Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Vikram Seth

Born: June 20, 1952 (age 72)
Bio: Vikram Seth is an Indian novelist and poet. He has written several novels and poetry books. He has received several awards including Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, WH Smith Literary Award and Crossword Book Award.
Known for:
- A Suitable Boy (1993)
- The Golden Gate (1986)
- An Equal Music: A Novel (1999)
- Two Lives (2005)