An Indo-Anglian novelist, Singh is best known for his trenchant secularism, his humor, and an abiding love of poetry.

His comparisons of social and behavioral characteristics of Westerners and Indians are laced with acid wit. He served as editor of several literary and news magazines, as well as two broadsheet newspapers, through the 1970s and 1980s. He is a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan the second highest civilian award in India.

Khushwant singh

THEME-

the

story

Karma

illustrates the famous proverb "Pride Comes Before a Fall". It is the story of an arrogant person who feels bad about his culture, lifestyle etc. He is reluctant to his wife because she is an ordinary woman who is unable to impart foreign culture into her life.

Tone and style of narrationKarma

presents a relevant topic in the typical humorous way of Khushwant Singh. The style of narration used by the author is third person, which adds to the beauty of the story.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Karma- in Indian religions is the concept of "action" or "deed", understood as that which causes the entire cycle of cause and effect originating in ancient India and treated in the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh religions.

Betel leaf- is mostly consumed in Asia, and elsewhere in the world by some Asian emigrants, as betel quid or paan.

Balliol tie- is made from 100% silk with the official University of Oxford lining.

A sari or saree is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by women, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles which is native to the Indian Subcontinent.

Coolie- was an Asian slave or manual laborer, particularly from southern China, the Indian subcontinent, and the Philippines during the 19th century and early 20th century.

Zenana- The literal meaning of the word zenana is "of the women" or "pertaining to women". Turban- It is a kind of headwear based on cloth winding; there are many variations Brass tiffin carrier- Lunch box

Chapati- is an unleavened flatbread (also known as roti) from the India.

Visier- is a high-ranking political advisor or minister. Barrister- is a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court.

Cardamom- are used as flavorings in both food and drink, as cooking spices and as a medicine.

Piccadilly- is a road in London, running from Hyde Park Corner in the west to Piccadilly Circus in the east. Coup- is an end compartment in a European railway carriage with seats on one side only.

Cantonment- Assignment of troops to temporary quarters. Sahib- is a word of Arabic origin and is primarily used in Urdu which literally translates to "Proprietor". Hindustani- is the lingua franca of North India and Pakistan

Anna- was a currency unit formerly used in India.