Books and Musings

                                                In this exclusive interview, author Antra Dubey opens up about her debut novel, Memory Stains on Banarasi Dupatta . She shares her journey as an entrepreneur-turned-writer, her inspiration behind choosing Banaras as the backdrop, and her reflections on love, grief, and redemption. Meet Antra Dubey – Author of Memory Stains on Banarasi Dupatta Q: You  are an entrepreneur armed with a degree from the prestigious Queen Mary University of London. When did you realize your love for reading and what inspired you to start your writing journey? My love for reading began very early. Books were always my safe space, where I could step into different worlds and understand emotions in a way real life sometimes couldn’t offer. Over time, that love naturally turned into the urge to tell my own stories. As an entrepreneur, I spend ...

  There are some books you don’t just readyou experience them. Memory Stains on Banarasi Dupatta by Antra Dubey is one such novel that lingers long after the last page, much like the fading fragrance of agarbattis on the Ganga ghats of Banaras. As a reader who loves stories steeped in history, culture, and emotions, this book spoke to me on multiple levels. It isn’t just a romance. It is a delicate weaving of memory, trauma, healing, and the timeless spirit of Banaras. The Story – Where History Meets Emotions At the heart of the novel is Maya, a reserved history professor whose life is defined by silence and solitude. She carries a painful past buried so deep that no one can touch it. That is, until Swadesh, an art professor with an uncanny ability to see through her walls, enters her world. Forced to work together on a research project, Maya and Swadesh find themselves spending more time on the ghats of Banaras. Slowly, the city becomes a witness to their growing bond, an intima...