The World of Nagaraj by R. K. Narayan is one of the finest examples of the author's gentle, realistic, and humorous portrayal of ordinary Indian life. Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, the novel explores the everyday experiences, relationships, and inner conflicts of its central characters.

Mulk Raj Anand occupies a distinguished place in Indian English literature as one of the pioneering novelists who gave voice to the poor, the oppressed, and the socially marginalized.

Hunger is a powerful and thought-provoking short story written by the renowned Indian author Nasira Sharma, one of the most distinguished contemporary writers in Hindi literature.

The story entitled the “Kabuliwala” by R.N. Tagore has been set in the early twentieth century Kolkata. It delicately explores the bonds of friendship, affection and parting in the relationship between a middle - aged Pathan trader and a five year old Bengali girl.