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
Heart Lamp: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Prize Win Indian writer, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has made history by becoming the first author writing in the Kannada language to win the International Booker Prize for her short story anthology, Heart Lamp. The award, presented to her by translator Deepa Bhasthi, marks a … Read more
Heart Lamp: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Prize Win Indian writer, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq has made history by becoming the first author writing in the Kannada language to win the International Booker Prize with her short story anthology, Heart Lamp. The award, which recognizes outstanding literary achievement, marks a significant milestone … 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