Sports & AwardsSkim2025-07-29

Kiran Desai Nominated for 2025 Booker Prize

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Indian author Kiran Desai has been longlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize for her novel 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'. She is part of the 'Booker Dozen' selection, marking her first nomination since she won the award in 2006 for 'The Inheritance of Loss'.

Why It Matters

This nomination reinforces India's strong presence in global contemporary literature and highlights the enduring influence of a major Indian-origin author on the international stage.

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