Alpaiwala Museum: Shining the spotlight on India’s dwindling Parsi community Tucked away in a quiet lane in the southern part of Mumbai, the Alpaiwala Museum stands as a testament to the rich and enduring legacy of the Parsi community. This museum, dedicated to the followers of Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest religions, offers a … Read more
Banu Mushtaq: A story born under a banyan tree in my village can cast its shadow across the world HASSAN: Writer Banu Mushtaq has scripted history, becoming the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize. Her short-story collection, Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, is also the first anthology to receive … Read more
Banu Mushtaq’s Fight for Muslim Women’s Rights Wins International Booker | Bengaluru News Bengaluru: A trailblazing writer and activist from Hassan district in Karnataka, Banu Mushtaq is a multifaceted personality who has left her imprint across journalism, law, politics and women’s rights activism. But it is her powerful storytelling rooted in resistance, gender justice and … Read more