English, August: An Indian Story" by Upamanyu Chatterjee - A coming-of-age novel that follows the life of a young Indian civil servant as he navigates the complexities of small-town India.
The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - A retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata from the perspective of its female protagonist, Draupadi.
The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri - A poignant exploration of the immigrant experience that follows the life of a Bengali-American man as he grapples with his cultural identity.
Train to Pakistan" by Khushwant Singh - A powerful and moving account of the partition of India that explores themes of communal violence and religious identity.
The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga - A darkly humorous and satirical novel that exposes the corruption and social inequality of modern India.
A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth - A sprawling family saga set in post-independence India that explores the themes of love, family, and religion.
Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie - A magical realist epic that follows the lives of several characters born at the exact moment of India's independence.
The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy - A powerful family drama set in Kerala that explores themes of love, loss, and social inequality.
9 Best-Selling Indian Novels you must read | 9 Best-Selling Indian Novels you must read