DSC Prize for South Asian Literature

DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
Formation 2009
Purpose/focus Literacy
Region served South Asia, International
Website http://www.dscprize.com

DSC Prize for South Asian Literature is a literary prize awarded annually to writers of any ethnicity or nationality writing about South Asia[1] themes such as culture, politics, history, or people.[2] It is for an original full-length novel written in English, or translated into English.[2] The first award is for novels published between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010.[2] The first winner will be announced in January, 2011.[3] The winner receives US$50,000[2] The prize is sponsored by DSC Limited (formerly known as D. S. Constructions Ltd.), an Indian infrastructure and construction company.[3]

Winners and shortlist

Blue Ribbon () = winner

2012[4]

2011[5]

Notes

  1. ^ South Asia for the purposes of the prize is defined as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan. See Eligibility Criteria.
  2. ^ a b c d Eligibility Criteria for Entries to the 2011 DSC Prize
  3. ^ a b Advisory Committee for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature Constituted, Post Date : March 23, 2010
  4. ^ Shortlist announced for the 2012 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature", South Asian Literary Festival, Lex Delaney, 24 Oct 2011
  5. ^ "Shortlist Announced for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature", Asia Writes', Oct 25 2010

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