The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a novel by Arundhati Roy, the Booker Prize-winning author of The God of Small Things. This richly layered narrative weaves together multiple stories and characters across the diverse social, political, and cultural landscape of India. The novel spans decades and explores themes such as love, politics, injustice, and the complex fabric of Indian society. At its core is Anjum, a transgender woman who builds a home in the margins of society, and the sprawling network of individuals whose lives intersect with hers in profound ways. Combining magical realism with sharp social commentary, Roy crafts a powerful tale that touches on human resilience, the fight for justice, and the search for happiness in a fractured world.