About the Book: Drawing on a lifelong connection to the Chenab River, Danesh Rana’s The Dark-Coloured Waters blends memoir and travelogue to explore its history and significance. The book traces the river from its mythical origins to its role in the violence of Jammu and Kashmir. Rana’s narrative captures the river’s complexity, touching on everything from local culture and personal memory to diplomacy and the enduring conflict between India and Pakistan.