Controversial Book
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Marguerite Duras’s novel ‘The Lover’ is ‘a great literary act of looking back’
The book is a study in making and unmaking yourself, reinterpreting past selves through the lens of present and future selves.
Anthony Macris, The Conversation
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Court stays sale of book on Tipu Sultan that allegedly contains derogatory remarks about Muslims
The Bengaluru court agreed with petitioner’s claim that the publication of ‘Tippu Nija Kanasugalu’ could result in communal disharmony.
Scroll Staff
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‘Writer’s imagination must enjoy freedom’: SC dismisses petition seeking ban on novel ‘Meesha’
The petitioner claimed that a part of the book written by S Hareesh was offensive to Hindu priests and women.
Scroll Staff
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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‘Meesha’ row: SC reserves orders on plea seeking ban on part of Malayalam novel
The petitioner claimed that a part of the book written by S Hareesh was derogatory to women.
Scroll Staff
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Spymaster Dulat's claims generate a sense of vindication among Kashmiris
The feeling that the centre's covert operations subvert the democratic process gets strengthened by these purported revelations.
Parvaiz Bukhari