Set in a small Indian town in 1995 where Rajesh Deshpande , an insecure , isolated science teacher is smitten by the new English tutor , but struggles to find a way to meet her . Then he learns about the forthcoming solar eclipse which appears to provide the ideal opportunity to impress her . Meanwhile , his faithful but superstitious wife Sumila determines to restore his love for her with the help of the Hindu gods and under the counsel of her overbearing mother
forthcoming solar eclipse
Solar eclipse of October 24, 1995
Eclipse of the Sun (novel)