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The Yorkshire Biryani The quintessential comical Indian tour de force

Author Name: Vikram Venkataragahavan | Format: Paperback | Genre : Literature & Fiction | Other Details

Imagine your hometown with a plethora of colours, having the most diverse people, a multitude of languages, religions, mindsets and gods. One word immediately pops up in our mind - “INDIA”. Now imagine the entire world like this – This is exactly what this novel delivers, topped with emotions and romance. Colourful, creative, fast-paced and informative are the words best describing this imaginative world where everything is meticulously planned with a masala mindset.

Set in an imaginary British village dubbed Mayfield, this book explores the lives of an ideal middle class British family, through all their happiness and heartbreaks. The Britain in this alternate world suffers from poverty, filth, corruption, stench and dishonesty, whereas India is technologically advanced and everything around the world, ranging from machines, beliefs, food, attire and architecture have an Indian flavor to it.

How INDIAN has the world become?
Do the British women of the "Yorkshire Biryani" wear the Bindi and decorate their hair with jasmine flowers? Do the men wear turbans and the cross- thread across their chests? Do they worship a plethora of Gods? What is the official language of the world? How has thearts and architecture developed? Has Islam taken a softer route because of the world Hindu domination? What food do the people eat? Do they drink as much tea? Meanwhile How developed is India? How colourful has it become? Is there a version of the internet? If so, what language does the internet use? Is there a Bollywood? Is there still a split between the north and the south? What does technology look like if all of them had an Indian touch to it. What is the main stream of medicine? What are the most famous sports?

"A compelling and unpredictable read with great characters that I could really relate too. I couldn't wait to see what happened next."
- Leesa Wallace

“This novel is all set to take the world by storm. Funny and informative, a definite read”
- Swami

“A Funny read of a topsy-turvy world”
- Richard

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Vikram Venkataragahavan

Vikram Venkataraghavan was born in Chennai, India, and moved to Tokyo, Japan in 2013. He graduated from the Bournemouth University, UK, and has pursued a career in animation. He specializes in creating digital characters that convey a story and deep meaning. His sculptures have been showcased in many art websites and festivals. With a keen analytical mind, Vikram takes interest in topics ranging from science, technology, current events, history, mythology, religion and entertainment. With "The Yorkshire Biryani, he is now experimenting with and experiencing another form of creative vigor, story-telling. Being imaginative by nature, he constructs his stories based on theory and research.

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