I just got back from the Global Forum for Freedom of Expression in Oslo which discussed: The Right to Offend. An issue that has ramifications ranging from the Muslim world’s call for recognition of “Defamation of Religion” to the rise of the far-right and neo-Nazis in Europe. See blog.
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Exclusive report on Sri Lanka’s war on terror in Mail on Sunday
May 5, 2009 – 3:10 am
Inside Sri Lanka’s so-called “concentration camps” and the story of a child suicide bomber. See Blog for link.
March 1 2009: Jewish Book Week
March 3, 2009 – 3:13 am
Edna Fernandes discussed her book The Last Jews of Kerala at Jewish Book Week 2009 in London.
Pressure on Pak as India exits peace talks
December 18, 2008 – 4:54 am
As India suspends peace talks, pressure mounts on Pakistan to stem cancer of militancy. London’s Frontline Club discusses way forward.
The fallout from India’s 9/11
December 1, 2008 – 3:36 am
The fallout from India’s 9/11. Now the political and diplomatic impact begins as anger replaces shock after the Mumbai attacks.
US Jewish Book Council review
November 17, 2008 – 6:57 am
The US Jewish Book Council reviews The Last Jews of Kerala: “The subject is fascinating and poignant, the journey both languid and intense. Readers will not be disappointed.” For full extract, see the reviews page.
Naseem Khan, Guardian
October 3, 2008 – 9:42 pm
‘What a cast of characters make their way through this sharp-witted and straight-talking book: the fatuous and the venal, the self-important and the deluded, the exploitative and the corrupt. Edna Fernandes has undertaken to track down figures who epitomise the most depressing facet of Indian life – its holy warriors – as well as [...]
