Premchand is widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature for his significant contributions to the development of the language and its literary traditions.

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, for his collection of poems, 'Gitanjali'.

The Digambar Movement, led by writers like Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Mahadevi Varma, emphasized the importance of traditional Indian values and aesthetics in literature.

Sarojini Naidu, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, is also renowned for her Urdu poetry and is often referred to as the 'Nightingale of India'.

Salman Rushdie is a renowned Indian author whose works often incorporate elements of magical realism. His novel 'Midnight's Children' is a notable example of this genre.

The Nayi Kavita Movement, led by poets like Agyeya and Kedarnath Singh, sought to break away from traditional forms and styles of poetry, embracing experimentation and avant-garde techniques.

Premchand is credited with founding the Progressive Writers' Movement in India, which aimed to promote literature that addressed social and political issues and advocated for social change.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian-American author known for her works in historical fiction, including the novel 'The Palace of Illusions', which retells the story of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi.

The New Story Movement, led by writers like Krishna Sobti and Rajendra Yadav, emphasized the importance of regional languages and cultures in literature, seeking to break away from the dominance of Hindi and English.

Hari Narayan Apte is widely regarded as the father of modern Marathi literature for his significant contributions to the development of the language and its literary traditions.

Amish Tripathi is an Indian author known for his works in the genre of science fiction, including the 'Shiva Trilogy', which includes the novel 'The Immortals of Meluha'.

The New Story Movement, led by writers like Krishna Sobti and Rajendra Yadav, emphasized the importance of regional languages and cultures in literature, seeking to break away from the dominance of Hindi and English.

Bendre is widely regarded as the father of modern Kannada literature for his significant contributions to the development of the language and its literary traditions.

Aravind Adiga is an Indian author known for his works in the genre of crime fiction, including the novel 'The White Tiger', which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.

The New Story Movement, led by writers like Krishna Sobti and Rajendra Yadav, emphasized the importance of regional languages and cultures in literature, seeking to break away from the dominance of Hindi and English.