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Indian English literature has come a long way: from a few books in English that were published a year earlier, to thousands of new titles being released each year now.
In 2020, the Indian book market is valued at an estimated Rs 739 billion. India ranks second after the US. USA, in English-language publications with more than 9,000 publishers.
From humble beginnings in the 20th century, after independence, India published 21,600 new titles in English in 2010.
With so many books published and Indian literature developing by leaps and bounds, it can be a daunting task to find the best Indian novels of all.
To make it easier for you, we have compiled this list of “best Indian books” from all different categories and genres.
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note: we have not included books by many award-winning authors of Indian origin such as salman rushdie (the satanic verses, the sons of midnight), jhumpa lahiri (the namesake), v.s. naipaul (a bend in the river), rohinton mistry (a good balance), etc.
Table of Contents
(click on a genre to navigate to that particular section)
- classics
- literary fiction
- history
- religion and mythology
- historical fiction
- mythological fiction
- romance
- thriller and mystery
- science fiction and fantasy
- humor
- chick-lit
- biography and memoirs
- self-help
- travels and places
Best Indian Classics
the guide of r.k. narayan
The Guide is a 1958 novel written in English by the Indian author R. k. narayan. Like most of his works, the novel is based on Malgudi, the fictional people of South India.
The novel describes the transformation of the protagonist, Raju, from a tour guide to a spiritual guide and then to one of India’s greatest holy men.
The novel won its author the 1960 Sahitya Akademi Prize for English.
days malgudi by r.k. narayan
malgudi days is a collection of short stories by r.k. narayan published in 1943.
The book includes 32 stories, all set in the fictional city of Malgudi, located in southern India. Each of the stories portrays a facet of life in Malgudi.
the private life of an indian prince by mulk raj anand
The Private Life of an Indian Prince is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1953. This book is about the abolition of the system of princely states in India.
untouchable by mulk raj anand
untouchable was inspired by anand’s aunt’s experience when she ate with a muslim woman and was treated like an outcast by her family.
The plot of this book revolves around the argument to eradicate the caste system.
train to pakistan by khushwant singh
Train to Pakistan recounts the partition of India in August 1947.
Instead of depicting partition in terms solely of the political events surrounding it, singh delves into a deep local focus, bringing a human dimension that gives the event a sense of reality, horror, and credibility.
godan by munshi premchand, translated by jai ratan
godan is a hindi novel by munshi premchand, translated into english as a cow’s gift.
Theme is socioeconomic deprivation and the exploitation of the village poor. It was translated into English in 1957 by Jai Ratan.
the room on the roof by ruskin bond
the room on the roof is the story of an orphaned anglo-indian boy, rusty, who lives in a european colony in dehradun with his guardian mr. Harrison, who wants me to stay away from the Indians and prepare it like a pure Englishman.
the complete adventures of feluda by satyajit ray
Between 1965 and 1992, Satyajit Ray wrote a total of 35 ferocious stories, starring the Houndmaster Pradosh c. mitter, also known as feluda.
These stories are now available in 2 volumes of the complete adventures of feluda. They were translated into English by Gopa Majumdar.
manohar malgonkar shadow combat
manohar malgonkar’s shadow fight is the story of an Anglo-Indian woman, ruby miranda, who dreams of becoming a pucca memsahib of an Englishman, but has to face the reality of the racial discrimination prevalent in pre-independence India.
the autobiography of an unknown Indian by nirad c. chaudhuri
The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian is an amazing work of self-discovery. In this book he blends the growth and changes in Indian politics, societies and national sentiments with those of his own personality. it is a serious and introspective narrative and a historical testimony.
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best Indian literary fiction novels
the god of little things by arundhati roy
the god of small things by arundhati roy is a story about the childhood experiences of twins esthappen and rahel, whose lives are destroyed by the “laws of love” established by society.
The book explores how little things affect people’s behavior and their lives. won the booker award in 1997.
the white tiger of aravind adiga
The White Tiger offers a darkly humorous perspective on India’s class struggle in a globalized world. The novel has been well received, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list as well as winning the Man Booker Award.
It is a first-person narrative of Balram Halwai, an impoverished young man from a small town who moves to Delhi to work as a chauffeur for the rich.
the inheritance of loss by kiran desai
the heritage of loss by kiran desai follows the journey of biju, an illegal immigrant in the united states who is trying to make a new life; and Sai, an Anglo-Saxon Indian girl who lives with her grandfather in India.
the main theme is colonialism and the effects of post-colonialism.
a proper boy by vikram seth
A Proper Child by Vikram Seth is set in a post-independence, post-partition India.
