Devesh Alakh

Shankhnaad (14 contemporary subjects..14 gripping short stories) Devesh Alakh

After the massive success of his first two poetry compilations, 'Kuch Pal, Apne Pal' and 'Khwaab Adkhuli Aankhon ke', writer and poet, Devesh 'Alakh' is back with a collection of short stories that delve deeper into the human psyche. 'Shankhnaad' is a collection of 14 stories that represent the slice-of-life vignettes in our constantly changing world. These stories are carefully crafted to unveil the latent societal, moral and humanitarian transformations taking place in our country at present. Depicted through relatable characters in familiar mise en scène, Shankhnaad aims to probe the accepted standards that define our beliefs and urges the readers to explore the world beyond our run-of-the-mill tenets. With characters ranging from an elderly mother, eager to explore her imaginative world to two innocent sisters, discovering the established norms of beauty defined by our society; Shankhnaad is sure to strike a chord with readers of all ages.