Dear all,
The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize is back with its shortlist, despite many shortcomings.
This time, it returns without a monetary award, offering instead reputation, influence, and the recognition of our panel of judges, who are responsible for selecting winners from hundreds of nominees. Whether the absence of a cash prize affects the value of the award is for others to decide; however, we have chosen to proceed with our shortlist nonetheless.
Difficult times and shifts in values have made securing sponsors more challenging. Our former sponsors have chosen to dedicate their generous, selfless support and resources to medical causes, including extensive and ongoing international treatment for our founder, Peter Bundalo.
We deeply respect and appreciate their priorities, and we remain committed to sustaining the Prize’s mission despite these circumstances.