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AutHer Awards 2026: Women Writers Shine
8 Mar
Summary
- AutHer Awards longlists announced for fiction and non-fiction.
- Approximately 3000 entries submitted for the national award.
- Winners to be announced at a ceremony on March 22, 2026.
The longlists for the AutHer Awards 2026 have been announced, highlighting distinguished women authors across Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Literature, and Debut categories. This prestigious national award for women writers in India, a joint initiative by JK Paper and Times of India, saw an impressive submission of approximately 3000 entries.
The jury's consideration was limited to books by women published in India between December 2024 and November 2025. The selection process involved multiple screening layers before reaching the esteemed panel of judges.
Further anticipation builds as the AutHer Awards Shortlist is slated for announcement on March 15, 2026. The culmination of the awards will be a grand ceremony in New Delhi on March 22, 2026, where winners across various categories, including a Popular Choice Award and a Best Manuscript Award, will be honored with cash prizes. A Lifetime Achievement Award will also recognize a woman author's significant contribution to literature.
