Bhartendu Harishchandra is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature for his pioneering contributions to the development of the language and its literary forms.

Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is often referred to as the 'Bard of Bengal' for his profound impact on Bengali literature and music.

Premchand's 'Godan' is widely acclaimed as a masterpiece of realism and social commentary, delving into the lives of Indian farmers and the challenges they face.

Rabindranath Tagore's 'Gitanjali', a collection of poems, earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to receive the prestigious award.

Sarojini Naidu, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, is often referred to as the 'Nightingale of India' for her melodious and evocative poetry.

Kazi Nazrul Islam, a revolutionary poet and musician, is often referred to as the 'Poet of the People' for his powerful and inspiring poetry that resonated with the masses during the Indian independence movement.

Khushwant Singh's 'Train to Pakistan' is a poignant novel that explores the human cost of the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' is widely regarded as a classic of post-colonial literature, exploring the complex history and cultural identity of India after independence.

Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'Where the Mind is without Fear' is a powerful expression of his vision for a free and enlightened India.

Gurram Jashuva is considered the 'Father of Modern Telugu Poetry' for his pioneering contributions to the development of modern Telugu literature.

Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger' is a powerful novel that explores the stark realities of social inequality and class struggle in modern India.

Subramania Bharati, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, is often referred to as the 'Poet of the Revolution' for his inspiring and patriotic poetry.

Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the complexities of family, love, and loss in a small Indian town.

Tukaram, a renowned Marathi poet-saint, is often referred to as the 'Bard of Maharashtra' for his profound spiritual and devotional poetry.

Vikram Seth's 'A Suitable Boy' is an epic novel that delves into the lives and relationships of a large extended family in post-independence India.