1. The author of the book ‘Shame’ is Salman Rushdie. This is his third novel, published in 1983.

2. The novel is written in the genre of magical realism and is a satire on the political scenario of Pakistan.

3. The central theme of the novel is that shame breeds violence.

4. Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British-American novelist and essayist.

1. The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the Kailapodha festival.

2. This festival is celebrated in the first week of September,

3. It marks the end of hardships for the farming community.

4. It is a symbol of the togetherness and prosperity of the community.