New India Foundation shortlists books for 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Prize

The short version

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• The New India Foundation has announced the shortlist for the 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize.
• The winning author will receive a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
• The award presentation is scheduled for December 12 at the Bangalore Literature Festival 2026.

What we don’t know yet

• The specific categories for the Crossword Book Awards Popular Choice shortlists are not listed.
• The full list of winners for Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest is not included.