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Indian writer and activist Banu Mushtaq has etched her name in history by securing the 2025 International Booker Prize

Kumari Sonali

Indian writer and activist Banu Mushtaq has etched her name in history by securing the 2025 International Booker Prize:

Indian author, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has made literary history by winning the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story anthology, Heart Lamp. The award marks the first time a Kannada-language work has received this prestigious international honor. Translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, the book highlights the nuanced struggles and resilience of Muslim women in southern India.

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