‘Tomb of Sand’ by Geetanjali Shree becomes first Hindi Novel to win Booker Prize

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Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ has become the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Priz e.
The translated Hindi novel has become the first book written in an Indian language to win the prestigious 2022 International Booker Prize.
Gitanjali Shree's 'Tomb of Sand', winner of the International Booker Prize 2022, was one of the 13 long-listed novels.
Geetanjali will be awarded GBP 80,000, which will be split evenly between the author and the translator.

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‘Tomb of Sand’ by Geetanjali Shree becomes first Hindi Novel to win Booker Prize