Banu Mushtaq wins international Booker Prize: All about her book Heart Lamp
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 () Banu Mushtaq, an Indian writer, has won the International Booker Prize for her Kannada short story collection, Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. The anthology portrays the struggles of women , reflecting Mushtaq's experiences and activism. Her work, praised for its nuanced portrayal of marginalized lives, highlights themes of resilience and resistance.
Over her long and distinguished career, she has published a large body of work, including six short story collections, a novel, and an essay collection. Zee News