US-based Indian author debuts with record advance Zafar Anjum 17 years ago You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us Penguin India Spends Record Amount on Debut NovelDateMay 7, 2010In relation toBookVikram Seth asked to return $1.7 million advanceDateJuly 10, 2013In relation toAuthorsArundhati Roy’s ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’ will be published by Hamish Hamilton UK and Penguin IndiaDateOctober 3, 2016In relation toAuthors
