SATYA SELEUCUS: FEATURE SAMAGRO

The name of the book is picked up with sarcastic connotation from a famous dialogue by which Emperor Alexander expressed his astonishment about India to his general Seleucus in a famous Bengali drama by D. L. Roy. The book contains 96 selected features and columns including 2 political satires published between 2015 and 2018 in different newspapers mainly SANDHYA AAJKAL an evening daily and various portals which reflect contemporary society politics and culture around the globe and India in particular. Selection of the issues is versatile and their analysis is unique and very penetrating. The author’s concern for violence against women and minors gender issues increasing crime and terrorism baffled sense of nationality amidst ruthless political rivalry in India ought to be a brain teaser for the readers. Upon going through the book one might discover that the present national and global scenario was apprehended much earlier by the author. Some traditional festivals and their crisis have also been covered. The beauty of the collection lies in the author’s keen impartial observation and bold candid yet compassionate representation. A good sense of humor and sarcasm make the articles more palatable.