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Deepa Bhasthi
Deepa Bhasthi (born 1983) is an Indian writer, translator and journalist from the southern state (India), state of Karnataka. She gained international recognition for her translation of the short story collection ''Heart Lamp'' by Banu Mushtaq, for which, in 2025, she became the first translator from India to win the International Booker Prize. Life Deepa Bhasthi was born in Madikeri, Karnataka, in 1983. She attributes her love for literature to her paternal grandfather, who died six months before she was born and left her an extensive collection of books, including important works of Russian classics. After finishing school, she initially studied natural sciences but later switched to commerce and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College in Kodagu. She then earned a degree in journalism from Mangalore University and went on to work as a journalist for various print media outlets in Bangalore. As a journalist, she has had essays, columns and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madikeri
Madikeri (), earlier called as Mercara is city and headquarters of Kodagu district in the Karnataka state of India. It is recognised as one of the world's eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is ranked 1st in India for having cleanest air and best AQI in 2024. Language Kodava Takk is the traditional language of the indigenous Kodava people in Madikeri and the broader Kodagu region. While it is not an official language, it holds significant cultural value and is spoken primarily within the Kodava community. Scholars and cultural groups have raised concerns over its declining use, and various efforts have been made to preserve and promote the language. Kannada, the official language of Karnataka, is used in education, government, and public communication. Other minority languages spoken in the region include Are Bhashe, Tulu, Sankethi, Malayalam, and Beary, reflecting the area's linguistic diversity. Etymology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
