Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for his profound literary works, including the collection of poems 'Gitanjali'.

Premchand, also known as Dhanpat Rai Srivastav, is widely regarded as the father of the modern Hindi novel for his groundbreaking works that depicted the social and economic realities of rural India.

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake' was adapted into the 2006 film of the same name, directed by Mira Nair. The film explores the themes of identity and assimilation faced by Indian immigrants in America.

R. K. Narayan is renowned for his humorous and insightful portrayal of Indian life in his fictional town of Malgudi. His works, such as 'Swami and Friends' and 'The Guide', have gained international acclaim.

Mulk Raj Anand is credited as one of the pioneers of the Indian English novel. His works, such as 'Untouchable' and 'Coolie', explored social and political issues faced by marginalized communities in India.

Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children' won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1981. The novel is a magical realism masterpiece that intertwines Indian history with the lives of children born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day.

Arundhati Roy's novel 'The God of Small Things' won the Booker Prize in 1997. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships in rural Kerala.

Vikram Seth's novel 'A Suitable Boy' was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1993. The novel is a sweeping saga that follows the lives of four families in post-independence India.

Anita Desai's novel 'Clear Light of Day' won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1980. The novel explores the themes of identity, loss, and the complexities of familial relationships.

Kiran Desai's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2006. The novel follows the lives of two families, one Indian and one American, as they navigate the challenges of globalization and cultural differences.

Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger' won the Man Booker Prize in 2008. The novel is a satirical take on the class divide and corruption in modern India.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel 'The Palace of Illusions' was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2008. The novel retells the story of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi.

Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Lowland' was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2013. The novel follows the lives of two brothers in post-independence India and their struggles with love, loss, and political turmoil.

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Hungry Tide' was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2006. The novel explores the themes of environmental degradation and cultural conflict in the Sundarbans region of India.

Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Shadow Lines' won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1989. The novel explores the themes of identity, displacement, and the legacy of colonialism in India.