Author: Geeta Dharmarajan
Editor(s): Geeta Dharmarajan
Publisher: Katha
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 256
ISBN/UPC (if available): 818764981X
Description
Another year, another Katha Prize Stories. And this time, twelve stories showcasing different shades of human experience-through a silent song and a wild dream, through a mute keyboard and a city so grim. The best fiction from 2001-2003 in ten Indian languages, selected by a panel of distinguished writers and scholars.
Instituted in 1990, Katha’s search for excellence in Indian literature continues. With nominating editors all across the country helping us pick the best of India, and passionate translators lending voice to the unique stories, each volume of KPS speaks for itself.
REVIEWS
A fistful of gems to treasure and share with friends.
-The Hindustan Times
A brilliant and stunning patchwork quilt.
-The Pioneer
Each one like a polished jewel. Crafted rough yet honed to perfection.
-The Hindu
An anxiously awaited yearly event watched alike by discerning readers in India and abroad as well as by writers, translators and literary journals.
-The Economic Times
Another testimony to the truly commendable work that Katha has been doing since its inception.
-First City
One of the most important publishing initiatives in recent years, Mr Rushdie’s bedtime reading.
-The Telegraph
Each Katha volume is a happy event, the readers are the richer for it.
-The Indian Express
The boom in the last few years in English translations of Indian fiction, owes much to Katha’s trailblazing effort.
-The Week
Prize Catch, The best of India translated.
-India Today
Contents
THE NOMINATING EDITORS
THE KATHA AWARD WINNERS FOR 2003-2004
THE KATHA AWARDS
PREFACE
THE SILENT SONG
By Srikanth
THE SUBSTITUTE
By Ashita
EXPECTATIONS
By Meena Kakodkar
THE HARMONIUM
By Chezhian
JUNGLE
By Madhuri Mohan Shanbhag
THEIR ONLY ONE
By Jhareswar Chattopadhyay
THE LAST MEAL ON THE WATER FRESCO
By Sibananda Kakoti
DREAM TALE
By Kengba Yengkhom
ONCE UPON A BUJHVAN
By Neelakshi Singh
RETRIEVING THE HOROSCOPE
By Khoiren Meetei
ANOMA’S DAUGHTER
By Santanu Kumar Acharya
WHO’S THE THUG LOOTING THE CITY?
By Kashi Nath Singh
CONTRIBUTORS NOTES
A SELECT LIST OF REGIONAL MAGAZINES