Parimal Bhattacharya is an acclaimed associate professor, journalist, and author based in West Bengal. Writing in both English and Bengali, he has authored several celebrated non-fiction works including No Path in Darjeeling Is Straight and Bells of Shangri La. His travelogues and memoirs are widely recognized for blending deeply human stories, environmental sensitivity, and historical context. In Field Notes from a Waterborne Land, Bhattacharya uses his deep familiarity with regional dynamics to craft an empathetic, evocative study of life beyond Bengals urban centers.
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