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DR T N SUBRAMANIAM The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake” by Tiya Miles, and

Eminent mathematician “How to Say Babylon: A Jamaican Memoir” by Safiya Sinclair.
“This is a book about how artificial intelligence is changing our experi-
ence of being human, told through the stories of ordinary individuals across
passes away eight countries, and their encounters with AI,” said Murgia while describing
her book in a sentence.
“Our magnificent shortlist is made up of six powerful, impressive books
r T N Subramaniam, an em- that are characterised by the brilliance and beauty of their writing and which
inent mathematician of Indi- each offer a unique, original perspective. The readers of these books will
Dan origin who was a founder never see the world – be it through art, history, landscape, politics, religion
and director of American auto giant or technology – the same again,” said Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, Chair
General Motors, passed away at the of Judges.
age of 76. “The six books cover a broad range of subjects - from life writing, religion,
Subramaniam migrated to the art and history, to AI, social media and online politics. What links them is an
US in 1979. He was renowned in ac- originality of voice and an ability to turn complex ideas and personal trauma
ademic circles in India and the US, into inventive, compelling and immersive prose,” a statement said.
leaving behind a rich legacy of math- The Women’s Prize Trust creates equitable opportunities for women
ematical models and theories for the in the world of books and beyond. As a registered charity, they provide an
world of maths. Later, he founded awards platform that champions brilliant women writers and role models
the Route One company for the au- while nurturing a supportive, global community of readers and writers.
tomotive manufacturing company,
which handles auto-financing for all MONANK PATEL
GM cars and GPS systems.
He was hired by General Mo- Player to lead USA Cricket T20
tors to build mathematical models
for GM cars. He was the architect of men’s team against Canada
the server for the site for General Motors in Troy, Michigan, in the U.S.
Before venturing into the corporate world, he dedicated several years to
teaching Maths at Philadelphia University, followed by a tenure at Oakland
where he continued his passion for education.
Dr. Subramaniam is survived by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law, who
are actively involved in serving the Biden administration in Maryland, US.
He also leaves behind a brother, TN Ashok, an international blogger known
for TNA Talk and a former Editor Economics at Press Trust of India.

MADHUMITA MURGIA

Book features in

inaugural Women’s Prize for

Non-fiction shortlist

ndian American Monank Patel will continue to lead USA Cricket’s
15-member men’s team for the upcoming five-match T20 international se-
Iries against Canada from April 7 to13 in Houston, Texas. Aaron Jones will
remain his deputy, USA Cricket announced.
Monank Patel commented, “With the ICC T20 World Cup looming, this
series holds immense significance for our team. We have some new players
coming into the squad, and these games will help us get the right combina-
tions and prepare well for the World Cup.”
The matches will be held from April 7 to 13 at the Prairie View Cricket
Complex (PVCC), in Houston, Texas.
Two more players from India, former Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals
left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh and ex-Delhi and RCB batsman Milind Ku-
mar, have also been included in the USA squad.
Both the players are thus in with a chance to be picked for USA’s T20I
side for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the USA and the West
ndian-British journalist and commentator Madhumita Murgia’s book Indies from June 2. Interestingly, USA will face India in the competition on
which explores the impact of AI on human society has been shortlisted for June 12 in New York.
Ithe 2024 inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. Thirty year old Monank Patel is an Anand, Gujarat born American
The six books in the shortlist are Murgia’s “Code Dependent: Living in cricketer and the captain of the US national cricket team. He has played
the Shadow of AI”, “Thunderclap: A Memoir of Art and Life and Sudden for the United States since 2018 as a right-handed top-order batsman and
Death” by Laura Cumming, “Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World” wicket-keeper. He played for Gujarat at the under-16 and under-18 levels.
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