Former CS Anthony De Sa, Shortlisted for Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025 for his story ‘Tamarind’. Anthony De Sa Former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2025 for his story ‘Tamarind’. This recognition adds to his illustrious career as a literary voice of depth and creativity. ‘Tamarind’ is one of the top 25 stories selected from over 8,000 entries across 54 countries, showcasing his narrative skill and understanding of central India’s cultural fabric ¹. About the Commonwealth Short Story Prize: Prize Amount: £5,000 for the overall winner and £2,500 for regional winners Eligibility: Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries aged 18 and above Story Requirements: Unpublished short fiction between 2,000-5,000 words Regions: Africa, Asia, Canada and Europe, Caribbean, and Pacific Anthony de Sa’s Literary Achievements: Published Books: ‘The Disrobing of Draupadi’, ‘One For Sorrow, Two For Joy’, and ‘The Curious Case of the Nandikote Nawab’ Awards: Twice winner of the Times of India National Short Story Competition (2017 and 2019) Current Project: Working on a new collection of short stories exploring Indian life’s complexities. Post navigation The valour of Emperor Vikramaditya” Inscribed on The World Stage From The Virtue of Ujjain ED Files Charge Sheet Against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi In National Herald Money Laundering Case
