International Booker Prize 2025
22.05.2025
International Booker Prize 2025
Context :
In May 2025, the International Booker Prize was jointly awarded to Banu Mushtaq, a Canadian writer, and Deepa Basti, the translator of her work. This marks a significant moment in the history of literary awards, as it is the first time the prize has gone to a collection of short stories, drawing attention globally and from civil service aspirants alike.
About the News
- Prize awarded jointly to Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Basti.
- Recognizes a collection of 12 short stories titled Heart Lamp.
- Banu Mushtaq is a 77-year-old Kannada (Karnataka’s language) lawyer, writer, and activist.
- The work was translated from Kannada into English by Deepa Basti.
Provisions of the Award
- The prize honors fiction translated into English.
- Books must be published in the UK or Ireland.
- Established in 2005, formerly known as Man Booker International.
- Prize money is £50,000, equally split between writer and translator.
- Shortlisted writers also receive £2,500 each.
- Winner is selected from a longlist of 12–13 books and a final shortlist of 6.
Conclusion
This year’s International Booker Prize shows that literary brilliance exists in every language. By recognizing both the author and the translator, the award opens the door for more diverse voices in global literature and gives regional stories the global stage they deserve.