Arnab’s arrest is beginning of the end of Maha coalition govt: Pralhad Joshi

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November 5, 2020

Mangaluru, Nov 5: Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that the arrest of Republic TV Editor Arnab Goswami in Mumbai is the “beginning of an end” of the Maharashtra coalition government.

Speaking to mediapersons at the Airport here last night, he said that the Maharashtra government should release him immediately. He condemned the arrest of the editor.

There may be ideological differences. But the way the government arrested and treated the Editor is shocking, he added.

The Minister said that Mr Goswami had even spoken against the BJP many times. When Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and after he became the Prime Minister, many television channels spoke badly against Mr Modi. But the BJP governments did not conduct themselves the way the Maharashtra government conducted itself on Wednesday.

“Why Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi silent now?,” Mr. Joshi asked. He said that many who had earlier raised their voice in the name of threat to the freedom of speech and expression and resorted to “award wapsi”, are not speaking against the arrest of the editor.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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