• Dr. J. Paul Jayakar

Aravind Adiga gained international acclaim with his debut novel, The White Tiger, published in 2008. The novel won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in the same year, bringing him widespread recognition as a talented and thought-provoking writer. The White Tiger, his debut novel, exemplifies his ability to capture the nuances of a changing India while addressing pressing socioeconomic issues. The novel’s recognition and impact have firmly established Adiga as a prominent voice in modern literature. It serves as a commentary on the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, rural and urban, and the socioeconomic disparities that define contemporary India. It examines how cultural shifts influence the aspirations, choices, and morality of individuals as they navigate a changing landscape. “culturalscape,” as introduced by Arjun Appadurai, refers to the dynamic and interconnected cultural landscapes that emerge as a result of globalization, highlighting the ways in which cultures interact, adapt, and evolve beyond traditional geographic and cultural confines. The paper discusses the culturalscape aspect of India, which is hidden in the exotic traditional narrative.

globalization, culturalscape, economy, cultural shift.

"Culturalscape in Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.473-475, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812E85.pdf

"Culturalscape in Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp473-475, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812E85.pdf