Radical Elements in Kamala Markandaya’s Nector in a Sieve

Abstract

Kamala Markandaya (May-1924-16-2004) was a pseudonym used by Kamala Purnaiya Taylor, an Indian novelist and journalist. A native of Mysore, India Markandaya was a graduate of Madras University and afterwards published several short stories in India newspapers. After India declared its independence, Markandaya moved to Britain, though she still labeled herself an Indian expatriate long afterwards known for writing about culture clash between Indian, Urban and rural societies. Marakandaya first published novel, “Nector in a Sieve”, was a bestseller and citied as an American Library Association notable book in 1955.