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...novel set primarily in America, though the main characters are Indian and a good chunk of the book takes place there. The first third of the book is a dense, atmospheric and compelling look at India during the beginning of British decolonization. The novel's featured three-some, beautiful Vina Apsara, musically gifted Ormus Cama and the narrator, Rai, are united early through friendships and tragedy. Vina, relocated to India from America after the murder of her family is adopted by Rai's parents, the Merchants. Soon, Vina meets Ormus Cama, the son of the Merchants' good friends; the three...
...America, Rai becomes a photographer, while Vina and Ormus become full-blown celebrities through the success of their band, VTO (or V-2--The bands' name a fitting homage to Rushdie's real-life inspiration...
...Instead, Vina said he stayed to argue some more and had some minor physical contact, apparently touching Winters' cheek. He was ejected...
...National League said Vina was being suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount for excessive arguing of balls and strikes and for contact with the umpire...
...suspension was supposed to take effect Wednesday but will be held up while Vina appeals...