Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy is an Indian writer and activist known for her focus on social justice and economic inequality.

She gained international recognition after winning the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel, The God of Small Things.

Roy has also written screenplays and essay collections.

Her activism has addressed various issues, including environmental causes, human rights, and anti-globalization.

In 2002, she received the Lannan Foundation's Cultural Freedom Prize for her activist work.

Roy's writing often blends political commentary with literary fiction, establishing her as a prominent voice in contemporary Indian literature and global social criticism.