Quote of the day
The United States form a young republic, a confederacy which ought ever to be cemented by a union of interests and affection, under the influence of those principles which obtained their independence.
Vikram Seth

Born: June 20, 1952 (age 73)
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)