Arundhati Roy - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 24, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Arundhati Roy's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'The God of Small Things'; political activism and essays |
Intro
Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and activist most widely known for her Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things.' Aside from her celebrated literary career, she is also noted for her outspoken activism on issues ranging from environmentalism to human rights.
Early Life & Background
Arundhati Roy was born in Shillong to a Keralite Syrian Christian mother, Mary Roy, a well-known women's rights activist, and a Bengali Hindu father, Ranjit Roy, who managed tea plantations. She spent her early years in different parts of India, including Kerala and Delhi, and later studied architecture at the Delhi School of Architecture.
Career Highlights
- Published 'The God of Small Things' in 1997, which won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
- Published influential essays critical of India's governmental policies, global capitalism, and the handling of environmental issues.
- Received the Sydney Peace Prize in 2004 for her work in social campaigns and advocacy for non-violence.
- Authored other noted works including 'Field Notes on Democracy' and 'Capitalism: A Ghost Story'.
Trivia
- She declined an advance for a second novel after 'The God of Small Things', choosing instead to focus on political writing and activism.
- Her mother, Mary Roy, successfully challenged the inheritance laws applicable to Syrian Christian women in Kerala.
- Arundhati Roy initially trained as an architect before becoming a writer.
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Arundhati Roy was born the 24 November 1961.
Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 24th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Arundhati Roy, an acclaimed Indian author and activist, was born on this date. She gained international fame for her novel 'The God of Small Things,' which won the Booker Prize in 1997 and has since been a prominent voice in social and environmental issues.
- Day of the week: November 24th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
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