The inextricable link between grief and humour comes to the fore in this account of organising a funeral during the Sri Lankan crisis.

A hilarious and absurd tale about friends in the afterlife and final requests.

Translated by Srikar Raghavan

The poignant, hilarious tale of an old man’s haircut.

This story of lost innocence and the conservatism of Indian housing societies was a runner-up for the 2024 Deodar Prize.

A propulsive tale of gender, family weddings and siblings.

Books from almost a century ago that feel startlingly relevant in our age.

Our favourite South Asian novels from the year gone by.