Thursday, January 23, 2025

Confluences: Journeys into the Heart and Soul of Odisha - Anil Dhir (2014)

Confluences is a book about the author's adventures in visiting the whole number latitudes and longitudes of Odisha. Although an Odia, I have hardly visited the state that extensively. Hence, this book was an eye-opener. Unfortunately, the book is out of print now. However, many chapters in the book are part of the degree confluence project. Luckily some chapters are documented here: https://confluence.org/region.php?id=809 

The author has also added his other travel experiences of Odisha, its culture, arts, and crafts in the book. Reading the book made me feel how much more I need to learn about my state. Almost unputdownable!


Essays : Reflections on Success, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life - Thibaut Meurisse (2025)

The author explores timeless questions about life, sharing personal reflections on success, happiness, and meaning. While many insights are ...