Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Shashank Sinha Wins 2025 Karwaan Book Award
Shashank Shekhar Sinha won the 2025 Karwaan Book Award for his book 'Casting the Buddha: A Monumental History of Buddhism in India'.
The book is praised for its unique approach to history, focusing on monuments, art, and heritage sites instead of just texts.
The jury liked how Sinha connects different places and times, making the book interesting for everyone.
A special mention was given to Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav for her book about Lala Lajpat Rai.
The jury said her book helps us understand Rai better and reminds us about the importance of a fair and just society.
Both books are important for understanding India's history and culture.
Shashank Shekhar Sinha won the 2025 Karwaan Book Award for 'Casting the Buddha: A Monumental History of Buddhism in India'.
The book is praised for its focus on monuments, art, and heritage sites, offering a broad appeal to a general audience.
A Special Mention was awarded to Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav for 'Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood'.
The jury commended Bhargav's book for dispelling clichés and presenting a complex view of Lala Lajpat Rai.
The jury included notable historians and academics such as Dilip Menon and Sucheta Mahajan.
- Who
- Shashank Shekhar Sinha and Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav
- What
- Winning the 2025 Karwaan Book Award and receiving a Special Mention
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- For their significant contributions to historical and cultural literature
- Winner
- Shashank Shekhar Sinha
- Winning Book
- Casting the Buddha: A Monumental History of Buddhism in India
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Special Mention
- Vanya Vaidehi Bhargav for Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood
- Jury Members
- Dilip Menon, Sucheta Mahajan, Rakhshanda Jalil, Sangeeta Dasgupta, Kanad Singa, Shraddha Kumbhojkar
- Award Year
- 2025
- Jury Commendation
- Sinha's work is rooted in monuments, art, and heritage sites, offering a broad appeal to a general audience.