Raising the profile of South Asian writers since 2007
by Adrienne Loftus Parkins On Thursday, 26 November, the literati of London gathered at the Shaw Library, London School of Economics, to meet the founders and judges and to hear the announcement of the short list for the 2016 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. Founded in 2010 by the mother and son duo of …
The longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2016 was announced earlier this month (October 16). A total of 11 books which represent a mix of established writers and debut novelists are in contention for the $50,000 (£32,369) prize. Once again, Indian writers and publishers dominate the list. The DSC Prize for South …
Six titles have made the shortlist of the fourth DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2014. (November 20, 2013) It is the first year that Indian publishers have dominated the prize, with four of the six titles published by the publishing giant Penguin Random House. The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature is for US …
The leading international prize for South Asian literature announced its six shortlisted authors last month (November 20, 2012). The shortlist includes Pakistani author, Jamil Ahmad’s debut, The Wandering Falcon and second novels by Tahmima Anam (The Good Muslim) and Mohammed Hanif (Our Lady of Alice Bhatti). The full shortlisted entries include: 1. Jamil Ahmad: The Wandering …
The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2012 was awarded to Singapore based Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka for his debut Chinaman (Johnathon Cape). The $50,000 (around £32k) DSC Prize 2012 was awarded to Shehan Karunatilaka at a ceremony attended by eminent literary figures, renowned authors and a diverse literary audience at this year’s Jaipur Literature Festival. Ira …
HM Naqvi, author of Homeboy has become the first author to win the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature (January 23, 2011). The coming of age novel about three Pakistani friends living in New York City pre and post 9/11 was one of the favourites to take the £32,000 ($50,000) prize. Though little has been …