First-time Indian novelist Aravind Adiga has won the Man Booker Prize, one of the world's most prestigious literary awards, with his book entitled "The White Tiger".
Born in 1974, Adiga is only the third debut novelist to claim the award in the Booker's 40-year history and one of its youngest winners. Judges praised the book's originality and humour. The prize is worth around 64,000 euros.
(Deutsche Welle)
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