Indian Literature and Authors

Two Lives is a memoir by Vikram Seth, published in 2005. It tells the story of his great-uncle Shanti Behari Seth and German-Jewish aunt Henny Caro, exploring their relationship across continents during World War II. The work is a deeply personal family history that also illuminates broader historical events and the impact of war on ordinary lives.

Jagmohan, a former bureaucrat and Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, authored 'Soul and Structure of Governance in India'. The book examines India's administrative framework and governance challenges. V.K. Duggal, Jairam Ramesh, and Dr. I.G. Patel are not associated with this specific work.

'The Shape of the Beast' is a collection of essays by Arundhati Roy, written between 2001-2007, covering topics like globalization, democracy, and human rights violations. The book presents her critical views on contemporary political and social issues in India and globally.

L. C. Parathi is the author of the book 'Kullu Desh ki Kahani' (Story of Kullu Region). This work focuses on the history, culture, and geography of the Kullu region in Himachal Pradesh. The book provides insights into the local traditions, customs, and development of this Himalayan area.

Ram Rahul is the author of the book 'Himalayan Border Land'. The book deals with the geopolitical, cultural, and strategic aspects of the Himalayan border regions. Ram Rahul was a scholar who wrote extensively on Himalayan studies, border issues, and the political geography of India's northern frontiers.

Norah Richard is credited as the author of 'Country Life'. The other options - R. K. Kaushal, R. Parthi, and Amrita Pritam - are notable Indian authors but not associated with this specific book.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam wrote the autobiography 'Wings of Fire' about his life and contributions to India's missile program. He was a renowned scientist and former President of India.

He never won the Booker Prize. His famous novel is, 'A Suitable Boy'.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,the first Prime Minister of India wrote both 'Discovery of India' and 'Glimpses of World History'.

John (Johu) Cowper is credited as the author of 'Key to Happiness'. This appears to be a less commonly known work in the general literary canon. The other names listed - Hetzel W. Folden, Ian Talbot (who writes on Pakistan), and Harsh Bhasin - are associated with different literary works.

Ian Talbot is the author of 'Pakistan: A Modern History', a comprehensive historical analysis of Pakistan's development since its creation in 1947. Talbot is a renowned historian specializing in South Asian history. The other authors listed are associated with different works - Hetzel W. Folden and John Cowper with 'Key to Happiness', and Harsh Bhasin with other writings.

Anita Desai is the author of 'The Village by the Sea' (1982), a novel about a family struggling to survive in a small fishing village near Bombay. The book explores themes of poverty, family dynamics, and resilience. V.S. Naipaul wrote 'A House for Mr. Biswas', and Vikram Seth wrote 'A Suitable Boy'.

Si-Yu-Ki ('Records of the Western Regions') is the travelogue written by Hieun Tsang about his journey to India and back (629-645 CE). The book provides detailed accounts of Indian geography, culture, religion, and politics during the 7th century.

Sudhir Ghosh is the author of the book Gandhi's Emissary. This book deals with the subject of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and his representatives or emissaries in carrying forward his work. The other options - Hamid Ansari (a politician/diplomat), Shyam Bhatia (a journalist), and Chetan Bhagat (a popular contemporary novelist) - are not associated with this particular book about Gandhi's emissary.