A Study of East - West Colonialism in Jhabvala's A New Dominion

The Indian writers regard the East-West problem not so much on Indian –British aspects of dilemma but as the Indian— Indian con ict. The two cultures have probably proved a challenge for many creative writers in Indo-English Literature. G.V.Desani views the encounter of the two cultures on more mundane plane and against of background of colonialism where there are meaningful attempts to blend Western and Indian cultures. The encounters take several forms such as social, cultural, political or religion-philosophical, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala in her “A New Dominion” also dealing with the experiences of the Western in India. She is thoroughly familiar with life and manners of her adopted country and endows her with unique in insight into the typical traits of Indians. She presents with utmost care the Indian tradition, culture, civilization, manners, systems, pattern of living and values