Once upon a time, there was a wise King and a kind Queen. They lived in a beautiful kingdom filled with green forests, sparkling rivers, and colorful gardens.

I have always enjoyed books that bring history and inspiring personalities to life, and The Incredible Indians: The First Eleven by Rajesh Talwar did exactly that.

In this edition of Talk Time with Samata, we are delighted to feature the exceptionally talented Anoushka Poddar, a 17-year-old author from Kolkata

जब मैंने “एडल्ट चाइल्ड” पढ़ना शुरू किया, तो मुझे लगा कि मैं किसी सामान्य पारिवारिक कथा से गुजरूँगा। लेकिन जैसे-जैसे पन्ने आगे बढ़ते गए, यह कहानी केवल एक व्यक्ति की नहीं, बल्कि उन असंख्य लोगों की कहानी बन गई जो बचपन के अनकहे घावों को अपने भीतर लेकर बड़े होते हैं।

In a candid conversation with Samata Dey @TalkTime by Indiacafe24, Rajesh Talwar acclaimed author and global policy expert, recently honoured at the India–UK Achievers Awards 2026