About the Book: Alif, a quiet history teacher in modern-day Delhi, struggles to stay grounded as personal and political tensions mount around him. His wife is chasing upward mobility, his son dreams of quick riches, and his colleagues view him with suspicion. When a moment of anger during a school trip puts his job at risk, Alif’s life begins to spiral. As unrest and violence spread across the city, his own sense of identity and belonging is shaken. Blending dark humor with poignant insight, this novel explores what it means to hold onto history in a world that’s trying to forget.