Diasporic sensibility-Representation of Indian diaspora in fictional works of Anita Rau Badami

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The main purpose of the research is to investigate in detail about diasporic sensibility with specific reference to Indian diaspora in fictional works of Anita Rau Badami. Anita Rau Badami’s novel The Hero’s Walk Badamihas been specifically considered for this review. This novel is a perfect evidence for the diaspora written by Anita Rau Badami. In this novel she categorizes the cross cultural and traditional conflicts and expresses the consciousness of diaspora of the women characters very well. Further this novel deals with the issue of Emigration very well since it shows the insecurity of the migrants in both the sides. The author has shown the diaspora in this novel through the typical narration of the life of the characterSripathi. This paper systematically reviews the opinion of various authors? towards how Anita Rau Badami handles the issue in the Hero’s Walk Key words: diasporic sensibility, fictional works, Diaspora and emigration, The Hero’s Walk, Anita Rau Badami