“And then I understood: this was the real god of Benaras—this black mud of the Ganga into which everything died, and decomposed, and was reborn from, and died into again. The same would happen to me when I died and they brought me here. Nothing would get liberated here.”
Balancing humor and stark realism, the story follows a poor villager who rises to become a successful businessman, while reflecting on the systemic issues that contribute to his success. more
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
“When you are really rich, you do not mind coming across as poor or broke.”
“There’s something romantic about poverty when you’re young and hopeful.”
“.I believe it is a moral imperative to help people out of poverty.”