Banu Mushtaq
Banu Mushtaq is an emerging Indian author whose work often reflects the rich tapestry of her cultural heritage. Her novel 'Heart Lamp,' which is notable for being the first Kannada language work to be considered for the International Booker Prize, has been longlisted for the 2025 award, marking a significant milestone in the representation of Indian literature on the global stage.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,367 | $160,000 | 89$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 5,367 | $160,000 | 89$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' captures the extraordinary daily lives of marginalized Muslim women and girls in South India.
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India:
Banu Mushtaq’s translated short stories have just made it to the Booker longlist and she is also an advocate and an outspoken activist who has spotlighted the cause of Muslim women through her literary and legal work.
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Portugal:
Banu Mushtaq is nominated for her book Heart Lamp.
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United Kingdom:
Mushtaq's Heart Lamp features Kannada for the first time in the prize’s history.
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