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“Despite my critical take on the city, I love Delhi, on the whole - love its monuments, love how easily graspable the city's turbulent history is. The negative things I write about are considered normal here.”

Quote by Karan Mahajan

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Karan Mahajan is an Indian-American author known for his deep exploration of social, political, and economic issues, particularly the impact of globalization on developing countries. His debut novel, 'The Association of Small Bombs,' received widespread acclaim. more

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