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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asylum in UK? I don't want, I will live in India: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq
1 2 3 Bengaluru: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq Wednesday declared: "I'm doing good in India, I will stay in India, and I do not have any necessity to knock on the doors of London (for seeking asylum). " During an event organised by Karnataka Union of Working Journalists on her return to India, the Hassan-based writer recalled answering a googly during a London book-promotion event when a woman asked her whether she was planning to seek asylum in the United Kingdom "because of unrest" in India. The woman ventured to make an offer of "facilitating asylum" for the Kannada writer. However, Banu's answer was simple, candid and honest: "I said I do not want (it), and we will continue to live in India. Who told you (about the unrest)?" The writer said, "London is a cultural capital, a lot of people have gone to stay there. Several writers have made London their home, producing great literary work." She said she's amazed by the culture of English book readership and added, "If I calculate, the English publisher (of Heart Lamp) has made Rs 6 crore business (so far)." Banu said she was completely unaware of the Booker prize or its import until her publisher applied for it. "Around 8pm on a particular day, I received a call from the publisher we were 'longlisted'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now I didn't know what it meant. Then my children explained its significance to me. The next morning when I was getting ready to go to court, journalists descended (on my house) and I wondered why. I did not know the sort of satisfactory reaction I should give," she said. Over the days, her book was shortlisted. When she was alone at home, she secretly wrote an acceptance speech four days before the event. "I mentally decided I should get the award though my publisher told me not to have many hopes since it's a short-story collection. I wondered why and confirmed to myself I would get it 500%," Banu added. She recalled the ordeal of losing her medicines, suitcase while she was travelling to London. Her daughter, who lives in Bahrain, brought a sari while coming to London. "The wish of wearing a Mysuru silk sari for the Booker reception remains unfulfilled. To use the saris, let's try to win another Booker," she said to cheers from the audience.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Joyous celebrations at Banu Mushtaq's home in Hassan; elated husband watched award ceremony online
Mushtaq Mohiyudin was wide awake with his fingers crossed in Hassan on Tuesday (May 20) night, when the International Booker Prize ceremony was underway in London. Finally, when the name of his writer-wife Banu Mushtaq was announced as the winner, he was ecstatic beyond words. 'All our family members were in touch online throughout the night,' Mr. Mohiyudin told The Hindu over the phone. A Hassan-based businessman, Mr. Mohiyudin also had plans to accompany Ms. Banu for the award ceremony. However, due to a delay in applying for visa, he could not travel. She has been accompanied by her three daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Her husband and son Taher could not travel. Both celebrated the occasion by sharing a sweet at their home in Hassan on Wednesday (May 21). 'It is an unforgettable day. We all celebrated the occasion. I went to bed only at 4 a.m. after talking to all relatives and friends. We are all happy for her,' he said. During her recent interviews, Ms. Banu has spoken about the support she received from her husband in her career as a writer, advocate, journalist and activist. He stood by her during the most difficult times, particularly when she faced the wrath of fundamentalists on the issue of Muslim women seeking entry into mosques. On her flight to London, Ms. Banu lost her suitcase. The writer posted on her social media account that besides essential medicines, she had lost her silk sari and other dresses she had packed particularly for the award ceremony. Her husband, Mr. Mohiyudin, said that while the luggage had been traced, it was yet to reach the author. 'Our daughters, who accompanied her on the trip, managed to get her a new sari and made some last-minute arrangements in London,' he added. Banu Mushtaq will be returning to India on May 26.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'From bullock carts to global stage': Who is Banu Mushtaq? ‘Heart Lamp' author who won International Booker Prize 2025
Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. This marks the first time a short story collection has received this honor. BENGALURU: Banu Mushtaq , a Hassan-based Kannada writer, has made history by winning the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection Heart Lamp . Translated from Kannada to English by Madikeri-based Deepa Bhasthi, Heart Lamp is the first short story collection ever to receive this distinguished honour. An advocate and journalist by profession, Banu is also a poet, novelist, and social activist. Her work reflects a deep engagement with social issues including women's experiences, reproductive rights, faith, caste, power structures, and oppression. Announcing the award at London's Tate Modern, judging panel chair Max Porter praised Heart Lamp as 'something genuinely new for English readers,' highlighting its 'radical translation' and 'vibrant, uplifting narratives' that blend Kannada roots with diverse socio-political dialects. Speaking to TOI after the announcement, Banu said the award 'shows the true potential of Kannada language and literature.' She emphasized the importance of bringing more Kannada works to a global audience through translation. Recalling the tense moments before the announcement, Banu described the experience as 'electrifying' and said the win was 'not individual recognition but a recognition of teamwork.' Despite the global acclaim, she vowed her 'writing will remain the same,' reflecting on her journey from 'travelling in bullock carts to standing on this global stage.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
War memorial construction in Mysuru gains momentum
1 2 3 Mysuru: The construction of the war memorial at the Old Deputy Commissioner 's office garden in Mysuru, which was progressing slowly, has now gained momentum. The public works department, executing the project under the supervision of the department of Kannada and culture and the Sainik welfare and rehabilitation department, is expediting the final phase of on July 29, 2022, the project aims to commemorate the sacrifices of soldiers. It is expected to be completed by the end of July as the work gained momentum over the last one and a half months. This war memorial will also feature models of war tanks, fighter jets, and weapons. The war memorial will honour the contributions of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and paramilitary black granite slabs donated by donors from Chamarajanagar, Hassan, and several other places were placed on the base of the memorial for its construction. After the initial phase of sculpting and polishing of the monument, slabs have been assembled on the memorial platform. The work on the installation of a war memorial monument, built in a square shape of 33m height, was also completed using a crane three days department used black granites donated by Patel Puttamadaiah of Amachavadi village of Chamarajanagar for the preparation of a 33-metre war memorial tower of cubic shape. This granite costs around Rs 1 crore. The same black granite stones from Chamarajanagar were also used by the United States of America for the construction of a memorial at the World Trade from Puttamadaiah, another two donors, Srinath of Mysuru, donated 200 tonnes of stones, and Hassan-based Green Stones also donated granite slabs worth Rs 25 lakh for the construction of this war memorial project. Once all the polishing work of the monument is completed after the installation, this memorial will be further enhanced with the addition of green slabs around the base, providing a traditional touch. Inscriptions in gold colour will be added to provide a distinctive look to the war memorial monument is designed in a square shape. A six-foot Ashoka Emblem with lions on all four sides will also be carved and placed above the 33m war memorial monument, on the lines of the National Museum, Delhi. This six-foot Ashoka emblem will be sculpted and carved by noted sculptor Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru. It will cost around Rs 10 department has spent a total of Rs 3 crore to complete these war memorial projects in Mysuru, in addition to using Rs 1.5 crore grants sanctioned by govt. Speaking to TOI, retired military officer and senior KAS officer KL Anand, who initiated and is supervising the war memorial project, said soon one of the long-pending dreams of soldiers to pay tributes to over 30,000 soldiers who laid down their lives will become a reality. As this proposal also received approval from both state and central govt, including the defence ministry, the other pending works of the project, like military tanks, guns, and other equipment, will be delivered to Mysuru after all the memorial work is director of Kannada and culture, MD Sudarshan, said the construction of the war memorial works will be completed by the end of July this year. Work was expedited as per directions from deputy commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy, he said.
