Vikram Seth's novel "An Equal Music" delves into the lives of two gay men, Michael and Hari, and their experiences navigating love, loss, and societal attitudes towards homosexuality in India.

Estha's memories of her childhood, particularly her relationship with her twin sister Rahel and the tragic events that unfolded, form the core of the novel's narrative.

Shankar Sharan, R. Raj Rao, and Akhila Sastry are all writers who have explored themes of queer memory and identity in their literary works.

Sai's memories of her grandmother's past in "The Inheritance of Loss" contribute to the novel's exploration of cultural identity, family relationships, and political turmoil.

In "A Strange and Sublime Address," Amit Chaudhuri's protagonist reflects on his memories of growing up in India and his experiences as a gay man.

Balram's memories in "The White Tiger" contribute to the novel's exploration of the class divide, corruption, power, and the Indian education system.

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender activist and writer who has extensively documented the experiences of transgender individuals in India.

The memories of Anjum, Tilo, and Musa all contribute to the narrative of "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," providing insights into their lives and experiences.

R. Raj Rao's novel "The Boyfriend" delves into the experiences of an Indian man living in London and his exploration of queer desire and identity.

The character of Sashi in "The Great Indian Novel" is based on the real-life figure of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.

Ismat Chughtai, Rituparna Ghosh, and Meena Kandasamy have all written about the experiences of lesbian women in India.

In "The Palace of Illusions," Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni retells the story of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi.

Akhila Sastry's novel "Wild Berries" delves into the experiences of an Indian woman living in the United States and her exploration of queer desire and identity.

The character of Piya in "The Hungry Tide" is based on the real-life figure of a Sunderbans tiger conservationist.

Vikram Chandra's novel "Red Earth and Pouring Rain" delves into the experiences of Indian immigrants in the United States and their struggles with identity and memory.