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In spite of all temptations of belonging to many nations, I've remained an Indian.

Vikram Seth

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Vikram Seth
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 20
Librettist
Novelist
Poet
Writer
Calcutta
Nations
Many
Temptations
Remained
Belonging
Temptation
Spite
Indian

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