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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Banu Mushtaq's ‘Heart Lamp' to be translated into 47 languages
BENGALURU: The anthology of short stories, 'Heart Lamp', which won the International Booker Prize, will be translated into 35 global languages and 12 Indian languages, said author Banu Mushtaq at a felicitation organised by the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ), Bahuroopi Publications and Gandhi Foundation, here on Wednesday. She said the stories will be made into movies, for which the rights have been acquired. 'So much material is within us and this has to be made familiar to others. We have read their stories and novels and we practised their way of life for so long. But now, there is a need to familiarise them with our way of life, our ideologies and our characters and situations,' she added. Congratulating her, KV Prabhakar, media advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said, 'At a time when disruptive forces, fanaticism and fundamentalism are destroying the world, I appreciate that the Booker International Prize has been awarded to Banu Mushtaq for her fusion of humanity and Indianness.' KUWJ president Shivanand Tagadur said, 'The award brings a lot of pride to Kannada and to us as she was first a journalist and later became a lawyer, an activist and everything that she is today. I feel that being a journalist for a decade fuelled her power and courage.' Writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq scripted history by becoming the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize with her anthology Heart Lamp. This is also the first time that a short story collection has won the prestigious prize.
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
K Vasuki's memoir ‘School of Life' released
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: K Vasuki, secretary of the labour department, released her latest book 'School of Life', a personal and philosophical exploration of the challenges and realisations that have shaped her life and career. The book was released by handing over a copy to retired SBI manager Thomas Bharat Govind and Aneesh V, representing the task force volunteers who contributed significantly to relief efforts during the 2018 Kerala floods, when Vasuki was serving as the district collector. The event was held at Kesari Hall. In School of Life, Vasuki draws from over four decades of personal and professional experiences, taking readers on an introspective journey. The book reflects on universal questions such as the purpose of life, the pursuit of happiness and the pressures of modern consumerist living. It urges a shift towards holistic health, well-being, and sustainable living. Speaking at the launch, Vasuki shared how her journey from a young girl with dreams to a civil servant, mother, and yoga practitioner has led her to question the current trajectory of human life. 'This book is my first step toward inspiring transformative action and finding fellow travellers for this journey,' she added. The event was attended by KUWJ district president Shiller Stephen, secretary Anupama G Nair, former secretary Suresh Vellimangalam and Vasuki's husband and IAS officer S Karthikeyan.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sixth State Journalist Volleyball Tournament begins in Kannur
The sixth edition of the State Journalist Volleyball Tournament for the Thulasi Bhaskaran Memorial Everrolling Trophy kicked off at Jawahar Stadium on Friday (May 2), drawing participation from media personnel across Kerala. Organised by the Kannur Press Club, the tournament is being held as part of an anti-drug awareness campaign. Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman inaugurated the event, which was presided over by Press Club president C. Sunil Kumar. Secretary Kabir Kannadiparamba welcomed the gathering. Speakers at the event included SBI chief manager Dheeraj, Chamber of Commerce secretary Anil Kumar, Dr. Dilshad of KIMS Srichand Hospital, KUWJ Sports convener Joy Nair, KUWJ State Vice President K. Vijesh, KUWJ Malappuram District President V.P. Nisar, and KUWJ State Committee Member Ajay Kumar. Youth organisation leaders such as Sarin Sasi, Muhammad Afzal, K.V. Rajish, and others also took part. Organising Committee convener Shameer Urpalli delivered the vote of thanks. Due to unfavourable weather, matches were postponed to Saturday (May 3). Play will resume at 5 p.m. at the Kannur Municipal School Indoor Stadium, with Kannur Press Club facing Malappuram Press Club in the opening game. The official final will feature teams from the Forest and Central Jail departments. Later, Kozhikode and Malappuram Press Clubs will compete, followed by a match involving youth organisation leaders. The tournament will conclude with an exhibition match between a celebrity team, featuring film actor and former Mr. India Abu Saleem, Shiyaz Kareem, Rajeev Pillai, Mr. World Shinu Chovva, and ex-footballer C.K. Vineeth—and a police team led by District Police Chief (City) P. Nithin Raj.