The novel follows the story of four families over a period of 18 months and focuses on Mrs. Rupa Mehra’s efforts to arrange the marriage of her youngest daughter, Lata, to a “suitable boy”.
It is one of the longest novels published in a single volume in the English language.
sea of poppies by amitav ghosh
At the heart of the sea of poppies story is a great ship, the ibis.
Your destination is a tumultuous journey across the Indian Ocean shortly before the outbreak of the opium wars in China, and on board is a diverse cast of characters.
another famous novel by amitav ghosh is “the hungry tide”.
jeet thayil narcopolis
narcopolis by jeet thayil is about the lives of a few people, united by a common passion: opium, and about bombay, in a way that we have never heard before.
mumbai is stripped of its glamour, riches, beaches, skylines and we are taken to shuklaji street, the opium den of rashid, and we are driven to see the other side of mumbai.
shashi tharoor’s great indian novel
the great indian novel is a satirical novel by shashi tharoor that takes the story of the mahabharata and reframes and restarts it in the context of the indian independence movement and the first three decades after independence .
fasting, banquet by anita desai
fast, party by anita desai is the story of a family living in a small village in india, where provincial customs and attitudes dictate the future of all children: girls must marry and children should be as polite as possible.
the house of blue mangoes by david davidar
A gripping family chronicle, David Davidar’s The House of Blue Mangoes spans nearly half a century and three generations of the Dorai family as they seek their place in a rapidly changing society.
The novel vividly brings to life a small corner of India while also offering a stark indictment of colonialism.
anees salim vanity bag
vanity bagh is about the life of a boy from a minority community. the book is not about hope. It’s about hopelessness.
More than anything else, it’s about religious angst and intolerance that can divide humanity and win elections.
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best books on indian history
primitive india from the origins to 1300 ad by romila thapar
Romila Thapar’s Early India explores India’s past quite vividly, helping readers to visualize the formation of a nation and how it grew and flourished over generations.
Explore all the varieties of hues that India represented from then until now and document India like never before.
history of medieval india by satish chandra
history of medieval india provides a comprehensive overview of the history of medieval india.
covers the thousand-year period between the 8th and 18th centuries.
deals with the stories of many known and lesser known kingdoms. Kingdoms included are Cholas, Rajputs, Turks, Vijayanagara, Bahmanis, Mughals, Marathas, etc.
from plassey to partition: a history of modern india by sekhar bandyopadhyay
from plassey to partition is an eminently readable account of the rise of india as a nation.
Spanning over two hundred years of political and socio-economic turbulence (1757 to 1947), mapping a vast and often complicated terrain of historical events.
presents the whole story of the rise of various Indian freedom fighters. it also talks about the partition that led to the creation of india and pakistan.
india’s struggle for independence by bipan chandra
Bipin Chandra’s book, India’s Struggle for Independence, is a well-documented history of India’s struggle for freedom against British rule.
It is one of the most accurate books that has been carefully written after exhaustive research based on legal and valid verbal and written sources.
The book also explains in detail Mahatma Gandhi’s non-cooperation and civil disobedience movements.
the indian war: world war ii and the making of modern south asia by srinath raghavan
in the war in india, historian srinath raghavan paints a compelling picture of battles abroad and life on the home front, arguing that warfare is crucial to explaining how and why colonial rule ended in south asia.
land of the seven rivers: a brief history of indian geography by sanjeev sanyal
In the land of the seven rivers, sanjeev sanyal sets off to explore india and see how the country’s history was shaped, among other things, by its rivers, mountains and cities.
himalayan mistake: the harsh truth about india’s most crushing military disaster by brigadier john dalvi
Himalayan Blunder dealt with the causes, consequences, and aftermath of the 1962 Sino-Indian War, which ended with the defeat of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in India.
Brigadier Dalvi served in the Indian Army and is a first-person account of the war.
The book was banned by the Indian government after its publication.
what happened to netji? by anuj dhar
What Happened to Netaji discusses the controversy surrounding the death ofNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose and clarifies the factual position regarding the plane crash theory.
Offers three prominent theories about Bose’s death focusing on what is known as the Faizabad angle of the Bose mystery.
an age of darkness: the british empire in india by shashi tharoor
In this explosive book, An Age of Darkness, bestselling author Shashi Tharoor reveals with wit, impeccable research, and characteristic wit just how disastrous British rule was for India.
