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Mukul Kesavan (born 9 April 1957)is an Indian historian, novelist and political and social essayist. He was schooled at St. Xaviers' in Delhi and then went on to study History at St. Stephen's College, and at the University of Delhi and later at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge where he received his MLitt having been awarded the Inlaks scholarship. His first book, a novel titled - Looking Through Glass (Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1994) received international critical acclaim. In 2001 he wrote a political tract titled 'Secular Common Sense' published by Penguin India. He teaches social history at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. Books by Mukul Kesavan Men in White Homeless On Google Earth Ugliness of The Indian Male and Other Proposi Looking through Glass Civil Lines 6 Secular Common Sense

Kiran Desai (born 3 September 1971) is an Indian author. Her novel The Inheritance of Loss won the 2006 Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Fiction  .In January 2015, The Economic Times listed her as one of 20 "most influential" global Indian women.Kiran Desai is the daughter of Anita Desai, herself short-listed for the Booker Prize on three occasions. She was born in Delhi, then spent the early years of her life in Pune and Mumbai. She studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School. She left India at 14, and she and her mother lived in England for a year before moving to the United States, where she studied creative writing at Bennington College, Hollins University, and Columbia University. Books by Kiran Desai Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard The Inheritance of Loss

Rajinder Prabhakar is the Indian author.For more than 23 year, Rajinder Prabhakar managed several diverse and challenging corporate assignments in multiple countries, holding senior management positions at some of the top companies in the corporate world. Born into an armed forces family - his father fought the 1971 war against Pakistan - he has had the privilege of viewing the military life from the inside, which has also fuelled his interest in fitness, adventure and sports. A few years ago, Rajinder decided to take a break from the corporate world to successfully run a wildlife resort for two years in Pench National Park, where he finished writing Deadly Shadows.Rajinder has two sons, who are his best friends and whom he considers to be his best teachers. Book by Rajinder Prabhakar Deadly Shadows

Vikas Swarup (born 1961) is an Indian diplomat and writer. He is the current Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs, India and has previously served as High Commissioner of India in Canada and has been the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.He is best known as the author of the novel Q & A, adapted in film as Slumdog Millionaire, the winner of Best Film for the year 2009 at the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards. Vikas Swarup was born in the historic Indian city, Allahabad in a family of lawyers.He did his schooling at Boys' High School & College, Allahabad and pursued further studies at Allahabad University in Psychology, History and Philosophy. Books by Vikas Swarup The Accidental Apprentice Six Suspects Q & A: The International Bestseller Filmed as Slumdog Millionaire

Ketan joined Satyam Computer Services (the company that Mr Ramalinga Raju made both famous and infamous) post his MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute in 2001. After a 1.5 year stint of trying to learn programming and Tamil, destiny finally took mercy on the young, frustrated North Indian and made Satyam show him little bit of the world – 2 years in Malaysia, 9 months in NZ and 4 years in Australia. About 2 years ago, he moved back to India. Currently he works as a regional sales manager at an MNC in Mumbai. Creative at heart, Ketan has done stints in Television (anchor, script writer) and Print (articles in national dailies) during his college days. Few years ago, he helped his brother script a Bollywood movie. Book by Ketan Bhagat Complete/Convenient

Chital Mehta has authored four fiction novels I Luv My Lyf, The Promise, Are you the one for me? and The Heart’s Whisper. The Promise went on to sell more than 6000 copies and was a national bestseller. She is constantly writing about her life and experiences in her blogs. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from Lindenwood University, Missouri, USA. She believes that every style of art must be cherished in its truest form. Chital is deeply passionate about human life and is constantly on the lookout for good stories. She usually spends her time writing ‘THE’ book and chasing butterflies with her toddler. She currently resides in Massachusetts, USA with her husband and children. Books by Chital Mehta The Chennai Killings I Luv My Lyf A Heart'S Whisper Are you the one for me The Promise

Arjun Rao has been in the sports and entertainment business for almost 2 decades. Having been a fan of action and thriller novels, he has been an avid reader all his life and a big fan of the masters in these genres.Having dealt with people from all walks of life, people of differing backgrounds, cultures and mindsets, he decided to pick up his pen and write compelling fiction, with the benefit of his varied experiences.In his own words about his first novel, “It’s about time we had a hard-hitting female protagonist. One that speaks her mind. One who is not ashamed of who she is, what she does and what she stands for. In our male-dominated action hero world, I hope to develop a female character that stands for all things good, righteous and just, despite her unique and unorthodox methods.” Books by Arjun Rao Myla - Insurrection Third Best

Aditya Nighhot is pursuing his MBBS degree from a renowned college in Pune. He is a professional photographer, an avid reader and fond of music. As a twenty-year-old student, he feels that he can connect to the emotions of the youth and express this through his books. With social messages being the crux of his books, his writing has proved to be a boon to his audience; as a result, he has been interviewed by various radio stations. Aditya’s debut novel U n Me . . . It’s Complicated!!! was originally written as a hobby with limited copies printed for friends, family and a few readers. But the positive reviews he received encouraged him to write another novel. His book Until Love Sets Us Apart, previously titled In the Blink of an Eye, won the “Best Romance Book of the Year” Award and has inspired him to write more. He is currently working on his next novel. Aditya enjoys interacting with his readers via his book and social media and always responds promptly. Connect with him on social m...

Shouvik is a management graduate from S.P Jain, Mumbai and is currently working for General Electric. During the day, he designs high-end analytical software which makes aircrafts fly, and during the night he plots devious murder mysteries. He had brief stints studying in Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University and European School of Business. He is a die-hard fan of Manchester United and you might spot him reading, in a café or a bookstore in Bangalore. Book by Shouvik  Murder in a Minute

Salil Desai is an Indian novelist who writes murder mysteries based in Pune, India.His debut novel, The Body in the Back Seat, which was published in May 2011,was acclaimed as "the best murder mystery by an Indian author so far" by The Tribune.An alumnus of FTII, and a former journalist, he has also produced films, held creative writing workshops and written a number of short stories. Books by Salil Desai Murder on a Side Street The Body in the Back Seat The Sane Psychopath Killing Ashish Karve The Murder of Sonia Raikkonen 3 and a Half Murders Murder Milestone

Shruti Priyaa studies Architecture in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. She pursues English as her second degree, to spur her love for the language. She is an avid reader, and loves spending her time reading mystery novels. Storytelling has been her passion since she was five. She pens down all the incidents that happen around her, and draws inspiration from them while writing stories. Having won several accolades for speaking and writing in various competitions, she has now come out with her debut novel, FORLORN TRUTH Books by Shruti Priya  Murder of the Ghost Hunter Death at the Dinner Party The Murder in the Woods The Dead Girl's Secret The Deadly Sinner Black Coffee and Me: " a hug in a mug" Kill Me Twice The Case of the Dead Bride The Body in the Dumpster Sin & Love  The Psychopath FORLORN TRUTH