PV Dhamija
This novel is a fascinating picture of the socio-cultural and political landscape of 50 years of independent India. It presents a complex interplay of patterns of feudalism and democracy, exploitation and social justice, poverty and affluence, intrigue and morality, corruption and probity, superstition and faith. The novel tells the story of a nation, which starts from virtual scratch after independence and dreams of attaining the pinnacle of success and glory in ...