Jayant Narlikar: His science fiction legacy remains ahead of its time Science Fiction Anticipates Global Crises Even as the scientific community mourns the passing of Dr Jayant Narlikar, many are revisiting his Marathi science fiction works that anticipated global crises long before they occurred. His story ‘Athenscha Plague’ (The Plague in Athens), written over three … Read more
The Rise of Banu Mushtaq: A Historic Moment for Kannada Women Writers For the first time in history, a Kannada writer has been awarded the International Booker Prize, marking a pivotal moment for women’s literary voices in the region. Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada author, has been honored with the 2025 International Booker Prize for … Read more
Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq on Giving Voice to India’s Silent Sufferings Banu Mushtaq, a longtime women’s rights advocate and Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize for her collection of short stories, ‘Heart Lamp.’ The work, which draws from decades of listening to the silences and struggles of Indian women, has earned … Read more