Hindi is the most widely spoken modern Indian language, with over 400 million native speakers.

Sanskrit is known for its rich literary tradition and is often referred to as the 'language of the gods' due to its historical use in religious texts and classical literature.

Rabindranath Tagore is considered one of the greatest modern Indian poets and is known for his powerful and evocative verse, which often explores themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Indian literature and has been translated into over 30 languages.

R. K. Narayan is known for his satirical and humorous writings, often exploring social and political issues in his works.

Telugu is known for its distinctive script and is spoken by over 70 million people in India.

Premchand is considered one of the greatest modern Indian novelists and is known for his realistic and insightful portrayal of Indian society.

Marathi is known for its rich oral tradition and is spoken by over 100 million people in India.

Jhumpa Lahiri is known for her powerful and evocative short stories, often exploring themes of identity, belonging, and loss.

Gujarati is known for its distinctive vocabulary and is spoken by over 80 million people in India.

Nissim Ezekiel is considered one of the greatest modern Indian poets and is known for his experimental and innovative use of language.

Kannada is known for its rich literary tradition and is spoken by over 60 million people in India.

Arundhati Roy is known for her powerful and evocative novels, often exploring themes of history, politics, and social injustice.

Kashmiri is known for its distinctive script and is spoken by over 50 million people in India.

Mirza Ghalib is considered one of the greatest modern Indian poets and is known for his powerful and evocative verse, often exploring themes of love, loss, and spirituality.