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Salman Rushdie Novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ Sold In India For First Time In 36 Years
DeadlineStory by Jesse Whittock
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Salman Rushdie's banned masterpiece 'The Satanic Verses' finally returns to Indian bookstores after a 36-year blackout, signaling a shift in the country's literary landscape.
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- After decades of controversy, Rushdie's novel is now legally available in India, the birthplace of the celebrated but embattled author.
- The book's re-release marks a major milestone in India's evolution on free expression, as the country moves beyond the religious and political tensions that once fueled its ban.
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Salman Rushdie, The Satanic Verses