Booker Prize for Geetanjali Shree's 'Tomb of Sand' opens new opportunities for Hindi writers'Tomb of Sand' is the first Hindi-to-English' translation book to receive the coveted recognition.
Translation, the new (benign) colonialismTranslating quality contemporary literature in Indian languages into other Indian languages, English, Mandarin, Spanish, etc - languages wh...
Beyond Booker: 'Tomb of Sand' writer Geetanjali Shree, a history academic, is a theatre enthusiast & loves vintage Hindi film musicA doctorate in history, the 64-year-old has five collections of short stories and five novels published so far.
Geetanjali Shree: First Indian to win International Booker PrizeDelhi-based author Geetanjali Shree has become the first Indian author to win the prestigious International Booker Prize for her novel 'Tom...
Geetanjali Shree's ‘Tomb of Sand’ becomes the 1st Hindi novel to win International Booker PrizeThe New Delhi-based writer said she was “completely overwhelmed” as she accepted her prize.
'Tomb of Sand' writes history - Geetanjali Shree’s translation is 1st Hindi novel in Booker prize longlistThe novel was originally published as ‘Ret Samadhi’.