The Postmaster, written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1891, is widely regarded as the first modern Indian short story.

Premchand, also known as Munshi Premchand, is considered to be the father of the Indian short story due to his significant contributions to the genre.

Premchand is renowned for his realistic and empathetic depiction of rural life in India, often highlighting social and economic issues.

Saadat Hasan Manto is known for his powerful and moving stories that delve into the human experiences of partition, displacement, and the search for identity.

R. K. Narayan is known for his humorous and satirical stories, which often explore the social and political landscape of India.

Anita Desai is known for her insightful and nuanced exploration of themes related to gender, sexuality, and the experiences of women in Indian society.

Vikram Seth is known for his lyrical and evocative prose, often drawing inspiration from Indian mythology and folklore.

Arundhati Roy is known for her powerful and moving stories that explore the lives of marginalized and oppressed people in India, often addressing issues of social justice and human rights.

Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her exploration of themes related to the Indian diaspora, identity, and the immigrant experience, often drawing from her own experiences as a Bengali-American writer.

Amitav Ghosh is known for his exploration of themes related to history, politics, and the complexities of human relationships, often set against the backdrop of major historical events.

Salman Rushdie is known for his satirical and allegorical stories, often exploring themes of corruption, hypocrisy, and social injustice, often set against the backdrop of contemporary India.

Vikram Chandra is known for his exploration of themes related to the urban experience, globalization, and the changing face of Indian society, often set against the backdrop of Mumbai.

Rohinton Mistry is known for his poignant and moving stories that explore the lives of ordinary people in India, often highlighting their struggles and resilience, often set against the backdrop of Mumbai.

Amit Chaudhuri is known for his exploration of themes related to identity, memory, and the complexities of human relationships, often set against the backdrop of Calcutta.

Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her exploration of themes related to the Indian diaspora, identity, and the immigrant experience, often drawing from her own experiences as a Bengali-American writer.