Tales of Exile and Belonging from India's North East | |
Author | Kishalay Bhattacharjee |
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Language | English |
Subject | Non-fiction |
Published | 10 January 2013, Pan Macmillan India [1] |
Media type | paperback |
Pages | 241 pages |
ISBN | 9789382616047 |
Che in Paona Bazaar: Tales of Exile and Belonging from India's North East is a work of non-fiction authored by Bureau Chief journalist for North East India Kishalay Bhattacharjee (formerly associated with New Delhi Television NDTV). The book is an account of modern Northeast India focusing on Manipur, its culture, and its people. [2] It is told through a fictional character who, according to the author, "embodies the angst, contradictions, and aspirations of many of her generation". [3] [4] The book contains anecdotes and untold stories Battacharjee encountered while working as a journalist. [3] [4]
Kishalay Bhattacharjee is an Indian, senior journalist, columnist and author. He has written three books: Che in Paona Bazaar, Blood on my Hands and An Unfinished Revolution. He is currently working as a Professor and Associate Dean of the Jindal School of Journalism and Communication, O.P Jindal Global University. He is the executive of director Reachout Foundation, Former resident editor NDTV, Chair internal security and senior fellow IDSA, Trainer, and documentary filmmaker. He is also a curator for a festival called ArtEast.
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