Who is the author of the book 'Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras,' released by Harper Collins on September 5, 2023?
Radhika Iyengar
Arundhati Roy
Chetan Bhagat
Jhumpa Lahiri
Correct Answer :
A. Radhika Iyengar
Radhika Iyengar is the author of the book 'Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras,' released by HarperCollins. The book explores the city of Banaras (also known as Varanasi) in India, particularly its relationship with death and the afterlife. Radhika Iyengar is an award-winning journalist. She won the Red Ink Award for Excellence in Indian Journalism (2018).
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