What would happen if everybody disappeared | Descartes' Mistress by Advik Lahiri | Booknerds Podcast This conversation on the Booknerds Podcast about philosophers,stoics, existentialism and more is everything and beyond! Advik Lahiri who is a prodigy author from India explores the inevitable question in his deeply reflective and creative writing style inspired by the greatest philosophers the world has seen and all of that at the age of 17! About the book This is a story so intricately woven in its discussion of the human condition, aspects of which pull at different heartstrings, the abject loneliness of the protagonist having possibly crept up, unbidden, at any point in the lives of others. His story is a catharsis that may inspire, even an unsure writer, to pen a thought or two down but also inspire a feeling of community, that in this world of ours, moving fast towards isolation, we are not alone. Descartes' Mistress is a piece of experimental, philosophical fiction concerning the philosophical implications of a premise we all know - what would happen if everybody disappeared? - in a new radical light. . About the Author Advik Lahiri is a senior at the Shri Ram School, Moulsari. He has been writing for the majority of my life. This book encapsulates his love for philosophy and literature. This piece was inspired by his readings and interpretations of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, The Republic, The Outsider, On Being Blue, and general ideas of Descartes, Marx (his societal views), Sartre, Baudrillard, and Saul Kripke. These are just some, though the most important, of his inspirations in the book's philosophy. Bookstore and Venue Partner: Kunzum Wellness Partner: JiViSa Wellness

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Tears of My Motherland

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August 1945. The Japanese onslaught on Vietnam and the Philippines came to an end. Netaji Subhash Bose's sudden death was a big blow to the Indian diaspora in South East Asia, who were backing him for their motherland's freedom. Many of them remained in South East Asian countries instead of moving back to India. Two of these countries were Vietnam and the Philippines.

The book is a tearful story about Indian migrants who are still risking everything in their pursuit of a better life. Crossing boundaries and breaking barriers with every generation, their fates are tied to their adopted country’s economic and political merry-go-round. After 75 years, they still ask, where do we belong? You may find an answer in this book.

Finding Graham

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About the author

Ranabir is a graduate of Mathematics Honours from Hans Raj College, Delhi University. His first job was in one of the topmost advertising agencies- Clarian Advertising followed by a market research agency- MODE Research. Since then, by profession, is a market researcher and has worked in leading global market research organizations. He was based in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Dubai, Jakarta and Manila.

Research work has taken him to various places worldwide, from the interior villages of Uttar Pradesh in India to the "souks" of Cairo. He witnessed Dubai's growth and the unfortunate collapse of Syria. From the cobbled streets markets in Vienna to the crowded beach sides in Boracay, he has observed all sorts of consumer behaviour.

His unique experience with unfamiliar and unknowns has fueled his passion for storytelling through this lifelong journey.

His first book: Arun Nandy- God of the field is about his mentor’s contribution to the market research space.

This book got huge appreciation from the market research community which inspired him to write his second book Finding Graham. This is a thrilling tale from within his extended family about Mr Ramesh Dutta, who went for higher studies in London but couldn’t return after World War 2 started. The search continued for seven decades until an inquisitive new member of the family began to uncover the mystery. It was never an easy task, as a matter of fact, “how will you find someone who doesn’t exist in your life? This is a tale about a family, which lost someone and eventually found someone too! The thing about blood is, it somehow finds a vein to flow in.

His third book Tears of My Motherland is an Indian immigrant story set in Vietnam and the Philippines. The book is a tearful story of Indian migrants who are still risking everything in pursuit of a better life. Crossing boundaries and breaking barriers with every

generation. Their fate is tied to their adopted country’s economic and political merry-go-around. After 75 years, they still ask, where do we belong? You may find an answer

in this book.

Ranabir is currently settled in Gurugram with his wife, Debjani

This is the inaugural episode of Booknerds Podcast!

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