A runaway boy finds himself alone on the streets of Kolkata. Purely the instinct for survival lures him into the world of crime. Imminent danger then forces him to flee to Mumbai. With no option he is dragged into a gang pickpockets most of them minors, exposed to various forms of abuse and exploitation. The cops get after the gang.…
Minor boys sexually exploited "Youth fired by unrealistic idealism *Misguided youths ending up as terrorists "The elderly abandoned by their children "Politicians exploiting tragedies for their own selfish needs Children failing parental ambitions "Self destruction; a brilliant editor dies in oblivion. Each of these common issues and many more find expression in this collection of absorbing short stories which speak…
One of the biggest ironies is the very name Khushinagar = city of joy. Yes, There is plenty of humans tragedy in Khushinagar, But also many sweet spots. One of the high points is the love marriages between Carol and Lakhan, Both from two different social and religious backgrounds. Amidst the constant tragedy there are silver linings. Khushinagar is spared…
