by Jamil Ahmad (2011)
The Wandering Falcon is Jamil Ahmad's acclaimed debut collection of interconnected stories set in the harsh tribal areas of the Pakistan-Afghanistan borderlands. Following Tor Baz ('The Black Falcon') from his origins born of forbidden love to adulthood, it paints an intimate and unforgettable portrait of ancient tribal codes, resilience, and honor.
Vikram Seth
A Suitable Boy is Vikram Seth's magnificent 1993 epic novel set in post-independence India. It follows Lata Mehra and her mother Mrs. Rupa Mehra's quest to find a suitable boy for Lata to marry, set against the backdrop of a newly independent nation striving to define its identity through love, religion, politics, and family.
Hanif Kureishi
Description: 118 p. ; 20 cm. Abstract: An unmarried couple's separation is complicated by children. The father is a TV scriptwriter who has been unfaithful, the mother is in publishing and the setting is London. As he narrates their story, the man describes his mixed feelings, torn between the prospect of freedom and the loss of his sons.
Amrita Pritam
The skeleton and other writings is a distinguished work by Amrita Pritam (Jnanpith Award, Padma Vibhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award), celebrated for its literary depth, resonant storytelling, and enduring cultural impact.
Bapsi Sidhwa
A delightful light-hearted look at a Parsee family in undivided India, beautifully capturing the flavour of the times & of the Parsee community with its foibles & practices