India, May 23 -- About the Book

A kite of farewell

Author: O Jungio

Publisher: Rupa

Price: Rs 295/-

Naga people live with a quiet grace, carrying memories like heirlooms sometimes heavy, sometimes gentle, but always present. A Kite of Farewells by O Jungio is a collection of stories that gently lifts the veil on life in Nagaland, revealing the soul of a people too often stereotyped or forgotten. The book is a offering, intimate yet universal, steeped in the cultural nuance of the Northeast while speaking to anyone who has experienced loss, nostalgia, or longing.

Each story is a window into a landscape that is both geographic and emotional. Whether it is a Government servant stranded in an unexpected detour of duty, an encyclopaedia ...