Voices After the Shout: Reimagining Revolutionary Silences
Harish Jain's 'Voices After the Shout' (Unistar Books, Rs 495, 134 pages) compiles four plays that delve into the Indian revolutionary movement not at the peak of action but in the quiet aftermath. Set in prisons, courtrooms, addas, and remembered streets, the works humanize Bhagat Singh and his comrades, portraying them as thinking, arguing, and vulnerable individuals. The plays trace a deliberate progression from endurance to articulation, then to memorial distortion, and finally to political responsibility, offering a nuanced perspective on revolutionary legacy.
IIT: Seven Decades of Excellence
Prabhat Kumar, an IIT alumnus, presents 'IIT' (HarperCollins, Rs 799, 268 pages), chronicling the journey from the first Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, founded by PM Jawaharlal Nehru in 1956, to its current status as India's premier educational ecosystem. The book highlights how IIT alumni have become architects of modern global innovation, providing a multi-generational portrait of an institution that has solidified India's presence on the world stage.
Herbarium: An Eco-Fiction Journey
Sonia Rafeek's 'Herbarium' (Niyogi Books, Rs 595, 340 pages), translated from Malayalam by Ministhy S., is an ambitious work of eco-fiction. It follows Tipu, a sensitive boy raised in Dubai, who visits his maternal home in Kerala. Amidst the quiet groves, he begins to see the world through his mother's eyes, developing a deep connection with plants. The novel offers a profound exploration of nature and human relationships.