In addition to examining the many ways colonizers exploited India, it demolishes arguments by Indian and Western apologists for empire about the supposed benefits of British rule.
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best Indian books on religion and mythology
the complete works of swami vivekananda
the complete works of swami vivekananda is a set of 8 volumes and contains all the books, lectures, discussions, prose, poetry and letters written by swami vivekananda, a spiritual teacher who introduced Hindu philosophies . such as vedanta and yoga to the western world.
mahabharata by c. rajagopalachari (translator)
Originally published in 1951, this book is an abridged English version of Vyasa’s mahabharata.
the mahabharata is not a mere epic; it is a romance that tells the story of heroic men and women, and of some who were divine; it is a whole literature in itself, containing a code of life, a philosophy of social and ethical relations, and speculative thinking about human problems.
yajnaseni: the story of draupadi by pratibha ray
yajnaseni makes a determined effort for a balanced portrayal of draupadi’s epic character and brings to the surface the widest and deepest aspects of his mind that lie submerged in the majestic sweep of the great mahabharata.
It was translated into English by Pradip Bhattacharya.
ramayana (series) by ashok k. banker
ashok k. Banker’s ramayana series is a retelling of valmiki ramayanam.
it is a set of 8 books: prince of ayodhya, siege of mithila, demons of chitrakut, armies of hanuman, bridge of rama, king of ayodhya, revenge of ravana and sons of sita.
myth = mithya: a handbook of hindu mythology by devdutt pattanaik
In myth = mithya, devdutt retells sacred Hindu stories and decodes Hindu symbols and rituals, using a unique style of commentary, illustration, and diagram.
The goal is not to overcome the myth, but to enrich and empower yourself with its ancient, powerful and still relevant language.
my hanuman chalisa by devdutt pattanaik
In My Hanuman Chalisa, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies Hinduism’s most popular prayer for the contemporary reader.
his unique approach makes the ancient hymn accessible, combined as it is with his trademark illustrations.
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best Indian historical novels
the wind of the devil by manohar malgonkar
the devil’s wind by manohar malgonkar tells the story of nana saheb, who played a leading role in the 1857 war of independence.
provides a sympathetic portrait of a man whom the British portrayed as a great villain.
The book is written as an autobiography in which Nana Saheb describes her life in her own words.
chanakya chant by ashwin sanghi
in the chanakya chant, ashwin sanghi takes the greatest strategist in indian history, chanakya and makes us question:
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“what would happen if chanakya were alive today?”; “And if he were an actor in current politics?”; “Would your brilliance and principles of his be relevant even in today’s murky politics?”
taj mahal trilogy by indu sundaresan
the taj mahal trilogy is a story of power, passion and love centered on women.
The first part, the twentieth wife, tells the story of mehrunnisa, the powerful wife of jahangir.
The second part, the festival of roses, tells the story of mumtaz mahal.
part three, the shadow princess, is the story of jahanara, the daughter of shah jahan and the sister of aurangzeb.
harappa: curse of the river of blood by vineet bajpai
Harappa: Curse of the River of Blood weaves 3,700 years of powerful ancient and modern characters and a nail-biting conspiracy into one literary thriller.
is the first in a series of four books. a saga of violence and deceit, gods and demons, love and ambition.
empire by devi yesodharan
the empire of devi yesodharan is the story of an archer and warrior in the empire of rajendra chola, who ruled a vast empire between 1014 and 1044.
This warrior is not from South India but rather a Greek woman, who has been delivered in defeat by a raiding party outnumbered by cholas.
zelaldinus: an irwin allan sealy mask
zelaldinus is a fictional story involving the great mughal emperor akbar and a current generation irv tourist. together they rediscover the gloomy city of fatehpur sikri; a city that was abandoned shortly after its completion.
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best mythological fiction books by Indian authors
shiva trilogy by amish tripathi
the shiva trilogy by amish tripathi is based on a radical idea that all gods were once human beings; it was their deeds in human life that made them famous as gods.
the three books of the trilogy are – the immortals of meluha, the secret of the nagas and the oath of the vayuputras.
asura: story of the vanquished by anand neelakantan
Asura: The Story of the Vanquished by Anand Neelakantan describes the story of the Ramayana from the point of view of Ravana and a common Asura, Bhadra.
The book attempts to highlight the voice of the vanquished as opposed to the Ramayana version of the victor that is commonly known.
chitra banerjee divakaruni’s palace of illusions
the palace of illusions is an interpretation of the Hindu epic mahabharata told from the point of view of draupadi, that is, that of a woman living in a patriarchal world.
