In which language was Heart Lamp originally written?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Kannada.
Heart Lamp (originally titled Edeya Hanate or Hridaya Deepa) is a collection of short stories by the prominent Indian writer and activist Banu Mushtaq, originally written in Kannada. In May 2025, the English translation by Deepa Bhasthi made history by winning the International Booker Prize, becoming the first short story collection and the first Kannada work to receive this honor. The stories vividly capture the domestic and social lives of Muslim women in southern India, highlighting themes of resilience and justice.