Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy, born on November 24, 1961, is an Indian author and activist best known for her novel "The God of Small Things," which won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1997. The novel, set in Kerala, explores the complexities of Indian society through the lens of a family tragedy. Roy's other significant work includes "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness" (2017), a novel that spans various social and political issues in contemporary India. In addition to her literary achievements, Roy is a prominent social critic and activist. She has actively engaged in environmental and human rights campaigns, notably opposing the Narmada Dam project through her essay "The Greater Common Good." Roy's incisive commentary on global and Indian social issues distinguishes her as a powerful voice in both literature and activism.