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“In my family, as in most middle-class Indian families I knew when I was growing up, science and mathematics were held in awe.”

Quote by Aravind Adiga

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Aravind Adiga is an accomplished Indian writer born on October 23, 1974. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, with notable titles including 'The White Tiger' and 'The Last Man in Tower'. more

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