Sports & AwardsSkim2024-11-23

Upamanyu Chatterjee wins JCB Prize for Literature

What Happened

On November 23, 2024, author Upamanyu Chatterjee won the prestigious 2024 JCB Prize for Literature for his novel 'Lorenzo Searches for the Meaning of Life'. The book explores the spiritual journey of an Italian Benedictine monk.

Why It Matters

As one of India's richest and most coveted literary awards, this recognition highlights the expanding scope of contemporary Indian fiction in exploring global and cross-cultural themes.

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