Premchand's novel 'Godan' is considered a classic of Indian literature and is known for its realistic portrayal of the lives of Indian farmers and the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and has a rich literary tradition. It has the largest number of literary works among all Indian languages.

R. K. Narayan's novel 'The Guide' is a classic of Indian literature and is known for its exploration of the themes of love, loss, and redemption.

Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize in 1981 and is considered a landmark work of Indian literature.

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The God of Small Things' won the Booker Prize in 1997 and is considered a significant work of Indian literature.

Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Two Leaves and a Bud' is a classic of Indian literature and is known for its exploration of the theme of untouchability.

Anita Desai's novel 'Fasting, Feasting' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the lives of women in a traditional Indian family.

Vikram Seth's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the impact of the Partition of India on the lives of ordinary people.

Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the themes of poverty, corruption, and social inequality in India.

Shashi Tharoor's novel 'The Great Indian Novel' is a significant work of Indian literature that is a satirical take on Indian history and politics.

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the lives of marginalized people in India.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel 'The Palace of Illusions' is a significant work of Indian literature that is a retelling of the epic Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi.

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Hungry Tide' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the themes of love, loss, and the relationship between humans and nature.

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Shadow Lines' is a significant work of Indian literature that explores the themes of identity, displacement, and the Partition of India.

The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu's book 'The Book of Joy' is a significant work of Indian literature that is a dialogue between the two religious leaders on the nature of happiness.