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Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Terrorism will stay as long as Islam is there': Exiled Bangladesh writer Taslima Nasrin on Pahalgam attack
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin on Sunday compared the Pahalgam terror attack to the 2016 Dhaka cafe siege, saying 'terrorism will stay as long as Islam is there.' According to news agency PTI, while speaking at the Delhi Literature Festival, the Lajja author remarked, 'Islam has not evolved in 1,400 years.' She added, "Until it does, it will continue to breed terrorists. In the 2016 Dhaka attack, Muslims were slaughtered because they could not recite the Kalma. This is what happens when faith is allowed to overrule reason and humanity." The Pahalgam attack on April 22 claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. On July 1, 2016, terrorists had stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, leaving 29 dead. Taslima Nasrin also criticised the expansion of religious institutions, stating, "In Europe, churches have turned into museums, but Muslims are busy building mosques everywhere. There are thousands and they still want more. What they produce are jihadists. There should be no madrasas. Children must read all books, not just one." Forced into exile in 1994 after being accused of blasphemy, Nasrin has since lived in Sweden, the US, and India. She shared her emotional connection to India, saying, "I am a permanent resident of the United States and lived there for 10 years, but I always felt like an outsider. It was only when I came to Kolkata that I felt at home. Even after being thrown out of West Bengal, I found another home in Delhi. This country has given me a sense of belonging that my own country could not." "I love India. It feels like home," she added. Turning her attention to women's rights, Nasrin criticised the situation in her homeland and expressed support for legal reform. "Every civilised country must have a UCC. India too. I support it. Islamic patriarchs want Quranic rights. Rights must never be religious. If women's security is compromised in the name of culture, religion or tradition, then we must question that culture. A society that cannot protect half of its population is a failed society," she said.
Deccan Herald
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Terrorism will stay so long as Islam is there: Taslima Nasrin
Speaking at a session at the Delhi Literature Festival here, the Lajja writer also said 'Islam has not evolved in 1,400 years'.
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Weekend Planner (May 3-4): Delhi-NCR residents, here's everything you must check out!
Where: In theatres Time: All day Cast: Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, Palak Tiwari What: Delhi Meets Bombay Where: Arts Room, Eldeco Centre, Malviya Nagar Time: Noon to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11pm What: Asian Food Festival Where: The Barbeque Times, Block N, Mayfield Garden, Sector 51, Gurugram Time: Noon to 3pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm What: Shikhandi Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road Time: 7.30pm What: Delhi Literature Festival A post shared by DELHI LITERATURE FESTIVAL (@delhiliteraturefest) Where: Bikaner House, Pandara Road Time: 11am to 8pm What: Aashish Solanki Live Where: The Laugh Store, DLF CyberHub, Gurugram Time: 4pm What: Chokher Bali Where: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House Time: 7pm What: Zikrr the Band Live Where: Studio XO Bar Trilium Avenue, Sector 29, Gurugram Time: 9.30pm What: Pune Jazz Project Where: Home: Delhi, Vasant Kunj, Nelson Mandela Road Time: 9.30pm What: Stabat Mater Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road Time: 7.30pm What: Brick by Brick – Harappa Heritage Walk Where: National Museum, Janpath Time: 11am What: Morning Power Yoga Where: Utsav, Sector 66 Gurugram Time: 9.30am
News18
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Delhi Literature Festival To Kick Off On May 2 At Bikaner House
The 13th Delhi Literature Festival, themed 'Delhi Writes: Voices, Visions & Verses', runs from May 2-4 at Bikaner House The capital city is set to host one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations — the 13th edition of the Delhi Literature Festival — from May 2 to 4 at Bikaner House on Pandara Road. This year's theme, 'Delhi Writes: Voices, Visions & Verses', promises to spotlight Delhi's vibrant literary soul alongside powerful national conversations. The festival will be inaugurated by Gajendra S Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, in the presence of leading dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Speaker Vijender Gupta, Cabinet Minister for Culture & Tourism Kapil Mishra, NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra, and UNESCO India Director Tim Curtis. A special panel on 'Demography, Dialogue & Development' will be delivered by MP Bansuri Swaraj, delving into youth, governance and nation-building. A fireside chat titled 'Flowing Through Time: Healing The Yamuna' features Delhi minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, highlighting