Inspired by the progressive movements in Karnataka, Mushtaq travelled across the state and involved herself in the Bandaya ...

The author and activist shares award with translator Deepa Bhasthi; win also throws spotlight on the Kannada language, widely ...

Banu Mushtaq, the first Kannada writer to win the Booker Prize, amplifies unheard voices through powerful, compassionate ...

It is the first time that the award has been given to a collection of short stories. "Heart Lamp" is the first book written ...

Banu Mushtaq becomes the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa ...

Indian writer, women activist Banu Mushtaq scripted history by winning the International Booker prize for the short story ...

Banu Mushtaq scripted history by becoming the first Kannada writer to win the coveted International Booker Prize. With this achievement, Mushtaq now joins an elite list of Indians who have won the ...

On the Brink of Belief: Queer Writing from South Asia (Penguin), edited by Kazim Ali, brings together 24 LGBTQIA+ writers ...

The collection offers a powerful portrayal of the resilience, resistance, humour, and solidarity among women in patriarchal communities in southern India.

Banu Mushtaq wins the International Booker Prize for 'Heart Lamp', becoming the first Kannada author to earn the honour., ...

The 12 short stories, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, follow the lives of ordinary women living in southern India ...

Deepa Bhasthi who translated the work from Kannada to English was present along with Mushtaq at Tate Modern to collect the ...