The novel chronicles the life of the panchaali princess, beginning with her birth in fire and following her energetic balancing act as a woman with five husbands who have been swindled and expelled from her father’s kingdom.
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the aryavarta chronicles by krishna udayasankar
the aryavarta chronicles (trilogy) is not the usual history of the mahabharata.
Rather, it is a myriad of entirely new characters woven into the familiar history of the Kauravas and Pandavas as seen through the eyes of Govinda Shauri.
thundergod: the rise of indra by rajiv g. meno
thundergod by rajv g menon is the story of indra, born from a prophetic union between the earth goddess gaia and daeyus, chief of the devas.
It’s a compelling saga, mixed by history, spiced by legend, and mutated by myth.
karna’s wife: queen of the outcasts by kavita kane
karna’s wife: queen of the outcasts tells the remarkable story of karna, the unsung hero of the mahabharata, through the eyes of his wife uruvi, bringing his story to the reader from a unique perspective.
saraswati’s intelligence by vamsee juluri
The Kishkindha Chronicles reimagines India’s ancient prehistory from a startling new perspective that will make us rethink what it means to be human and animal.
the intelligence of saraswati is the first book of the trilogy.
raavan: enemy of aryavarta by amish
Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta is worth every minute that you spend reading it.
With the classic combination of action and adventure sprinkled with a generous dose of mythology and fantasy, the book appeals to almost all types of readers.
That Amish decides to pour in a generous amount of information and detail is like icing on the cake.
guardians of the kalachakra by ashwin sanghi
Keepers of the Kalachakra is a historical cum mythological cum science-fiction thriller which revolves around an ancient concept in Vajrayana Buddhism – the Kalachakra.
the writing makes use of many mystical concepts, scientific theorems & investigations, historical incidents, and conspiracy theories that Ashwin blends beautifully with the story.
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best romance novels by indian writers
the one you can’t have by preeti shenoy
the one you can have by preeti shenoy deals with the sensitive issue of love failure and depression and puts a different spin on things.
It gives us the message that if situations are handled in a more mature way, all these lives can be saved.
I also had a ravinder singh love story
Not all love stories are destined to have a perfect ending. I also had a love story of ravinder singh is one of those sagas.
is a tender and moving story of ravin and khushi, two people who meet at a marriage site and fall in love until life puts their love to the test.
this is not your story by savi sharma
this is not your story follows the story of 4 young people: shaurya, miraya, anubhav and kasturi, and how they tackle their problems and conquer life.
The book explores what it takes to dream without fear and give love a second chance.
another good book by savi sharma is that everyone has a story.
the girl of my dreams by durjoy datta
the girl of my dreams by durjoy datta is the story of daman who suffers a memory lapse after waking up from a coma after a car accident.
all he remembers now is a name: shreyasi, a girl who was in the same car and whose blurred face now haunts his dreams.
it’s all in the planets by preeti shenoy
It’s all in the planets is the story of how the lives of four people and their two love stories coincide to bring about a permanent change in all of their lives.
is a very fresh and unique love story that transcends age and geographical borders and makes you feel sticky at heart.
sorry you’re not my type by sudeep nagarkar
sorry you’re not my type is the story of one of the reputed delhi based college marching band vayu – vikrant, anamika and yuvi and they will make you believe ‘when your passion and the purpose is greater than your fears, you find a way to overcome them’.
those expensive thakur girls from anuja chauhan
Those Expensive Thakur Girls by Anuja Chauhan, set in 1988, revolves around Hailey Road’s Thakur family, which includes Judge Laxminarayan, his wife, and their five daughters who are named alphabetically: anjini, binodini, chandrakanta, debjani, and eshwari.
2 states: my marriage story by chetan bhagat
2 States: My Marriage Story by Chetan Bhagat is about a couple from two different states in India, who face difficulties in convincing their parents to approve of their marriage. the book is partly autobiographical.
anurag garg half love story
a half-hearted love story unfolds the candid narration of a stunned and bewitched lovelorn guy, aarav, who confesses every last detail of his love story to his drunken friends in a new year night. the story of his first love anamika.
just married, sorry for yashodhara lal
Just Married Excuse Me by yashodhara lal is the story of a young couple, a short-tempered big city girl and a laid back desi guy, who must learn to adjust to married life and each other. yes with a little help from their idiosyncratic staff, zarreena and vinod, their wacky friend vivi, and of course their respective families.
