Friendship Day 2024: Top Books On Friendship By Indian Authors

Aug 04, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

"Under the Bakul Tree" by Mrinal Kalita is a Sahitya Akademi-winning story of unexpected friendship set in Assam

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Chetan Bhagat's 'The 3 Mistakes of My Life' is a captivating tale of friendship, ambition, and resilience set in Gujarat

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"Girls Burn Brighter" by Shobha Rao is a poignant story of lasting female friendship despite adversity

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Ruskin Bond's "Thick as Thieves: Tales of Friendship" is a touching anthology that explores the joys and intricacies of friendship

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R.K. Narayan's "Swami and Friends" vividly portrays the joys and trials of childhood friendships

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Priyanka Khanna's "All the Right People" delves into the complexities of friendship within Delhi's high society

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Meera Syal's "Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee" explores the enduring friendship of three British Asian women

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