Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' garnered international acclaim and won the Booker Prize in 1997, becoming a significant milestone in Indian English literature.

Saleem Sinai, born at the exact moment of India's independence, is bestowed with magical powers, including the ability to communicate telepathically with other 'midnight's children' born at the same time.

Vikram Seth's 'A Suitable Boy' boasts an impressive cast of over 1000 characters, reflecting the novel's sweeping scope and its exploration of various social strata in post-independence India.

Anita Desai's 'Clear Light of Day' is set in Delhi, capturing the city's transformation during the tumultuous period of India's Emergency in the 1970s.

Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger' won the Man Booker Prize in 2008, becoming the second Indian author to receive the award after Salman Rushdie.

Sai's primary motivation for traveling to the United States is to reconnect with her estranged father, whom she had not seen since she was a child.

At its core, 'The Glass Palace' explores the universal themes of identity and belonging, as characters navigate their lives amidst historical and cultural shifts.

Vikram Chandra's 'Red Earth and Pouring Rain' is set against the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence.

Shashi Tharoor's 'The Great Indian Novel' is a witty and satirical exploration of Indian history, spanning from the Mahabharata to the present day.

Gogol's identity crisis stems from his struggle to reconcile his Indian heritage with his American upbringing, feeling torn between two distinct cultures.

Jhumpa Lahiri's 'Interpreter of Maladies' won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000, making her the first Indian-American author to receive the prestigious award.

Gustad Noble's primary struggle is economic hardship, as he works tirelessly to support his family amidst the changing political and social landscape of Bombay.

Amitav Ghosh's 'The Hungry Tide' delves into the lives of three individuals whose paths intertwine in the Sundarbans, highlighting the region's ecological and cultural significance.

Sai's feelings of displacement primarily stem from her struggle to adapt to American culture, as she navigates unfamiliar social norms and customs.

Amitav Ghosh's 'The Shadow Lines' delves into the lives of two families separated by the Partition of India, examining the lasting impact of this historical event.