About the Book: Mother India by Prayaag Akbar is a contemporary novel set in Delhi, following two young individuals navigating the complexities of modern life. Mayank, with a modest education, works in a basement studio for a right-wing content creator, while Nisha, recently relocated from a small town, sells luxury Japanese chocolates in an upscale mall. Their lives intersect when Mayank, captivated by Nisha’s Instagram presence, uses her image to create a provocative video that goes viral, leading to unforeseen consequences for both. The novel delves into themes of identity, social media’s impact, and the blurred lines between reality and representation in today’s India.