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Salman Rushdie: Why is Salman Rushdie still a controversial figure ? Explained I Clear cut Ep 57
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Salman Rushdie: Why is Salman Rushdie still a controversial figure ? Explained I Clear cut Ep 57

Episode Description

British-Indian novelist Salman Rushdie was attacked on Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. Rushdie has received several death threats from Iran ever since his novel, The Satanic Verses, was published in 1988. The book has been banned in Iran as many Muslims consider it to be blasphemous. But why is the 75 year old author constantly in the middle of threats and controversy ? Explained.

 

Script - Rudrashis Kanjilal

Host - Prachi Dureja

Producer - Lalit

 

Clear-cut by ABP live Podcasts is a show tailored for the simple truth that there's nothing more important to a democracy than a well informed electorate. On this show, we will give a smooth rundown of the top stories of the day and talk about an issue which needs our attention because I'll be your champion of facts and the mortal enemy of innuendo, speculation, hyperbole and nonsense. I'll make no effort to subdue my opinion and make every effort to inform you of different opinions that are offbeat from my own. Listen to your clear-cut newsman Rudrashis Kanjilal from every Monday to Friday only on ABP Live Podcasts.

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