Khana Mihirer Dhipi by Bani Basu [Hardcover]

"'Khanamihir's Mound' delves into a complex, distant past. It is a story that unfolds layers of prehistoric times and different generations of the present. Characters like Matangi, Ronka, Madhura, Nimesh, Bhaga, and Aryama emerge from the life of the primeval forest. The contemporary representatives are Ranja, Isha, Nishith, and Subir. The narrative revolves around them. The story's remarkable construction and churn bring forth question after question. Why, since when, and how did gender segregation occur? The history is terrifying. The evolutionary process is presented, reflecting the current horrifying reality. Separate values and norms have been imposed on women for ages, burdening them and society. Brainwashing has taken place. The nature of it is both gross and subtle. In the same society, one policy exists for men and another for women, and the demands of this policy change abruptly. Women must adapt to whatever is dictated at the time. They say they want a beautiful, gentle, homely bride, but once they get her, their demands change—earn money, acquire various skills, or face abuse. The author also portrays the tyrannical male character and the image of domestic violence. The cruel barbarity of the practice of Sati is still perpetrated in families by highly educated and prominent people. Where is the solution? What misconception prevents humanity from becoming civilized? The author seeks answers to these questions."