Science Fiction: A Genre That Shapes the Future Science fiction has evolved from speculative writing to a global cultural phenomenon, blending imagination with scientific inquiry to explore the possibilities of the future. This article delves into the origins, themes, and impact of science fiction, highlighting its role in shaping modern thought and popular culture. Origins … 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
Banu Mushtaq’s Fight for Muslim Women’s Rights Wins International Booker Prize 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 social reform … 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’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