Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" is a seminal work in postcolonial literature, delving into the historical, social, and political transformations of India after independence.

Khushwant Singh's "Train to Pakistan" is a powerful novel that captures the human cost and communal tensions during the partition of India.

Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores the lives of twins in Kerala, India, against the backdrop of social and political turmoil.

Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss" is a multi-generational saga that delves into the complexities of postcolonial India and its diaspora.

Aravind Adiga's "The White Tiger" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that exposes the stark realities of social stratification in India.

Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the challenges and triumphs of Indian immigrants in America.

Jhumpa Lahiri's "Interpreter of Maladies" is a critically acclaimed collection of stories that captures the nuances of the immigrant experience in America.

Shashi Tharoor's "The Great Indian Novel" is a witty and satirical take on Indian history and politics, spanning from the British Raj to the post-independence era.

Amitav Ghosh's "The Hungry Tide" is a lyrical and thought-provoking novel that delves into the ecological and social issues surrounding the Sundarbans.

Amitav Ghosh's "The Glass Palace" is a sweeping historical novel that explores the political and social transformations of Burma and India.

Amitav Ghosh's "The Shadow Lines" is a poignant and insightful novel that explores the lasting effects of the partition of India on individuals and families.

Arundhati Roy's "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" is a powerful and moving novel that sheds light on the struggles of marginalized communities in India.

Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Lowland" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that examines the complexities of family, love, and loss in the face of political upheaval.

Pankaj Mishra's "The Illicit Happiness of Other People" is a nuanced and insightful novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and desire in modern India.

Bharati Mukherjee's "The Book of Shadows" is a powerful and moving novel that explores the challenges and triumphs of Indian immigrants in America.