Aligarh, May 21 -- In a historic literary triumph, Miss Banu Mushtaq, a renowned Kannada writer, has been awarded the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025 for her critically acclaimed collection of short stories, Heart Lamp. This landmark recognition marks the first time in the prize's history that a collection of short fiction has received this honour.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Naima Khatoon congratulated Miss Mushtaq, acknowledging her remarkable achievement and its significance for Indian literature.

"On behalf of the Aligarh Muslim University community, I extend my warmest congratulations to Banu Mushtaq on winning the International Booker Prize 2025. This historic achievement is not only a moment...