The Hindu has always been committed to promoting good literature - both in English and Indian languages - showcased through the Literary Review. As part of this commitment, and to recognise and reward outstanding literary talent in Indian Writing in English, The Hindu Literary Review has instituted The Hindu Best Fiction Award 2010 for the best published book in this category.
How to enter:
> Publishers can submit two books published between June 2009 and June 2010
> Publishers with more than one imprint can submit two books from each imprint
> Publishers must send five finished copies of each book. Only hard copy will be allowed. Electronic copies will not be accepted.
> All entries must reach The Hindu on or before August 31, 2010
Eligibility:
> The author must be an Indian citizen. It is the publisher's responsibility to verify this before submitting the book for consideration
> Only works in English will be accepted. Translations will not be considered
> Entries must be in prose and can be full length novels or a collection of short stories
> Children's fiction or teenage fiction will not be accepted
> Books of authors who are on the panel of judges will not be eligible for submission
> Employees of The Hindu or their family members are not eligible to participate
More information here.
