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The unforgivable curse: How a 'conciliatory' remark worsened the Emma Watson- J K Rowling feud

September 30, 2025 5:17 pm

A deep dive into the public clash between Harry Potter author J K Rowling and star Emma Watson over gender rights, personal history, and the legacy of the franchise.

The Hallmarked Man Review: Robert Galbraith’s most intimate and uncompromising novel in the Strike series

September 30, 2025 12:50 pm

The Hallmarked Man Review: The eighth Cormoran Strike novel deepens the intrigue—and the emotional stakes—between Strike and Robin.

British actor Michael Gambon brought Dumbledore’s empathy to life

September 29, 2023 4:46 pm

In an increasingly majoritarian society Gambon’s Dumbledore satiated our longing for inclusivity

From Lizzo to Kangana Ranaut: Celebrities are not infallible — or our friends

August 07, 2023 2:23 pm

In light of sexual harassment allegations against her, a mental shift from ‘Lizzo is empowering’ to ‘Lizzo’s music/journey makes me feel empowered’ can help us centre our own experience and feelings, rather than the artist. We need not lose our idols, but we do need to examine whether we can see them as human

J K Rowling receives death threat over her tweet on Salman Rushdie attack

August 14, 2022 5:16 pm

Rowling, who has previously been criticised for her comments on transgender people, had on Friday shared a tweet expressing horror at the attempt on 75-year-old Rushdie's life

'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' celebrates 25 magical years

June 24, 2022 9:38 am

The image of Harry in front of the Hogwarts Express, the train taking him to the famed magical school, is one of the most recognisable book covers in children's literature

Rowling slams Putin's 'cancel culture' remark

March 26, 2022 11:06 am

Rowling has been criticised after saying she supported transgender rights but did not believe in “erasing” the concept of biological sex

New Year's Day lessons from The Beatles

January 03, 2022 5:17 pm

What do the Fab Four have in common with J.K.Rowling, Oprah Winfrey, and Steven Spielberg? Here's a hint: it's neither fame nor fortune.

JK Rowling anti-trans comment: Book festival cancels Harry Potter segment

May 02, 2021 5:25 pm

A report stated in the light of her comment, organisers decided to drop a quiz which revolved around the book

Harry Potter author J K Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

August 29, 2020 4:30 pm

J K Rowling's decision comes after Kerry Kennedy, the president of Robert F Kennedy Human Rights and the late senator's daughter, published a statement expressing her "profound disappointment" with the author's comments on transgender issues.

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