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best Indian suspense and mystery novels
spy in amber by manohar malgonkar
A Spy in Amber, first published in 1971, is set during a time when tensions between India and China were at their height.
Hidden from the world, deep in the Himalayas lies the Ragyabas monastery which has a treasure worth millions in its possession.
Fearing a Chinese invasion, the head monk decides to hand over the treasure to the Indian woman for safekeeping. but the Chinese have different plans.
sacred games of vikram chandra
Sacred Games immerses the reader in the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh and the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, India’s most wanted gangster.
It is a story of friendship and betrayal, of terrible violence, of an amazing modern city and its dark side.
byomkesh bakshi (series) by sharadindu bandyopadhyay
In the early 1930s, a detective named byomkesh bakshi made a discreet entry into the world of Bengali fiction.
Within days he was a household name, courtesy of his cerebral skills and the exciting situations he found himself in. the english version is translated by monimala dhar.
if god were a banker by ravi subramanian
if god were a banker by ravi subramanian revolves around two management graduates who are in the rat race for success.
sundep is ambitious and selfish, leading him to achieve his goals through unscrupulous means. Swami is the exact opposite as he sticks to his morals and ethics to ensure his career success.
murder in a minute by shouvik bhattacharya
In Murder in a Minute, when a young woman is found dead in a pool of her own blood, everyone is convinced it was her college boyfriend who murdered her.
The victim’s stepbrothers, Rishabh and Arya, are not so convinced. they embark on a journey to discover the truth, a journey riddled with fallacies and conspiracies, intentionally planted to trap them.
marry me stranger by novoneel chakraborty
marry me stranger is the story of rivanah bannerjee, a young and independent girl who lives alone in mumbai.
Your life is in danger. someone has been following her, watching her every move, trying to control her life.
patang by bhaskar chattopadhyay
In patang, a man is brutally murdered, his body perched like a kite on the tallest cell tower in the city.
As corpse after corpse turns up in the most unlikely places, maverick investigator Chandrakant Rathod must pit his keen instincts against the machinations of the ruthless, sadistic killer.
the murder of sonia raikkonen by salil desai
in the murder of sonia raikkonen, one night in november, the mutilated body of a young finnish tourist is found in a public garden in pune.
It looks like a case of brutal rape and murder, but Senior Inspector Saralkar and Psi Motkar find themselves digging deeper…digging deeper.
killed in a mumbai minute by madhumita bhattacharya
In Dead in a Mumbai Minute, Detective Reema Ray is presented with the case of the year: the murder of Ashutosh Dhingre, former assistant to fading Bollywood superstar Kimaaya Kapoor.
The location of the crime is the private island of Kimaaya. the suspects: her house guests and kimaaya herself!
a wound like a cut by anita nair
A cut-like wound begins on the first night of Ramadan when a young male prostitute is killed and burned alive.
As bodies begin to pile up one after another, and it becomes clear that a serial killer is on the prowl, Inspector Borei Gowda recognizes a pattern to the murders that no one else recognizes.
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best science fiction and fantasy books by Indian writers
shonku teacher by satyajit ray
Professor Shonku is a fictional scientist created by satyajit ray in a series of Bengali science fiction books published since 1965.
his full name is trilokeshwar shonku and by occupation he is an inventor. Professor Shonku was translated into English by Sukanya Jhaveri in 1981.
samit basu game world trilogy
three books, the prophecies of simoqin, the secret of the manticore and the revelations of unwaba, form the three parts of the game world trilogy.
The trilogy recounts the awakening of the terrible rakshas, danh-gem, and the arrival of a hero to confront him.
the rise of sivagami by anand neelakantan
the rise of sivagami by anand neelakantan is a prequel to the epic Indian film Bahubali: The Beginning.
the story revolves around sivagami, a character from baahubali. it also tells readers more about kattappa, another important character in the story.
the devourers by indra das
The Devourers is set during the reign of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century and extends into modern India.
features shapeshifters, more specifically werewolves, and explores the concepts of love, cannibalism, and what it means to be human.
It is told in several layers, alternating between different time periods and perspectives.
dark things by sukanya venkatraghavan
Blending fantasy with the rich tapestry of folklore, dark things is a strange fairy tale wrought of intrigue and enchantment, of shadows and secrets, of evil and those who fight it.
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cult of chaos by shweta taneja
chaos cult is the story of the tantrics, who are now on the surface. they have their own council, police and justice systems.
