Concept:This question tests knowledge of recent literary awards and regional Indian literature in translation.
Explanation:The literary work is "Heart Lamp: Selected Stories" (Kannada: ಎದೆಯ ಹಣತೆ, edeya haṇate), authored by Banu Mushtaq.
It was translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.
The book was published by And Other Stories (UK) on 10 September 2024.
It contains 12 stories written in Kannada between 1990 and 2023.
The stories vividly portray the diverse struggles and experiences of Muslim women in Karnataka and southern India.
Core themes include patriarchy, gender inequality, and resilience.
In 2025, it created history by becoming the first Kannada-language work and the first short story collection to win the prestigious International Booker Prize.
This milestone highlights the growing global recognition of Indian regional literature.
The translation by Deepa Bhasthi preserves cultural nuances while making the stories accessible to a global readership.
Banu Mushtaq is regarded as an established voice in Kannada literature, especially for short stories.
Answer:C. Heart Lamp: Selected Stories