Joutha Khamar by Dr. Moumita [Hardcover]

"Collectivity is the first condition of human civilization. But the more civilized we become, the more we forget this fundamental truth. ‘We’ has been overshadowed by ‘I’. Wealth has been consumed by the tyranny of ownership."

Joothkhamar is not just a novel—it is a timeless tale of life’s eternal struggle, set against a contemporary backdrop. It is not history, yet it echoes events that have shaped history—stories of mass uprisings, collective victories, and the unwavering spirit of human resilience. This novel stands as a mirror reflecting that indomitable spirit, etched into words with precision and depth.

One of the most significant and essential reads of our time, Joothkhamar presents characters driven by ideals, yet undeniably human—imperfect, flesh-and-blood individuals with real desires and dilemmas.

Long ago, two friends, Shankar and Swadesh, dreamt of a cooperative farm. That dream, now passed down, finds its way to Shubhankar and Titas—who take on the responsibility of fulfilling it in a forgotten corner of Kolkata, by a lake where fishermen cast their nets.

Their journey from ‘I’ to ‘We’ intertwines with the echoes of Singur and Nandigram, the gunfire, the tragic rape and murder of Tapasi Malik, and the fiery streets of 2007—where voices of protest rose once more, where Kabir Suman and Aparna Sen marched alongside the people, breaking the silence of oppression.

Here, conspiracies unfold, power flexes its ruthless muscle, and vested interests seek to maintain their grip. Misunderstandings fester, love and heartbreak collide. Yet, through it all, Titas returns to Shubhankar, holding onto the dream of a shared society, determined to build a world where collective aspirations triumph over individual greed.