> Please don't imply that someone of Indian descent can never be considered a Westerner. He is not merely "of Indian descent" but was born and raised in India

> Please don't imply that someone of Indian descent can never be considered a Westerner. He is not merely "of Indian descent" but was born and raised in India and is still an Indian national. The story in question is from a time when he had not even left India. Suggesting that this piece is from a "Western writer" is insulting to the author, his background, and experiences. By the measure you propose, a Caucasian born and raised in America, who moved to India later in life and wrote about experiences while living in America, should be referred to as an "Eastern writer".