6 days ago
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- Time of India
Booker awardees share their journey to success
Karnataka Media Academy
International Booker Prize
Banu Mushtaq
Deepa Bhasthi
In a celebratory event hosted by theand the Press Club of Bengaluru, 2025,awardeesandengaged in a spirited Q&A session with members of the press, marking what many described as a proud moment for journalism, as both winners come from journalistic Mushtaq, whose Kavana Sankalana, a short poetry collection, 'Heart lamp', became the first-of-its-kind to win the prestigious prize, emphasised that success is not bound by geography or background. 'All that matters is knowledge and confidence,' she said, urging young girls to believe in themselves. She also revealed that she is currently working on a Katha Sankalana (short story collection).Deepa Bhasthi, who translated the award-winning work, shared insights into her translation process, underlining the importance of cultural nuance. 'Translation is not just about converting words, it's about preserving the essence of the original,' she said during the interaction.
