New Delhi, India – The esteemed Crossword Book Jury Awards has recently divulished its array of shortlisted entries across various literary genres, setting the stage for a rich celebration of Indian literature. Encompassing an eclectic mix from Fiction and Non-Fiction to Business, Children’s Literature, and Translated Works, the selections spotlight the vibrant diversity of contemporary Indian writing.
In the realm of Fiction, an array of compelling novels has captured the imagination of the jury, which includes notable figures such as Manjula Narayan, Prayaag Akbar, and Somak Ghoshal. Among the contenders are Brinda Charry’s “The East Indian,” “Quarterlife” by Devika Rege, Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari’s “Chronicle of an Hour and a Half,” “Tall Tales by a Small Dog” by Omair Ahmad, and “Never Never Land” by Namita Gokhale.
TCA Raghavan, Anuradha Sengupta, and Kaveree Bamzai, constituting the Non-Fiction panel, shortlisted titles like Sudha Bharadwaj’s exploration of a year in Yerawada in “From Phansi Yard: My Year with the Women of Yerawada,” and “City on Fire: A Boyhood in Aligarh” by Zeyad Masroor Khan. Other notable works include “The Day I Became a Runner: A Women’s History of India through the Lens of Sport” by Sohini Chattopadhyay, offering a unique narrative through the lens of sport in India.
The Business and Management category judges, Khozem Merchant, Shaili Chopra, and Sriram, identified several insightful works on India’s economic landscape. Noteworthy among them are “Accelerating India’s Development: A State-led Roadmap For Effective Governance” by Karthik Muralidharan, and “AI Rising: India’s Artificial Intelligence Growth Story” by Leslie D’Monte and Jayanth N. Kolla, which delves into the technological transformation within the country.
Shifting the lens to younger readers, the Children’s Book selections promise to enchant and educate in equal measure, with titles like Devika Cariapa’s “A Children’s History of India in 100 Objects” and Shabnam Minwalla’s “Zen” being highlighted by judges Paro Anand, Parvati Sharma, and Bulbul Sharma.
The category for Translated works, overseen by Arshia Sattar, Nandini Nair, and Malashri Lal, acknowledges the rich literary tapestry woven by languages across the Indian subcontinent. The shortlisted translations include “Fruits of the Barren Tree” from Nepali by Anurag Basnet and Vivek Shanbhag’s “Sakina’s Kiss” translated from Kannada by Srinath Perur.
Aakash Gupta, CEO of Crossword Bookstores, expressed his enthusiasm about this year’s lineup, praising the unparalleled diversity and depth of Indian literary talent. Winners in each category will be unveiled at an award ceremony on December 8, where each will receive a cash prize of 50,000 Indian Rupees.
This celebration not only underscores the rich tradition and ongoing evolution of Indian literature but also reinforces the role of authors and translators in shaping the cultural and intellectual contours of society.
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