UK author M. John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel 'The End of Everything'. At 81, he is the oldest person to receive the award. The prize carries a purse of $67,000 and typically brings a significant increase in book sales and public profile for the winner.
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The COP31 climate conference has begun against a backdrop of severe climate impacts over the past year. Europe endured punishing heatwaves, Indonesia faced major wildfires, and Nepal suffered catastrophic floods. An unusually strong El Nino weather pattern has been adding to the climate disruption. Delegates are gathering amid persistent pressures related to climate action and financing.
Pustakwale, a Pune-based venture, started in 2020 by holding book exhibitions in housing societies. It gained traction by selling books directly to families and schools. The business has since grown to reach more than 1,000 communities as well as many schools and corporate clients. Its founders hope to encourage reading through these initiatives and partnerships. They plan to expand the model nationwide while keeping community engagement at its core.
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