' the Author Survived
Associated Press August 18, 2022 8:21 AM IST
Salman Rushdie, 75, suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, according to his agent, in the attack Friday. His agent, Andrew Wylie, said his condition has improved and he is on the road to recovery.
Iran Denies Being Involved In Attack On Salman Rushdie
Associated Press August 15, 2022 2:07 PM IST
Salman Rushdie was stabbed Friday while attending an event in western New York. He suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, his agent said. He was likely to lose the injured eye.
Salman Rushdie's Health Update: Son Says Author Off Ventilator, Retains 'Feisty Sense of Humour' After Attack
India.com News Desk August 14, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Though his life-changing injuries are severe, his usual feisty and defiant sense of humour remains intact, Rushdie's son Zafar said in a statement.
'You Are Next': Harry Potter Author JK Rowling Receives Death Threat After Condemning Attack On Salman Rushdie
India.com News Desk August 14, 2022 8:35 AM IST
JK Rowling has received a public death threat from an Iran-backed extremist for a tweet condemning the attack on Salman Rushdie.
Salman Rushdie Taken Off Ventilator And Talking, Says Agent
Associated Press August 14, 2022 7:31 AM IST
Salman Rushdie was taken off a ventilator and able to talk, a day after he was stabbed as he prepared to give a lecture in upstate New York.
Salman Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Pleads Not Guilty In Court
India.com News Desk August 14, 2022 8:03 AM IST
Hadi Matar, the man who allegedly attacked Salman Rushdie, pleaded not guilty in a New York court on charges of attempted murder and assault.
Salman Rushdie Attacked: Joe Biden Issues Statement Expressing Shock And Sorrow Over Assault
India.com News Desk August 14, 2022 3:04 AM IST
US President Joe Biden on Saturday issued a statement that stated that he and First Lady Jill Biden are saddened and shocked over the attack on author Salman Rushdie.
Salman Rushdie's Attacker Hadi Matar To Face Charges Of Attempted Murder And Assault
ANI August 13, 2022 11:23 PM IST
After attacking Salman Rushdie, the 24-year-old identified as Hadi Matar has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
Salman Rushdie on Ventilator, Unable to Speak After Stabbing, Says Agent | Highlights
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 6:44 AM IST
Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Muslim Cleric Deplores Attack On Salman Rushdie
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 7:40 PM IST
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a senior member of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Saturday denounced the attack on controversial writer Salman Rushdie.
10 Enlightening Quotes From Salman Rushdie's Books
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 1:17 PM IST
However, Rushdie's huge literary talent and his storytelling continue to delight millions. Let us ponder upon some of his remarkable words, that continue to inspire us even today.
Taslima Nasreen on Salman Rushdie Attack: Critics of Islam Will Be Killed Until The Religion Is Reformed
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 11:37 AM IST
Salman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" drew death threats from Iran's leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by Hadi Matar, who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Suggestions To increase Security At Salman Rushdie Event Was Ignored: Report
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 11:55 AM IST
With Salman Rushdie battling for his life after he was stabbed, questions have been raised about the security arrangements at the New York event where the author was attacked.
Video Captures Moments Where Author Salman Rushdie Was Stabbed On Stage By Attacker Hadi Matar
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 11:40 AM IST
The man, Hadi Matar, storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin attacking Rushdie as he was being introduced. Rushdie was pushed or fell to the floor, and the man was restrained.
Fatwa, Death Threats, Exile – How 'The Satanic Verses' Changed Salman Rushdie’s Life | Explained
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 10:44 AM IST
"The Satanic Verses" narrates the story of two Indian Muslim actors--Gibreel Farishta and Saladin Chamcha--who magically survive a plane hijacking. Both fall from the sky, and one of the them transformed into the archangel Gabriel, while the other morphs into the devil.
Hadi Matar, Salman Rushdie Attacker, Was Sympathetic To Islamic Revolutionary Guards Causes. What We Know So Far
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 10:42 AM IST
Salman Rushdie's attacker has been identified as Hadi Matar, a man from New Jersey who was reportedly "sympathetic" to Shia extremism.
White House Adviser Puts Out Statement On Salman Rushdie Attack, Calls It 'Appalling'
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 10:14 AM IST
Rushdie, the Mumbai-born controversial author who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing "The Satanic Verses", was "still undergoing surgery", several hours after being stabbed by a 24-year-old New Jersey resident at an event in western New York State.
Attacker Tried To Stab Salman Rushdie 10-15 Times, Connected Few: Eyewitness
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 1:30 AM IST
Salman Rushdie Attacked: An eyewitness has narrated how the attacker tried to hit Salman Rushdie more than 10 to 15 times but could connect few. Over 20 people were then on stage trying to save Rushdie from the attack. Here's an eyewitness account of the attack.
Salman Rushdie Receiving Treatment: NY Gov Kathy Hochul; Information About Attacker Soon
India.com News Desk August 13, 2022 12:15 AM IST
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a Friday afternoon press conference that author Salman Rushdie is alive and receiving treatment.
Salman Rushdie Stabbed in Neck at New York Event, Airlifted to Hospital; Attacker Arrested | Top Developments
India.com News Desk August 12, 2022 10:05 PM IST
A man stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and began punching or stabbing Rushdie as he was being introduced.
Salman Rushdie Stabbed In New York: 10 Lesser Known Facts About The Controversial Author
India.com News Desk August 12, 2022 11:37 PM IST
Salman Rushdie rose to prominence with his Booker Prize-winning 1981 novel "Midnight's Children," but his name became known around the world after "The Satanic Verses."
Salman Rushdie, JK Rowling Among 150 Intellectuals to Sign Open Letter Against 'Intolerance of Opposing Views'
PTI July 9, 2020 9:14 AM IST
The group, which also includes American activist Noam Chomsky and Indian historian Meera Nanda, warns that the spread of "censoriousness" is leading to "an intolerance of opposing views" and "a vogue for public shaming and ostracism".
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