THE PURPLES: Friendships Stitched on a Purple Canvas

“THE PURPLES” is a story of eight young people who meet in Guwahati the capital city in Assam (India) and through music food book fairs late-night conversations and quiet acts of care become a chosen family. Set in a pre-social media era their friendships are presented as slow steady and deeply felt built on presence kindness protection and shared secrets. The book captures the texture of connections: how a song can bond strangers how a secret becomes a shared duty how each small effort matters and how farewells turn into lifelong rituals. Offered to those who remember or long for friendships that grew with time obligation and joy. It is also a map for younger readers like a glimpse into a world where loyalty and patience mattered more than speed and spectacle. Like in the name ''The Purples'' reminds us of the quiet courage it takes to understand stay care and remain ordinary together like the different colours in one canvas called Friendship. . Dr. Deepjyoti Borah also known by his pen name Deep JB is a seasoned expert in Climate Change and Sustainability with over seventeen years of global experience. As an advisor and consultant he has led impactful projects that integrate climate mitigation environmental integrity and social sustainability. Based in Assam he travels widely across India and beyond contributing to sustainability efforts mentoring organizations and exploring emerging research areas. An entrepreneur and social advocate he actively supports inclusive development initiatives. Alongside his professional work writing has become a growing creative focus. With several published books he blends professional insight with personal storytelling—this book being a reflection of both.