Happenings On The London Underground
โHappenings On The London Undergroundโ follows Mr. Patel in London, mixing humor with longing as he seeks identity.
Anita Nair is an Indian writer who lives in Bangalore. Her first book, Satyr of the Subway, is a collection of short stories. Her novels include The Better Man and Ladies Coupé and her poetry collections include Malabar Mind. She has won many awards, such as the 2008 FLO FICCI Women Achievers Award, for literature.
โHappenings On The London Undergroundโ follows Mr. Patel in London, mixing humor with longing as he seeks identity.
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