About the Book: From the author of There’s Gunpowder in the Air and Imaan, Nowhere People delves into the silent lives of those dwelling in squatter settlements—present but seldom seen. Some children have only one parent; others, none. Amongst them is Nobo, a rickshaw driver eking out a fragile existence at Jadavpur station alongside others scraping by as errand‑runners, scrap‑collectors, and street vendors. Their world is harsh yet human: a place where even the faintest hope—a fragile sapling—can take root. Nobo’s life shifts when he discovers an abandoned infant at the station. With help from a few friends, he steps into the role of caregiver—and protector—for the child. This is his story.