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
Maa, I Didn’t Steal Chips At the heart of a tragic incident in Kolkata lies a deeply troubling encounter between a 12-year-old boy and a shopkeeper, which culminated in a devastating outcome. The story unfolds in the Panskura area of Paschim Medinipur district, where a young student, Krishendu Das, faced accusations of theft after allegedly … 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