“Since becoming chief minister four years ago, Baba Dhobi had sought to consolidate his cult standing by using state funds to build lavish monuments and statues to the leaders of the Dalit movement, himself included.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Puri found the walls bare, his secretary having put away all his accolades, including his signed and personalized Kenny G album cover” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Never forget I am old,” she said. “What does that mean, Mummy-ji?” “Didn’t you know? Old is gold, na.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Inspector, believe me, I am one man who believes in miracles. Unlike Dr. Jha, I know such things can and do occur. But because… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Bollywood’s Govinda was gyrating his hips in front of a Swiss Alpine landscape.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Sir, with due respect and all, my mummy-ji told me not to speak with strangers,” said Puri, conscious that Naga was now standing directly… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Mummy had then appeared, telling the press that her son needed his daily dose of iron tonic.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Since becoming chief minister four years ago, Baba Dhobi had sought to consolidate his cult standing by using state funds to build lavish monuments… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“The “salla bhangi,” as he referred to the Dalit, lived on the other side of the village.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“How can he eat at a time like this?” she asked Tubelight. The operative shrugged. “One time, Boss ate a chicken frankie after watching… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Those who did that thing were human beings, na. We should ask ourselves why human beings behave in such a way. Otherwise nothing can… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, getting hold of people’s garbage was a cinch. Indian detectives were much luckier than their counterparts in, say, America, who were forever rooting… — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“The two men’s stomachs pressed together like a couple of beach balls. For a moment, Puri felt like he was going to get stuck.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
“These included the top of Mount Everest and up the chief’s rear passage.” — Tarquin Hall Copy Share Image
