Commonwealth Short Story Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (2020) Winner
Kritika Pandey
クリティカ・パンデー
Kritika Pandey
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Short story writer
- Active Years
- 2016-
- Nominations
- Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist (Asia) — 2016, Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist (Asia) — 2018
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra | — | — | BE | — | India |
| University of Massachusetts | — | — | MFA | — | United States |
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Degree:
BE
Country:
India
University of Massachusetts
Degree:
MFA
Country:
United States
Completed MFA program (creative writing)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Commonwealth Short Story Prize (Overall Winner) | The Great Indian Tee and Snakes | — | Commonwealth Foundation / Commonwealth Writers | Winner |
| 2021 | Helene Wurlitzer Foundation residency grant | — | — | Helene Wurlitzer Foundation | Residency grant |
Commonwealth Short Story Prize (Overall Winner)
2020
Work:
The Great Indian Tee and Snakes
Organization:
Commonwealth Foundation / Commonwealth Writers
Result:
Winner
Helene Wurlitzer Foundation residency grant
2021
Organization:
Helene Wurlitzer Foundation
Result:
Residency grant
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Great Indian Tee and Snakes
2020 Short storyA short story that explores social and personal boundaries in India, depicting tensions and hopes within family and community.
familyclasslocal community
Profound Earthly Suffering
Short story (radio)A short piece broadcast on BBC Radio 4 that explores everyday suffering and human relationships.
sufferingrelationships
Adaptations
- [Radio] Profound Earthly Suffering (BBC Radio 4) (2021)
How Do I Talk to My Father About Constellations?
Personal essayA personal essay about conversations with family and personal memories, published in The Kenyon Review.
familymemoryidentity
The Goddess Who Wants Out
Short storyA short story blending mythic elements, published in The Bombay Literary Magazine.
mythwomenliberation
Thirty-One Things About the Lime of Control
Personal essayA collection of personal observations and meditations, published in The Common.
self-observationculture
Bibliography
- The Great Indian Tee and Snakes
- Profound Earthly Suffering
- How Do I Talk to My Father About Constellations?
- The Goddess Who Wants Out
- Thirty-One Things About the Lime of Control
Adaptations
- Profound Earthly Suffering — BBC Radio 4 broadcast
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- contemporary short fictionrealist, subtle characterisationessayistic voice
- Recurring Motifs
- family dynamicsrural–urban contrastclass and economic inequalityfemale perspectives
Legacy
As the overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, she has gained international attention and is regarded as a new voice in Indian short fiction. Her work is noted for delicate portrayals of contemporary social realities.
Trivia
- Overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize in 2020.
- Received a residency grant from the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation in 2021.
- Notable works include "The Great Indian Tee and Snakes" and "Profound Earthly Suffering".