“There is this pain of love. You experience it some moments. It begins like a strange gnawing in your heart. It then spreads slowly. Spreads to the whole body. You fall deeply into it. This feeling.”

Avijeet Das is an Indian writer and journalist. His work spans investigative reporting and essays on contemporary Indian society, often examining systemic issues like education, labor, and urban development. He has contributed to major publications and is recognized for his clear, analytical prose on social and economic challenges.