It tells the story of a tantric anantya who fights to stop the madness of the white and red tantrics who are facing each other, and of a black tantric who is gestating a dangerous shakti.
vikram balagopal wild blue
Vikram Balagopal’s
Savage Blue is the story of two people: Akila Raina, who disappeared when she was only ten years old, and Shyam, who was with her that fateful night.
Now, twenty years later, Akila has mysteriously reappeared, grown up and beautiful. she tells him about surreal worlds, her travels between them and her encounters with strange creatures.
nine shobha nihalani trilogy
For thousands of years, the wisdom of the nine has protected humanity from destroying itself.
But an ancient vengeful spirit has returned to break the peace. With the help of magical powers, he has possessed a young man and mobilized black yogis to destroy the nine.
fire from heaven by aroon raman
skyfire is set in May 2012, when India is hit by a series of freak weather disturbances and startling epidemics that threaten to bring the country to its knees.
At the same time, children are disappearing from the capital’s slums and no one seems to care.
Now it’s up to journalist chandrasekhar, historian meenakshi pirzada and intelligence agent syed ali hassan to follow the clues and solve the mystery.
alice in the dead land (trilogy) by mainak dhar
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Civilization as we know it ended more than fifteen years ago, leaving behind barren wastelands called the dead land and a new terror for the humans who survived: hordes of undead biters.
Alice in the Wasteland is the story of alice, a fifteen-year-old who has spent her entire life in the wasteland learning the best way to use guns and knives in the ongoing war for survival against the biters. .
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best Indian humor books
serious men by manu joseph
Serious Men tells the story of Ayyan Mani, a middle-aged Dalit, who works as an assistant to a brilliant Brahmin astronomer at a scientific institute in Mumbai.
Furious at his humble station in life, Ayyan develops an outrageous story that his 10-year-old son is a mathematical genius, a lie that grows ever more elaborate and out of control.
idiot trilogy by sidin vadukut
The three books in the idiot trilogy are – idiot: the incredible adventures of robin ‘einstein’ varghese, god save the idiot, and who let the idiot out?
chronicles the adventures and misadventures of robin ‘einstein’ varghese; a stupendously naive but academically gifted young man (he was ranked 41st in his class).
This trilogy is for all of you who have ever sat moping in cubicles… and wanted to kill yourself with office supplies.
mrs funny bones from twinkle khanna
Full of wit and delightful observations, mrs funnybones captures the life of the modern Indian woman: a woman who hosts dinner every night, even when she goes to work all day, who runs her own life but he has to listen to his mummy, who worries about his weight and the state of the country.
he left with vikram nair’s vindaloo
went away with the vindaloo are 2 parallel stories: one is at mahadev’s house, where the pakwaan cook is trying to learn how to cook with his father and hopes one day to make the vindaloo that his grandfather was best known for.
The side story is actually about Pakwaan’s grandfather, Kalaam.
the competent authority by shovon chowdhury
the competent authority is a satire on almost all circles of power in our country: the government, the bureaucracy, the police, the military, social workers, spiritual gurus and others.
In the 2030s, India was bombed by the Chinese and is in a sorry state. Pakistan ceases to exist after being bombed by the Americans.
Against this backdrop, Shovon concocts a humorous story that disfigures power brokers.
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best novels for girls written by indian writers
trust me by rajashree
Set against the backdrop of the Hindi film industry, Trust Me is a comedic story about love, heartbreak, and friendship.
the protagonist, parvati, decides to leave men when her boyfriend leaves her.
bread eaten by swati kaushal
no brainer is the story of minal who wants it all: a successful career, a fit lifestyle, and a cool guy who will buy her diamonds, bring her flowers, and laugh. in his jokes.
but given his life’s endless record of embarrassment, it’s not going to be that simple.
anuja chauhan’s zoya factor
the zoya factor, written in the first person, is the story of a cricket-hating advertising executive, zoya, who is forced to join the Indian cricket team, not as a player or cheerleader or physical therapist or psychiatrist but as a lucky charm.
almost single by advaita kala
Almost Single, a sincere and wickedly funny cross-cultural debut novel, features an intelligent and irreverent young woman, aisha bhatia, seeking independence and marriage in a culture bound by tradition.
confessions of a listmaniac by meenakshi reddy madhavan
Confessions of a Listmaniac is the story of seventeen-year-old layla who knows journaling is so retro, but thinks why not recreate the entire blog in a notebook?
