Here is an intro duction for a writer: This Indian writer is well known. She makes people like her stories. Her stories talk about who we are, how we connect, and the hard parts of life. Born in 1966, she started to write. Her first book, "The Better Man" (published in 2000), got good reviews right away. It won the 2001 Crossword Book Award for stories. This made her a big name in Indian writing today. Her other books, like "Ladies Coupe" (2001), which was on the list for the Orange Prize (2002), and "Mistress" (2005), also helped her be come famous. Her writing often looks at women's lives. It gives smart ideas about their hard times and good times. Her book "Cut Like Wound" (2008) talked about hard topics. She also wrote books for kids, showing she can write many kinds of stories. Her work has been changed into many languages, so people all over the world can read it. Another writer said her writing is "clear and strong." Another well known book is "Alphabet Soup for Lovers" (2007). The writer is still a big part of the writing world. She keeps writing stories that readers like and that get her noticed.