Nayantara Sahgal
Nayantara Sahgal is an Indian writer and journalist known for her literary works that often explore themes of Indian politics, culture, and society. She is a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family, being the daughter of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit and the niece of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Sahgal has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for her English novel 'Rich Like Us' and is also recognized for her outspoken criticism of Indira Gandhi's government during the Emergency period in India.
Books
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1. Rich Like Us
Set against the backdrop of the Emergency in 1970s India, the novel weaves together the lives of two women from different social strata: an affluent London-born woman who marries an Indian businessman and a senior bureaucrat's daughter who becomes a political activist. As the political climate in India grows increasingly oppressive, their stories intersect, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for democracy. Through their personal and political journeys, the narrative delves into the complexities of wealth, class, and the impact of colonialism, while critiquing the authoritarian regime that threatens the moral fabric of Indian society.
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