Layla’s journal entries often turn into quirky lists recording her observations about her life and times.
I quit! now what? by zarreen khan
I quit! And now what? is the story of nimisha, a marketing professional, who after having worked for 7 years in her current company, is still not treated as she deserves and that annoys her.
encounters of a fat girlfriend by samah visaria
encounters of a fat bride is the story of madhurima pandey, a twenty-five-year-old single girl who gradually accepts the annoying pushes of the family of ‘you’re next’. and friends.
but soon they realize that the chances of finding a boyfriend for her are slim, mainly because he is not.
At 200 pounds, she knows she’s not the ideal weight for marriage, even though her family thinks she’s the ideal age.
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best biographies and memoirs of Indians
the story of my experiments with the truth of mahatma gandhi
the story of my experiments with the truth is the autobiography of mohandas k. Gandhi, which covers his life from early childhood to 1921.
It was written in weekly installments and published in his Navjivan journal from 1925 to 1929. The English translation was done by Mahadev Desai.
playing my way by sachin tendulkar
Playing My Way is the autobiography of Indian cricket god Sachin Tendulkar.
The book summarizes tendulkar’s early days, his 24-year international career, and aspects of his life that have not been shared publicly.
my days: memories of rk narayan
inmy days: memories, r.k. Narayan in his usual humorous and winning style, shares the story of his life, beginning in his grandmother’s garden in Madras with her fierce pet peacock.
lone fox dancing: my autobiography by ruskin bond
In this brilliantly read autobiography, The Lonely Fox Dancing, one of India’s greatest writers shows us the roots of all he has written.
It begins with a dream and a gentle obsession, before taking us to an idyllic childhood in Jamnagar by the Arabian Sea, where he composed his first poem, and New Delhi in the early 1940s, where he found material for his first short story.
wings of fire: an autobiography of a. p. J. abdul kalam
in wings of fire: an autobiography, a. p. J. Abdul Kalam examines his early life, the struggle, hardship, strength, luck, and opportunity that eventually led him to lead India’s space research, nuclear, and missile programs.
autobiography of a yogi by paramahansa yogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi presents a fascinating portrait of one of the great spiritual figures of our time.
With captivating candor, eloquence, and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda recounts the inspiring chronicle of his life.
His encounters with Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Luther Burbank, the stigmatized Catholic Therese Neumann, and other celebrated spiritual figures from East and West are recorded here.
the accidental prime minister by sanjaya baru
The Accidental Prime Minister is a 2014 memoir by Sanjaya Baru, who was a media adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from May 2004 to August 2008.
The book alleges that Manmohan did not have full control of his cabinet, or even the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
instead, the president of the congress party, sonia gandhi, wielded significant power.
our moon has blood clots: exodus of panditas from kashmiri by rahul pandita
Until now, Kashmiri’s harrowing story has been told through the prism of the brutality of the Indian state and the separatists’ demands for independence.
But there is another part of the story that has remained unrecorded and buried.
Our moon has blood clots is the unspoken chapter of Kashmiri history, in which Kashmiri was purged from the Kashmiri Pandit community in a violent ethnic cleansing backed by Islamist militants.
rajinikanth: the definitive biography of naman ramachandran
Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography chronicles Rajini’s career in meticulous detail, tracing his incredible cinematic journey from his first film, Apoorva Raagangal, in 1975 to memorable forays into Bollywood and mega-hits.
Along the way, the book provides rare insights into Rajini’s personal life.
veerappan: chasing the highwayman by k. vijay kumar
no other bandit in recent times has captured the public imagination as much as koose muniswamy veerappan.
Whether it’s his trademark mustache, tales of his daring escapades, or his ruthless slaughter of officers, Veerappan continues to fascinate, even thirteen years after his death.
veerappan: chasing the highwayman is a lucid and incisive account of the rise and fall of india’s most feared forest highwayman.
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best indian self help books
the monk who sold his ferrari for robin sharma
A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Manto, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his unbalanced life.
In a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, discover powerful, wise, and practical lessons that give us the wisdom to create a life of passion, purpose, and peace.
Who will cry when you die? by robin sharma
In Who Will Cry When You Die?, robin sharma offers 101 simple solutions to life’s most complex problems, ranging from a little-known method of overcoming stress and worry to a way powerful way to enjoy the journey while creating a legacy that will last.
you can win with shiv khera
in you can win, shiv khera reveals that all success is deliberate and there is nothing magical about winning.
