DELHI :

New Delhi :

An overflowing audience of the young and the very old at the Press club of India, New Delhi, on Tuesday witnessed the release of a book on Umar Khalid, a JNU scholar now in jail these last six years.

The book titled Umar Khalid and His World: An Anthology, published by Three Essays Collective, is edited by Anirban Bhattacharya, Banojyotsna Lahiri, and Shuddhabrata Sengupta.

It is an anthology of writings by and about the incarcerated activist, featuring contributions from various public figures, intellectuals, and friends.  The anthology is curated by researcher/activist Anirban Bhattacharya, writer and activist Banojyotsna Lahiri (who is also Umar Khalid’s partner), and artist/writer Shuddhabrata Sengupta.

The book features letters, essays, and reflections, including writings from Umar Khalid himself, along with contributions from Romila Thapar, Ramachandra Guha, Anand Teltumbde, and Kunal Kamra. It highlights themes of resistance, the injustice of prolonged detention, and the political atmosphere in India.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Review Article> Book Release> Focus / by Radiance News Bureau / February 17th, 2026