'The Satanic Verses'

This book by the Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin faced a ban in some Indian states due to its critical content on religious extremism and communal violence.

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This book, which explores the decline of Air India as a public sector airline, was banned for a brief period because it contained controversial information related to the airline's operations.

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'The Polyester Prince

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'Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India'

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'The Red Sari'

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'Such a Long Journey'

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'The True Furqan'

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'The Satanic Verses'

This novel faced a ban in India due to its perceived blasphemous content, which offended certain religious groups. The ban was enforced in 1988 and remains in place.

This book by the Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin faced a ban in some Indian states due to its critical content on religious extremism and communal violence.

'Lajja'

This book, which explores the decline of Air India as a public sector airline, was banned for a brief period because it contained controversial information related to the airline's operations.

'The Descent of Air India'

'The Polyester Prince

The Rise of Dhirubhai Ambani' by Hamish McDonald: The book faced legal challenges and bans for a period in India due to its portrayal of the founder of Reliance Industries, Dhirubhai Ambani.

'Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India'

This book faced bans and controversies in Maharashtra for its content, which some groups found offensive to the Maratha king, Shivaji.

'The Red Sari'

This biography of Sonia Gandhi faced legal challenges and controversies in India due to its portrayal of the Congress Party leader.

'Such a Long Journey'

This novel was banned in some Indian universities due to its portrayal of political corruption and communal tensions in India.

'The True Furqan'

This book faced bans in India and other countries because it was perceived as a counterfeit or parody of the Quran, which offended religious sentiments.