Bought this to take on holiday next week, read a couple of reviews which intrigued me.

blurb from the back of the book.
Eighteen year old Ram Mohammad Thomas is in prison after answering twelve questions correctly on a quiz show to win one billion rupees. The producers have arrested him, convinced that he has cheated his way to victory. Twelve extraordinary events in street-kid Ram's life: how he was found in a dustbin by a priest, came to have three names, fooled a professional hitman, even fell in love - give him crucial answers. In his warm hearted tale lies all the comedy, tragedy, joy and pathos of modern India.

Excellent book, The details gave such a good insight into life in India, I feel so much for the people there. and know that I am so lucky to live in Britain despite all its faults.
I know this was a novel but it was well worth reading.
It is now at my daughters and then there is a list of at least four people locally who want to read it. so it will be a while before I allow it to be on a ring. It is one of those books I will want to read again.so will not be wild released unless I can get hold of another copy sometime.