This is the name given to the largest ethnic group in south africa. they are historically known for their warrior past.

The Zulu tribe.

Consider the largest ethnic group in South Africa, the Zulu tribe is also known for his warrior history. The Zulu's have around 10-11 million people, located mostly in KwaZulu-Natal providence in South Africa. They are known for the strong fighting spirit although, it is said that they are known for their amicable and warm personality.

so the story tells of someone named kaushik choudhuri, but he does not narrate the story, a girl named hema does. hema tells the story in a second person point of view because you (the reader) are supposed to be the boy named kaushik.

here's an excerpt i found: "i was ushered into the fitting room, your mother watching approvingly as i took off my coat and sweater and tried on the bra."

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