Premchand is widely regarded as the father of the modern Indian short story for his groundbreaking work in the early 20th century.

Saki, a British writer, is known for his witty and humorous short stories, often with a satirical edge.

R. K. Narayan is known for his heartwarming and humorous stories about the lives of ordinary people in the fictional town of Malgudi.

Saadat Hasan Manto is known for his powerful and moving stories about the partition of India, often exploring the human cost of political division.

Ismat Chughtai is known for her groundbreaking stories about the lives of women in India, often challenging societal norms and conventions.

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the working class in India, often exploring the social and economic inequalities faced by the marginalized.

R. K. Narayan is known for his heartwarming and humorous stories about the lives of the middle class in India, often exploring the complexities of everyday life.

Raja Rao is known for his elegant and lyrical stories about the lives of the upper class in India, often exploring themes of identity, tradition, and modernity.

Premchand is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the rural poor in India, often exploring the social and economic injustices faced by the marginalized.

Saadat Hasan Manto is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the urban poor in India, often exploring the social and economic inequalities faced by the marginalized.

Vikram Seth is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the diaspora in India, often exploring themes of identity, belonging, and displacement.

Ismat Chughtai is known for her groundbreaking stories about the lives of the LGBTQ community in India, often challenging societal norms and conventions.

Mulk Raj Anand is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the differently-abled in India, often exploring the social and economic challenges faced by the marginalized.

R. K. Narayan is known for his heartwarming and humorous stories about the lives of the elderly in India, often exploring the complexities of aging and the importance of family.

Premchand is known for his powerful and moving stories about the lives of the children in India, often exploring the social and economic challenges faced by the marginalized.