Neelum Saran Gour is an Indian English fiction writer and academic, born on October 12, 1955, in Allahabad, India. She has authored six novels, four short story collections, and two works of non-fiction. Her work often explores the cultural histories of North India's small towns, particularly Allahabad. Gour serves as a professor of English Literature at Allahabad University. Her notable works include Grey Pigeon and Other Stories, Speaking of '62, Winter Companions, Virtual Realities, Sikandar Chowk Park, Song without End, Allahabad: Where the Rivers Meet, Invisible Ink, Allahabad Aria, and Three Rivers and a Tree. Her novel Requiem in Raga Janki won The Hindu Fiction Prize and the Sahitya Akademi Award.
<p><em data-start="397" data-end="413">Allahabad Aria</em> by Yatindra Mishra is a nostalgic and poetic homage to one of India’s most historically rich cities. Through evocative essays and personal narratives, Mishra paints a vibrant portrait of Allahabad—the city of confluence, culture, and creativity. Once home to literary giants, musicians, and revolutionaries, the city’s fading charm is brought to life with lyrical brilliance. A must-read for history enthusiasts, lovers of Indian literature, and anyone intrigued by the heritage of northern India. Available now at<a href="https://sriina.com/" target="_blank"> Sriina</a>—dive into a soulful journey of memories and melodies</p>
