💨 Abstract

Banu Mushtaq's short story collection "Heart Lamp" became the first Kannada title to win the International Booker Prize (2025). The collection, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, portrays the resilience and sisterhood of women in patriarchal communities in southern India. Judges praised its vivid and colloquial style. Each story captures the rich oral storytelling tradition of the region, incorporating multiple languages, highlighting diversity.

Courtesy: theprint.in