What is the name of the first Indian woman who wins the Man Booker Prize? [#2489]

Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

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Arundhati Roy made history as the first Indian woman to be awarded the Man Booker Prize. She received this esteemed literary award in 1997 for her powerful and acclaimed debut novel, "The God of Small Things." Her work brought significant international recognition to Indian English literature.

Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

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Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).

Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.

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Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.

Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

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Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".

Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

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Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.

Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

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Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.

Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".

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Banikanta Kakati, a renowned Assamese scholar, anthropologist, and writer, used the pen name 'Bhabananda Pathak' for some of his literary works.

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Banikanta Kakati, a renowned Assamese scholar, anthropologist, and writer, used the pen name 'Bhabananda Pathak' for some of his literary works.

Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

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Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.

Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).

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Nalinibala Devi was a renowned Assamese poet and novelist. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with a deep sensitivity and emotional depth, earning her the title "Atindriyabadi Kavi" (Supersensitive Poet).