R.K. Narayan
https://www.britannica.com/biography/R-K-Narayan
This page provides biographical information about Narayan's life and work.
The Question and Answer section for Malgudi Days is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Swami writes down a list of his needs for the examination, such as paper, nibs, ink, clips, and pins.
The main conflict in the The Man Eater of Malgudi is the struggle between good and evil.
Malgudi days is a collection of short stories so it depends on which one you mean.