Happenings On The London Underground
by Anita Nair
Happenings On The London Underground tells the story of a character called Mr. Patel. Mr. Patel left his home, one
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.
Happenings On The London Underground tells the story of a character called Mr. Patel. Mr. Patel left his home, one
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