Posts Tagged Controversy

Taslima Nasreen Controversy: Taslima Nasreen article sparks violence in Karnataka

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on Tuesday, 2 March, 2010

Two persons died and eight others were injured in violence sparked by an article by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen in a local newspaper.
The article published in yesterday’s edition of Kannada Prabha was about burqa worn by Muslim women.
Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has said that the State Government will not tolerate the publication of any derogatory [...]

Category: India   Article, Controversy, Karnataka, Nasreen, Taslima, Taslima Nasreen, Violence
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Taylor Swift Grammy Controversy

Posted by Pawandeep Kaur on Sunday, 7 February, 2010

Scott Borchetta defended Taylor Swift’s off-key performance at the Grammys on Sunday.
Scott Borchetta said: “This is not ‘American Idol.’ This is not a competition of getting up and seeing who can sing the highest note. This is about a true artist and writer and communicator. It’s not about that technically perfect performance.”
US singer Kelly [...]

Category: Hollywood   Controversy, Grammy, Kelly Clarkson, Scott Borchetta, Taylor Swift
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