shot-button
Loader

Salman Rushdie

Articles

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison

Matar next faces a federal trial on terrorism-related charges. While the first trial focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself, the next one is expected to delve into the more complicated issue of motive

17 May,2025 09:14 AM IST | Mayville | AP
Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie's attacker found guilty of attempted murder

Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie's attacker found guilty of attempted murder

Previously, Salman Rushdie has endured several death threats following his 1988 novel 'The Satanic Verses' which angered many Muslims

22 February,2025 02:44 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Rushdie backs Kamala Harris for US presidential polls

Salman Rushdie backs Kamala Harris for US presidential polls

He further said that Harris entering the presidential race has 'transformed' American politics in the last week

30 July,2024 09:20 AM IST | New York | ANI
Salman Rushdie recounts near-fatal stabbing in 2022 in new memoir 'Knife'

Salman Rushdie recounts near-fatal stabbing in 2022 in new memoir 'Knife'

After going unscathed for years, a knife-wielding assailant jumped on stage at an arts gathering in rural New York state and stabbed Rushdie multiple times in the neck and abdomen

16 April,2024 05:19 PM IST | New York | AFP

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK