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Aravind Adiga
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Aravind Adiga

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Aravind Adiga is an Indian-born author best known for his debut novel, The White Tiger, published in 2008. This novel earned him the Man Booker Prize, making him one of the youngest recipients.1

The White Tiger tells the story of Balram Halwai, a man from a rural village who defies his caste to become an entrepreneur in India's booming cities. The narrative, presented as letters to China's Premier Wen Jiabao, reveals a corrupt rise to power achieved through crime. Adiga's work critiques a modern India marked by economic inequality and deep-rooted injustices, contrasting with idealized portrayals of the country. His subsequent novels also explore South Asian themes.1

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