Banu Mushtaq, an Indian author, has been awarded the prestigious International Booker Prize for her short story collection, “Heart Lamp.” This marks a significant achievement, making Mushtaq the first Indian author to win the award. The prize recognizes the author and the translator, Deepa Bhasthi, who translated the collection from its original language into English.
Indian Author Banu Mushtaq Wins International Booker Prize
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