Indian-Origin Author and Broadcaster Join 2027 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction Judges
Indian-origin author Shrabani Basu and broadcaster Reeta Chakrabarti have been named judges for the 2027 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction in London. The annual prize, worth £30,000, honors exceptional narrative non-fiction by female thought-leaders and experts. The judging panel also includes Sophie Morgan, Emma Reed Turrell, and is chaired by Susie Dent. Basu expressed enthusiasm for the diverse range of subjects in the competition. The non-fiction longlist will be announced on February 10, 2027.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 Oct, 03:47 pm. Other outlets followed.