Deepa Bhasti
Deepa Bhasti is a prominent translator and writer known for her work in bringing Kannada literature to a wider audience. She recently gained international recognition for her collaboration with Indian author Banu Mushtaq, translating the award-winning short story collection 'Heart Lamp' into English, which was honored with the International Booker Prize. Bhasti's contributions highlight the richness of Indian storytelling and the importance of cultural exchange through literature.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 9.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 15,468 | $700,000 | 1,251$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 972,519 | $2,900,000 | 2,044$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 100,726 | $280,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,609,551,338 | 1,088,713 | $3,880,000 | 3,423$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Deepa Bhasti became a worthy co-recipient of the Booker Prize for translating Banu Mushtaq's stories into English.
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India:
Deepa Bhasti is the first translator of colour to win the prize.
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Switzerland:
Deepa Bhasti shared the International Booker Prize with Banu Mushtaq for translating her work.
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Switzerland:
Deepa Bhasti is the translator who collaborated with Banu Mushtaq to win the International Booker Prize.
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