Times of India | Vikram Seth asked to return $1.7 million advance Times of India MUMBAI: Within a week of Random House and Penguin merging to become the world's largest books publisher with an estimated revenue of $4 billion, the aftershocks have started. The new entity, eager to cut cost and streamline operations, has asked ... Author Vikram Seth asked to return $1.7m advance paid for 'A Suitable Boy ... Vikram Seth in contract negotiations over 'A Suitable Girl' Vikram Seth, A Suitable Boy author, to repay $1.7 million advance? |