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Indian Author Megha Majumdar Wins PEN Faulkner Award.

Awards | Dated: 16 Mar 2026

Acclaimed Indian author Megha Majumdar won the prestigious PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction for her latest deeply moving novel. The award recognizes her exceptional storytelling and profound exploration of modern Indian society.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The PEN Faulkner Award is one of the highest literary honors in the USA.
  • Her debut novel A Burning was also an international bestseller.
  • The award carries a massive cash prize of USD 15000.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Winner: Megha Majumdar.
  • Award: PEN Faulkner.
  • Field: Literature.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which acclaimed Indian author recently won the prestigious PEN Faulkner Award for Fiction?

Correct Answer: Megha Majumdar

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About PEN Faulkner Award

  • Country - USA
  • First Awarded - 1981