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“In India we have a readymade world of fantasy available in Indian mythology. And this is why we see such a surfeit of characters drawn from mythology. I don't think it's because the present day humanity is soulless.”

Quote by Anita Nair

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Anita Nair is an Indian author known for her crime novels and contemporary Indian life stories. Born on January 26, 1966, she graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology and later obtained an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Her works often focus on female characters and complex relationships in Indian society. more

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