Summary
Indian writer-lawyer-activist Banu Mushtaq has made history by winning the International Booker Prize for her short story anthology, Heart Lamp, which is the first book in the Kannada language to receive this honor. Translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, the collection features 12 short stories reflecting the struggles of Muslim women in southern India, written by Mushtaq over three decades from 1990 to 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Kannada literature on the global stage.
