‘The World of Nagaraj’ is a Malgudi novel penned by Indian contemporary novelist R.K. Narayan. R.K. Narayan, also known as the Grand Old Man of Malgudi, is famous for his witty and realistic depictions of the people of India in the pre-Independence and post-Independence periods. This novel was published in the year 1990 and narrates the tale of a very ordinary simpleton called … [Read more...] about ‘The World of Nagaraj’ by R.K. Narayan: Book Summary
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‘Stoned, Shamed, Depressed’ by Jyotsna Mohan Bhargava: Book Review
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