The British are on the way out of India. At the heart of India's diverse cultures and magical rituals is a new myth. It is the myth of independence, shared by Bengalis and Punjabis, Madrasis and Jats. The supernatural 'Midnights Children' also emerge from this myth to find their identity and fulfil their mission. Saleem Sinai is the only one of the Midnights Children who decides to rely on his supernatural abilities to make sense of what is happening in his life.
