The DSC Prize aims to give South Asian authors the opportunity to be recognized internationally. PHOTOS: FILE
Since its inception in 2010, the DSC Prize has drawn the world into South Asian literature and the authors that are making their mark on it. The prize, now in its 4th year, has for the last three years honoured winners from three different South Asian countries, including HM Naqvi from Pakistan for his book Homeboy.
Along with receiving a $50,000 prize, each of these winners has gone on to be published internationally, and their work has reached a global audience due to the recognition of the DSC Prize.
After intense deliberation over the original list of 15, the jury has shortlisted six books to be considered for this year’s prize, two of which are by Pakistani authors. The first is How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by the renowned author of Moth Smoke Mohsin Hamid. The second is The Blind Man’s Garden, by Nadeem Aslam, whose previous novel of note is Maps for Lost Lovers.
The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature prides in pioneering the initiative of highlighting the richness and diversity of South Asian writing. The prize is unique since submissions are open to any author from any part of the globe, as long as the work is based on the South Asian region and its people.
The winner of the fourth DSC Prize for South Asian Literature will be announced at the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival on January 18 2014.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 22nd, 2013.
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@ Stealth
Hussain Haqqani did not write fiction his book, Magnificent Delusions tackles and deconstructs the delusional politics of Pakistan.
Make it three I saw the list on DSC Website where a novel Thinner than Skin by Uzma Aslam Khan is also listed as one of the 15 books. Most including Pakistani authors named in the articles are published by Indian Publishers.
‘Magnificent Delusions’ is one outstanding book, if you happen to read it since it only came out about a week back. HH one outstanding Pakistani who unfortunately like Malala is considered as a CIA agent.
What about Hussain Haqqani's book 'Magnificent Delusions'...seems like it will remain a delusion for him to get any audience and for that matter any award nomination. Even Malala's book is getting rave reviews...he need to put some more misdemeanor against Pakistan to get it going; and yes, best of luck to Mohsin Hamid and Nadeem Aslam.
Congratulations to Pakistan and both the writers, Mohsin Hamid and Nadeem Aslam on their great achievements. We wish them well and hope they win the coveted prizes.
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