Krishan Partap Singh burst on to the Indian literary scene with his novel, Young Turks, first published as The Road to Raisina, and set within the corrupt world of Indian politics.

Photographer Nilanjan Ray shares his photo series ‘Faith’; images of worshippers in India’s spiritual centres of Varanasi, Delhi, Bihar, Kolkata revealing both the profundity and diversity of worship in the subcontinent.

Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis has taken the subcontinent’s publishing scene by storm since its publication, it documents the underworld of contemporary Mumbai and has won an array of prizes.

Photographer Dhruv Malhotra’s ‘Sleepers’ and ‘Noida Soliloquy’ series of works depict the surreal liminal world of the Indian night.

We take a look at ten of the best restaurants for local food and other Indian cuisines in New Delhi.

Sumit Basu’s evocative photos of Banaras, or Varanasi as it’s commonly known, reveal the profound spirituality of this city.

The classical imagery of Nat Ragini evokes the history and society of Mughal India, whilst reflecting the Ragamala tradition, in which musical modes were given visual representations.

Amitav Ghosh’s Ibis Trilogy, which at present consists of, Sea of Poppies (2008) and River of Smoke (2011), is a work of historical fiction which brings to life the seafaring world of Asia during the time of the Opium Wars.

Mumbai has undergone a rapid transformation into a burgeoning cultural capital in recent decades and the city’s art scene has benefited hugely; becoming the most vibrant and exciting on the subcontinent.

Aravind Adiga is known for his Booker Prize winning novel The White Tiger, which wittily but unashamedly weaves a rags-to-riches story whose message is that corruption pays in modern India. Adiga’s latest work, Last Man in Tower, has a similar theme.

Founded in New Delhi in 1997 as a commercial gallery and a curatorial experiment. Since then, Nature Morte has become synonymous in India with challenging and experimental forms of art.

Project 88 was established in downtown Mumbai in 2006. Project 88 works with a generation of emerging artists within India who are making innovative, experimental and ambitious works in all media and modes within a conceptual framework.

Talwar Gallery is a contemporary art gallery focusing on artists from the Indian Subcontinent and its diaspora. Underlying the gallery vision is the belief that the artist is geographically located not the art.

Based in Mumbai, Chemould Prescott Road has the disctinction of having exhibited and represented the works of major artists, emerging from the first waves of India's modernist and contemporary art movements.

The Jehangir Art Gallery is located in south Bombay (Mumbai). As a rendezvous point for artists, patrons and art lovers, the gallery complex over the years has become a nationally recognised centre of contemporary India art.

Presenting significant new positions in contemporary art from India, the gallery's portfolio also includes key artists born in the 1960s such as C.K. Rajan and Jyothi Basu. It has been instrumental in bringing major international art to Mumbai.

The Hill Fort Kesroli is one of the unique heritage hotels in Alwar that dates back to the 14th century. Located at the heart of the golden triangle of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra, only 150 kms from New Delhi.

The hotel's contemporary design derives succor from Hyderabad's traditional lineage as a historical nerve centre and a modern day capital of design and production of precious stones and rich textiles. Book it.

Set in Whitefield, this 5 Star Bangalore hotel is distinguished by design innovations and the latest lifestyle trends combined with tailored work experiences. Book it.

Barwara Kothi is a colonial villa with the building dating back to the early 20th century. The rooms furnished with traditional furniture, antiques and photographs reminiscent of life back then. Book it.

Located near the Thekchen Chöling Temple, the hotel is the best place to stay in Mcleod Ganj. Each rooms is decorated according to a unique Tibetan theme. Chonor House was designed by David Porter in a style intended to blend with the natural environment.

The authentic experience starts with the hand washing ritual in brass containers, and is followed by the unique menus which feature signature dishes and piping hot phulkas (Indian bread). The signature dishes include atta chicken and langarwali dal.

Indian Accent showcases indian food for the 21st century with a path-breaking contemporary menu that is sure to excite the adventurous, yet satisfy traditional palates.

Restauran Karavalli is known for its authentic coastal food. All dishes cooked in the real Kerala (south-west region) style. Pleasant outdoor tables, varied menu.