Lore Awards 2026: original Bengali story contest

Lore (Matribhasa)

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Prize

₹10,000 / ₹5,000 / ₹2,500 plus 5 consolation prizes of ₹500; top 10 stories published as books by Matribhasa (₹10,000)

Deadline

November 30, 2026

How to enter

Create a free Lore account (verified email) and upload an original, unpublished Bengali story of 8,000-15,000 words as .docx via the entry form. Free, open worldwide. Closes 23:59 IST on 30 November 2026; winners 31 December. Bengali language only; publication terms for the top 10 are agreed with Matribhasa afterwards; nominees announced 12 December

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