JOURNAL ARTICLE

K'taka govt felicitates Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the Karnataka government's recognition of writer and activist Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi for winning the International Booker Prize for 2025 with the translated book 'Heart Lamp.' During a felicitation ceremony organized by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah awarded each of them a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and pledged support for further translations of Mushtaq's work. The Chief Minister emphasized the significance of their achievement in elevating the prestige of the Kannada language and highlighted Mushtaq's contributions as a journalist, lawyer, and advocate for social justice, particularly for Muslim women. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar also praised their role as ambassadors of Kannada on the international stage. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185656509
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