Tag Archives: Edna Fernandes

March 1 2009: Jewish Book Week

Edna Fernandes discussed her book The Last Jews of Kerala at Jewish Book Week 2009 in London.

Sunday Times Best Travel Books 2008: The Last Jews of Kerala

The Sunday Times newspaper names “The Last Jews of Kerala” as one of its Best Travel Books of 2008.

Pressure on Pak as India exits peace talks

As India suspends peace talks, pressure mounts on Pakistan to stem cancer of militancy. London’s Frontline Club discusses way forward.

Dec 16 2008: Frontline Club debate on Mumbai attacks

Frontline Club debate on the Mumbai terror attacks on 16 December. I will be discussing the impact with leading correspondents from the BBC and Guardian.

The fallout from India’s 9/11

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

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.

Holy Warriors shortlisted for TR Fyvel prize

Holy Warriors was shortlisted for the 2008 Index on Censorship TR Fyvel prize.  The book was one of four chosen from around the world. See Freedom of Expression awards.

Articles on: Blair’s new mission, plus the Taliban’s birthplace

Edna Fernandes’ article “Faith Healers” explores Blair’s effort to champion global interfaith dialogue.  Also see my article “Allah’s Ambassadors“, giving unique insight into the Darul Uloom madrassa, spiritual birthplace of the Taliban.

Sunday Times

A touching investigative account…Fernandes movingly captures the sombre, embattled mood of this population in ‘countdown mode’, all too painfully aware that they have already become a ‘souvenir people’” Read Review at Times Online

Literary Review

“A dazzling history, well recounted by Edna Fernandes in this pacy, fascinating account of a Jewish settlement little known in the West,”