Using common sense and various lessons taken from ancient wisdom to modern philosophy, it shows how we can deal with the problems of our daily lives and how we can turn bad situations into good ones.
inner engineering: a yogi’s guide to joy by sadhguru
In Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy, sadhguru introduces readers to a path to absolute wellness through the classical science of yoga.
It is a means to create interior situations exactly as you want them, becoming the architect of your own joy.
chanakya’s 7 leadership secrets by radhakrishnan pillai
chanakya’s 7 secrets of leadership presents a leadership model drawn from the teachings of chanakya, who lived in the 4th century BC. c., was prime minister and guru of one of the most powerful and successful emperors of india.
13 steps to damn good luck by ashwin sanghi
In 13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck, Ashwin Sanghi explores that critical, much-longed-for element called luck.
Through entertaining and informative anecdotes, narratives of personal experience, and vignettes of household wisdom, Ashwin gives us a whole new look at how people can work to get lucky.
the habit of winning by prakash iyer
In the habit of winning, you will find stories that can change the way you think, work and live.
stories about leadership and teamwork, self-confidence and perseverance. life lessons from cola and cricket wars, olympic heroes and ordinary people.
the sense of well-being by om swami
Exposing the esoteric aspects of ancient wisdom, in simple terms, the sense of well-being shows you how to take better care of yourself and how to lead a healthier life in our current world, a world where we have all the comforts but we are restless.
we have organic breakfast on the table but there is no time to eat it, we have the most comfortable mattress but we get little sleep.
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best indian books on travel and places
around india in 80 trains by monisha rajesh
Taking a page from Jules Verne’s classic tale Around the World in 80 Days, Monisha Rajesh embarked on a 40,000km adventure around India on 80 trains.
Traveling a distance equal to the circumference of the earth, she lifted the veil over a country that had become a stranger to her.
when the road calls by ravi manoram
When the Road Calls is an inspiring odyssey that promises to transform a generation.
caught in the inevitable hurricane of life, the protagonist decides to get out of the daily lie and embark on a motorcycle trip of 4000 km through ladakh.
Following the Fish: Samanth Subramanian’s Travels Along the Indian Coast
In a coastline as long and diverse as India, fish inhabit the heart of many worlds: food, of course, but also culture, commerce, sport, history and society.
in following the fish, traveling along the edge of the peninsula, samanth subramanian reports a kaleidoscope of extraordinary stories.
hot tea in india by rishad saam mehta
There is no highway, road or dirt road in India where you can’t find a cup of chai whenever you want it.
and with those cups come encounters and incidents that make traveling to india a fascinating adventure.
at hot tea for india, rishad takes you the length and breadth of india, from manali to munnar, rann of kutch to khajuraho, with a wonderful combination of wit, sensitivity and insight. .
battlefields & paradise of sabir hussain
battlefields and paradise is a travelogue in which the author writes about his journey from delhi to turtuk, which is the northernmost point of india in the loc.
On his journey, he rides a very ordinary bicycle, traveling alone, engaging in passionate conversations with ordinary Kashmiris while learning about their daily lives and a bit about the politics of the state.
butter chicken in ludhiana: trips in a small town in india by pankaj mishra
in butter chicken in ludhiana, pankaj mishra captures an Indian woman who has shed her sleepy, socialist air and become kitschy, clamorous, and ostentatious.
pankaj paints a vivid picture of a people rushing to meet modernity.
all roads lead to ruskin bond bargain
The Ganges is a river that has held the heart of India captive and has drawn millions of people to its shores since the dawn of history.
In All Roads Lead to Bargain, Ruskin Bond captures the awe-inspiring beauty and splendor of Bargain, describing with nostalgia and affection the places and people it has lived and encountered over the years. more than forty years.
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devapriya roy’s heat and dust project
saurav and devapriya ditch the swivel chairs, get a couple of backpacks, and embark on a transformative journey through india.
on a very, very tight budget: five hundred rupees a day for room and board. and the heat and dust project begins.
if it’s monday it must be mature by srinath perur
This entertaining travelogue of ten journeys made contains innumerable riches: hanging from a camel in the thar; rediscovering music on the trail of kabir; join an ancient pilgrimage and look for sex in tashkent.
the land of flying llamas by gaurav punj
Beyond the hill stations, mall roads and ‘points’ lies the ‘other himalayas’: a himalayas where flowers bloom in rolling green meadows, streams are bubbling, boats don’t pedal they sail on the lakes, the glaciers can be felt and the passes crossed to more magical lands – the land of the flying lamas.
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