R.K. Narayan's novel 'Swami and Friends' introduces the fictional town of Malgudi, which serves as the setting for many of his subsequent works.

Bimla is the central character in Anita Desai's novel 'Clear Light of Day', a woman struggling with her identity and relationships amidst the changing social and political landscape of India.

Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' delves into the themes of identity, history, and migration, following the lives of children born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day.

In 'The God of Small Things', Estha and Rahel's forbidden love affair is referred to as 'The Love Laws', a secret pact that binds them together despite societal disapproval.

Vikram Seth's 'A Suitable Boy' follows the lives of four friends in post-independence India, delving into themes of love, marriage, and social change.

In 'The Namesake', the protagonist Gogol's name is inspired by the Russian writer Nikolai Gogol, whose works he admires.

Amitav Ghosh's 'Sea of Poppies' delves into the themes of colonialism, identity, and environmental degradation, set against the backdrop of the opium trade in the 19th century.

In 'The Inheritance of Loss', Sai is the protagonist who travels to India to reconnect with her roots and explore her family's history.

Rohinton Mistry's 'Such a Long Journey' follows the lives of Parsi immigrants in Canada, delving into themes of identity, displacement, and cultural assimilation.

In 'The White Tiger', Balram Halwai is the protagonist who narrates his journey from poverty to wealth, exposing the stark realities of social inequality in India.

Chetan Bhagat's 'Five Point Someone' follows the lives of three friends in an engineering college, exploring themes of friendship, love, and career aspirations.

In 'The Immortals of Meluha', Shiva is the protagonist who is destined to save the Suryavanshi clan, embarking on a journey filled with adventure and self-discovery.

Ashwin Sanghi's 'The Krishna Key' delves into the secrets of the ancient Indian text, the Vedas, as a group of researchers embark on a quest to uncover its hidden knowledge.

In 'Of Course I Love You...Till I Find Someone Better', Abhimanyu Razdan is the protagonist who navigates the complexities of modern relationships, exploring themes of love, commitment, and heartbreak.

Preeti Shenoy's 'Life is What You Make It' follows the journey of a young woman, Ankita, as she discovers her true identity and purpose, overcoming challenges and finding her place in the world.