The Orioles are Back and Other Stories Book in English- Chandrakanta

Eminent writer Chandrakantas writings encompass both socio-economic and political situa- tions as they have repercussions on human life. She concentrates on the value system and humanism. Her writings include problems and ques- tions of identity of women and the less privileged the effect of globali- sation broken relationships and clashes between inner realities hopes and dreams of people with outer harsh realities of the system.The Orioles are Back&Abbu had said stories show case the human values.The effect & repercussions caused by militancy is portrayed in stories The black Snow The Voice The dispossessed & Gasha KoulOld age issues in changing times are dealt with philosophically in ExileThe dream of roses and Rights for the departed show the mirror to corruption in society.Amidst wrong people is based on hopes empathy and dreams of marginalised people.Lark in the heart is based on aspirations and wish to connect with people dispassionately.Remaining stories like Thresh hold of justice show the plight and sufferings of women suppressed under the societal superstitions.This collection of her stories has different shades and colours of society.