Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for International Booker Prize 2026

Padma Viswanathan, a writer of Indian origin, is a contender for the 2026 International Booker Prize. She is the English translator for a Brazilian novella. The prize recognizes outstanding fiction translated into English. The shortlist features works from eight countries. The winner will be announced in May. This award celebrates global literature and translation.