Translated Works

The Answer Is No is one of those rare books that somehow manages to be hilarious, insightful, and deeply relatable all at once. Every time I read it, I find myself loving it just as much as the first time. There’s something about Lucas that feels uncannily familiar. His desire to be left alone, his bewilderment at the strange social expectations people place on one another, and his quiet determination to protect his carefully constructed life all resonate far more than I probably should admit.

As a Bengali, growing up, Satyajit Ray was unavoidable. Be it Sandesh magazine for kids, or Feluda or Professor Shonku or his movies… Each of us discovered the maestro in our own ways - either through pages or through the screen. For me it was through the pages that Feluda took me on numerous adventures. Then I also discovered Professor Shank and Tarinikhuro. I also watched his movies before delving into his collection of short stories.

Surge On Like a River is a collection of essays that highlight the various aspects of our lives and the society that we live in. Each essay tackles a new topic and issue, sometimes subtly and sometimes head on. From the tribulations of motherhood to the time tested friendships to the gender based harassment - the book covers a wide rage of topics that is so relevant to us in this day and age.