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The Wire
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Wire
International Booker Prize Winner 2025 Banu Mushtaq x The Wire
As part of a series of events and discussions to celebrate its tenth anniversary, The Wire is hosting Banu Mushtaq in New Delhi over the weekend. Illustration: Pariplab Chakraborty New Delhi: The International Booker Prize winner for 2025, Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq, will be hosted by The Wire in New Delhi on July 19, Saturday for a discussion on the many worlds that our words encapsulate. Titled Namma India, which means Our India in Kannada, The Wire 's senior editor, Arfa Khanum Sherwani will be in conversation with Mushtaq on her work, pursuits and life. Mushtaq's award, won along with her translator Deepa Bhasthi, was only the second given to a South Asian language. The first was given to Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell, for the Hindi novel Ret Samadhi, translated to English as Tomb of Sand. Mushtaq was introduced to the contemporary non-Kannada world through her stunning prose in Heart Lamp, a collection of stories written in Kannada and translated by Bhasthi. The book comprises a candid take on the inner lives of women, reflecting ordinary people living not-so-ordinary lives. She captures their struggles with empathy and understanding, and also provides the reader with a view of what is going on in the minds of those anxious to uphold the social order. As she said while accepting the International Booker prize, "This is more than a personal achievement – it is an affirmation that we, as individuals and as a global community, can thrive when we embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and uplift one another. Together, we create a world where every voice is heard, every story matters, and every person belongs." Mushtaq's work is an important milestone in the journey of literary Kannada figures leaving a global imprint. Mushtaq has a varied career and life; she was an activist, lawyer and of course a writer. She began writing within the progressive protest literary circles in the 1970s and 1980s. The Bandaya Sahitya movement that she was associated with made a passionate case for social reform and progress. She has won the Karnataka Sahitya Academy and Daana Chintamani Attimabbe awards. The discussion at New Delhi's Jawahar Bhawan will start at 5.30 pm tomorrow. Entry is free. The closest metro station is Central Secretariat. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Commemorative volume on S.S. Gubbi released
Young generation medical professionals should have patient-centric approach When medical professionals prioritise financial gain over a patient's well-being, the orthopedic surgeon S.S. Gubbi stands out of crowd for his relentless service and dedication to providing healthcare facilities to poor sections of the society, Minister for Small Scale Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur said. He was speaking after inaugurating the function organised to release the commemorative volume on Dr. S.S. Gubbi on his 77th birth anniversary in Kalaburagi city on Sunday. Mr. Darshanapur regretted that the medical profession had been so commercialised in recent times and urged young medical practitioners to emulate the example of Dr. Gubbi. B.R. Patil, MLA, releasing the commemorative volume titled 'Hridayavanta' expressed that Dr. Gubbbi's five decades exemplary service towards poor patients' looks like an oasis in the healthcare sector; the legislator also lauded Dr. Gubbi for his contribution to the field of literature. Dr. Gubbi's journey should inspire the young generation of doctors those who forget their commitment to follow the tenets of the Hippocratic oath, Mr. Patil added. Dr. Siddaram Honakal, member of the Karnataka Sahitya Academy spoke about the commemorative volume. Orthopedic surgeon S.B. Kamreddy presided over the function.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Literary workshop fosters personal growth and rehabilitation behind bars
Pic: IGP (Eastern Range) BR Ravikanthe Gowda addresses the opening ceremony of a three-day literary workshop at Haveri sub-jail Thursday Haveri: LN Mukundaraj, president of Karnataka Sahitya Academy, emphasised the significant role of Kannada literature in shaping individuals' character, highlighting the contributions of numerous Kannada writers. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a three-day literary workshop at Haveri sub-jail on Thursday, he discussed the works of notable authors such as Pampa, Kumaravyasa, Kanakadasa, Kuvempu, and Bendre, who incorporated human values in their writings. He highlighted Pampa's message of human unity. He acknowledged the contributions of Haveri's saint poets, including Santa Shishuvinahal Sharif, Sarvajna, and Kanakadasa, to Kannada literature. "Despite Kanakadasa's opposition to caste discrimination five centuries ago, society continues to struggle with divisions based on caste, religion, gender, property, and authority," Mukundaraj said. Inspector-general of police (Eastern Range) BR Ravikanthe Gowda described the workshop as unique in its approach to making literature accessible. He discussed how imprisonment leads to social exclusion for lawbreakers, noting the relationship between crime and criminal conduct. He suggested reading as a solution. "Literature's capacity to promote positive behaviour and discourage antisocial tendencies, recommending regular reading habits," the senior IPS officer said. The event was attended by SP Anshu Kumar, additional superintendent of police LY Shirakol, Haveri University vice-chancellor Suresh Jangamashetti, Karnataka Folklore University registrar CT Guruprasad, and jail assistant superintendent Khilari. Ganesh Aminagad coordinated the workshop, while Mallikarjun Manpade, academy member and coordinator, managed the proceedings. Literature's role in rehabilitation IGP BR Ravikanthe Gowda urged participants to utilise the three-day period effectively for personal growth rather than viewing it as a mere obligation. He recommended literature as an effective means for controlling anger and fostering personal development.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Discussion on Banu Mushtaq's works today
Karnataka Sahitya Academy will organise an appreciation session and discussion on the works of Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasti in Belagavi on Wednesday. President, Karnataka Sahitya Academy, L.N. Mukundaraj will inaugurate the event. Member of the academy Maitreyini Gadigepagouda and resource person Hombayya Honnalagere will speak. President, Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha district unit, K.R. Siddagangamma, registrar of the academy N Kariyappa and Kannada Sahitya Bhavan trustee R.B. Katti will be present. The event will be organised jointly by the academy, Chakora Sahitya Vedike, Karnataka Sahitya Vichar Vedike, Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha and Kannada Sahitya Bhavan Trust, said a release.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Karnataka Sahitya Academy invites entries for 2024 awards
The Karnataka Sahitya Academy has invited entries for its annual book awards for 2024. Books published for the first time between January and December 2024 are eligible. Submissions are invited in various categories, including poetry, novel, short story, play, humour, travelogue, autobiography, literary criticism, science writing, children's literature, debut works, and Kannada-to-English translations. Four copies of each book must be submitted to the Registrar, Karnataka Sahitya Academy by July 15. For more details, visit or call 080-22211730/22106460.
