Indian Literature and Authors

'Postmaster' is a famous short story by Rabindranath Tagore, published in his collection 'Chithra' in 1901. It explores themes of loneliness and the human connection between a postmaster and a village girl named Ratan. The other authors listed did not write this story.

Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) was indeed a Punjabi writer who wrote in English (and Punjabi, Hindi). Her most famous work 'Pinjar' (The Skeleton) was translated into English. She was a prominent voice in Partition literature. Sarojini Naidu wrote mainly in English but was not Punjabi.

'India Wins Freedom' (1959) is the autobiography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888-1958), a prominent freedom fighter and India's first Minister of Education. It provides a firsthand account of the independence movement. Tagore was primarily a poet and novelist.

'Sunny Days' (1976) is the autobiography of Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricket opener. The book details his cricketing career, early life, and experiences. A. J. Cronin wrote 'The Citadel', Salman Rushdie wrote 'Midnight's Children', and Charles Dickens wrote Victorian novels.

Gitanjali is a collection of 103 English poems by Rabindranath Tagore, translated from his original Bengali work. Tagore was awarded the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature primarily for this masterpiece, making him the first non-European to receive the award. The poems explore themes of devotion, love, and spirituality.

'The Citadel' (1937) is a novel by A. J. Cronin, a Scottish physician who became a bestselling author. The novel exposed corruption in medical practice and advocated for ethical healthcare. It was influential in shaping the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain.

"Mother India" (1927) was written by American author Katherine Mayo. The book was highly critical of Indian society and Hindu culture, and was controversial for its negative portrayal of India. It's not to be confused with Jawarlal Nehru's "The Discovery of India" or works by Mother Teresa or Edward Abbey.

Vir Sanghvi was indeed the Editor of Hindustan Times in the early 2000s. The other options are prominent journalists but not associated with HT editorship during that period.

'Riot' is a novel by Shashi Tharoor, published in 2001. The book explores the themes of communal violence and religious tensions in India, set against the backdrop of real events.

The author of the book “Listening Now” is Anjana Appachana.

Khushwant Singh released 'Truth, Love and A Little Malice' in February 2002 in New Delhi after a six-year gap from his previous major work. This book was an autobiographical account that showcased his characteristic wit and frank style. The release was significant in the Indian literary world of 2002.

Manoj Das was awarded the 2001 Saraswati Samman for his Hindi novel 'Kaho Urvashi' (Tell the Tale Urvashi). This prestigious literary award recognized his contribution to Indian literature. The Saraswati Samman is given annually for outstanding prose or poetry works in Indian languages.

Aminatta Forna won the 2011 Commonwealth Writers Prize for her novel 'The Memory of Love'. The award recognizes outstanding fiction from Commonwealth countries.