The Indian Diaspora: Identity, Assimilation and Cultural Resilience: A Transnational view

Abstract Indian literature exemplifies on the exploration of its dynamic relation, cultural practices, geographical extensions, social norms and complexities of cultural assimilation. Indian literature is predominantly the literature produced by diverse bodies and the literary discourses written by writers from Indian sub-continent. Both pre- and post-Independence era spanning vividly with different language and clings on to the cultural and traditional roots of India. The culture, heritage and linguistic richness is all mirrored in the literary discourses featuring both oral and written narratives. Indian literature has an evocative history that encompasses ancient and religious texts as well. One of the pivotal features and themes of such discourses were to disclose and discuss about identity, colonization, Gender, religion and politics.