Between the Assassinations

"India changed forever between the assassinations of Indira Gandhi in 1984 and Rajiv Gandhi in 1991."
And in that in-between—there lived a thousand untold stories.

Between the Assassinations isn’t just a book. It’s a vivid time capsule. A tour of a fictional town called Kittur, where every street, shop, and sidewalk hums with tension, hope, and quiet rebellion. Aravind Adiga, the Booker Prize-winning author of The White Tiger, shifts his lens from the ambitious individual to the collective chaos of a society trying to define itself.

These stories aren’t sugarcoated. They’re gritty, real, and wildly diverse. From a poor Muslim boy selling tea to a wealthy school dropout chasing the next thrill, every character is fighting—against caste, class, corruption, and identity. And what's brilliant? None of them are heroes. Just people. Messy, complicated, unapologetically human.

If you're into short stories that actually feel complete—that leave you thinking, feeling, and questioning—this book is a masterclass. You don’t read it in one sitting. You wander through it, one character at a time.

Want something that digs into India’s social heart without ever preaching? This is your pick.

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So go ahead. Download it. Absorb it. Let it challenge you. Every page opens a window into a world most never notice—but should.