Salman Rushdie Is Off Ventilator, Can Talk Now, Says Agent Andrew Wylie
Indian-origin author, residing in United Sthe tates Salman Rushdie was taken off a ventilator and will be able to talk, confirmed Andrew Wylie his assistant on August 14. Notably, Rusdie was stabbed at neck in western New York State at an event. The accused Hadi Matar, 24 of Fairview, NJ for Attempted Murder and has been under the New York Police custody. Moreover, Rushdie is under doctor's supervision.
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Women Activist Kamla Bhasin Dies At 75
Kamla Bhasin, a renowned feminist who fought and worked for gender-related issues for decades in India and South Asian nations, died at the age of 75 on September 25. Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, activist Harsh Mander and Prasant Bhushan have expressed their condolences on Twitter. Ms. Bhasin, a poet and author of gender related books accomplished the "Laadli Life Time Achievement Award" for her work in 2017.
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Renowned Journalist, Author Anil Dharker Dies Of Cardiac Illness
Renowned journalist-cum-writer Anil Dharker has passed away on March 26, after undergoing a bypass procedure due to cardiac illness in Mumbai. With a career spanning over five decades, Dharkar's work includes "The Romance of Salt" book on historical Dandi March. Besides, he has served as an editor in leading publications like Mid-Day and The Independent. He was also a member of Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Doordarshan. Several… read-more
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