Raksha Pande Libri

The book delves into the marriage experiences of the British-Indian diaspora, challenging negative stereotypes associated with arranged marriages. Through detailed ethnographic research, it reveals the complexities and emotional negotiations inherent in these unions. Rather than presenting arranged marriages as a single, uniform tradition, it highlights the diverse matchmaking practices that have evolved to reflect contemporary diasporic identities, showcasing the richness of these personal narratives.

In the summer of 2020 when there was a nationwide lockdown announced due to the pandemic, seven-year-old Dhruv from the coastal town of Mangalore had nothing better to do.With his schools shut and nowhere to go his days were long and stretched.To keep him occupied (read out of her way)His mother asked him to write a story a day.What started as a boring chore which his mother nagged him to do turned out to be quite enjoyable to Dhruv.Soon his book was filled with endearing stories with befitting illustrations from his imagination.The stories were further adapted and written in a rhyming verse by his mom who has a penchant for writing; specifically children's literature thus adding her own twist to the tales while retaining the original plot and characters.Welcome to our world of lazy bees and talking teacups.A world of endearing friendships and dauntless bravery.