Which book by Banu Mushtaq won the International Booker Prize in 2025?
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Option 3 (Heart Lamp)
Explanation:
Famous Indian author Banu Mushtaq's book "Heart Lamp" has won the prestigious International Booker Prize for the year 2025. Originally written in Kannada under the title "Hridaya Deepthi," the book was translated into English as "Heart Lamp." The story delves into the deeper aspects of human emotions and social fabric.
Additional Facts:
Translation: The International Booker Prize is awarded equally to both the author and the translator.
Significance: Banu Mushtaq has become the second Indian author to win this award (after Gitanjali Shree's "Ret Samadhi").
Other Options: "Four Stars of Destiny" is the autobiography of General M.M. Naravane, while "The Last Heroes" is by P. Sainath.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
In which language was the book 'Heart Lamp' originally written? (Answer: Kannada)
Who is the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize? (Answer: Geetanjali Shree - 2022)
In which field is the Booker Prize awarded? (Answer: Literature/Legends)