ecological heritage and sustainable futures. The festival will also witness a no-holds-barred conversation with political commentator and author Dr. Anand Ranganathan, titled 'Unscripted, Unapologetic, Unfiltered". Over the three days, the festival will host some of India's finest minds and bestselling authors, including Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (former diplomat), presenting Swallowing the Sun; Amb. Abhay K, with his national bestseller Nalanda – How It Changed The World; Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, exploring Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade; Ravi Shankar Etteth, Arun Anand, Pavan K. Varma, Taslima Nasrin, Mukul Kumar, and many more. There is a dedicated session on Hindi Poetry: 'Itwaar Chhota Pad Gaya'. There will also be a discussion on 'Can we be strangers again', national bestseller by Shrijeet Shandilya. Also, Nityananda Misra will talk about his book, Kumbha: The Traditionally Modern Mela. The festival will conclude with a live performance by Meenu Bakshi, presented by Renu Hussain. Book lovers can explore curated selections at the Kunzum Bookstore, the official Bookstore Partner of the festival. Food and conversation will flow freely at the venue, with gourmet options from Diggin Cafe, L'Opera, Haldiram, and Havemore available on site. The festival continues its legacy of bringing together thought leaders, literary icons, policymakers and the public to celebrate India's evolving literary and cultural landscape. The free registration and programme details are available on First Published:
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28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Storyboard18 'Delhi Literature Festival' to kick off on May 2 at Bikaner House
The 2025 Storyboard18 Delhi Literature Festival will host some of India's finest minds and bestselling authors, including Amb. Abhay K, Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, Arun Anand, Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (former diplomat), Ravi Shankar Etteth, Mukul Kumar, Pavan K. Varma, Taslima Nasrin etc read more The capital city is set to host one of its most anticipated cultural celebrations — the 13th edition of the Delhi Literature Festival — from May 2 to 4 at Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi. This year's theme, 'Delhi Writes: Voices, Visions & Verses', promises to spotlight Delhi's vibrant literary soul alongside powerful national conversations. The festival will be inaugurated by Gajendra S. Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, in the presence of leading dignitaries, including Rekha Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister; Vijender Gupta, Speaker, Delhi Vidhan Sabha; Kapil Mishra, Cabinet Minister for Culture & Tourism; Keshav Chandra, Chairman, NDMC; and Tim Curtis, Director & Representative, UNESCO India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Several key sessions intersecting policy, politics and literature will add political and intellectual gravitas to the festival. A special panel on 'Demography, Dialogue & Development' will be delivered by Sushri Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament, delving into youth, governance and nation-building. A fireside chat titled 'Flowing Through Time: Healing The Yamuna' features Parvesh Sahib Singh, Cabinet Minister, Delhi, highlighting ecological heritage and sustainable futures. The festival will also witness a no-holds-barred conversation with political commentator and author Dr. Anand Ranganathan, titled 'Unscripted, Unapologetic, Unfiltered.' Over the three days, the festival will host some of India's finest minds and bestselling authors, including Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (former diplomat), presenting Swallowing the Sun; Amb. Abhay K, with his national bestseller Nalanda – How It Changed The World; Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, exploring Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade; Ravi Shankar Etteth, Arun Anand, Pavan K. Varma, Taslima Nasrin, Mukul Kumar, and many more. There is a dedicated session on Hindi Poetry: 'Itwaar Chhota Pad Gaya'. There will also be a discussion on 'Can we be strangers again', national bestseller by Shrijeet Shandilya. Also, Nityananda Misra will talk about his book, 'Kumbha: The Traditionally Modern Mela'. The festival will also feature the Delhi Literature Festival Awards 2025, honouring excellence in seven literary categories, and 'Writers of the New Century', an open competition for young writers. The festival will conclude with a live performance by Meenu Bakshi, presented by Renu Hussain. Book lovers can explore curated selections at the Kunzum Bookstore, the official Bookstore Partner of the festival. Food and conversation will flow freely at the venue, with gourmet options from Diggin Cafe, L'Opera, Haldiram, and Havemore available on site. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The festival continues its legacy of bringing together thought leaders, literary icons, policymakers and the public to celebrate India's evolving literary and cultural landscape. The free registration and programme details are available
