Controversial India-born author Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children, based loosely on India's independence, today won the prestigious 'Best of the Booker' title after securing approval of readers from across the globe.

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P>Controversial India-born author Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children, based loosely on India's independence, today won the prestigious 'Best of the Booker' title after securing approval of readers from across the globe.

<i>Midnight`s Children</i> wins `Best of the Booker`

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