Hesehare Hushiyar by Debashish Bandyopadhyay [Hardcover]

Those who can perceive time know that Kagar's (Kantik Ganguli's) ancestral place, Heseyhar, is a perplexing land. It’s hard to discern what is real and what is a dream (or what is now called virtual reality). Heseyhar boasts scenic beauty, a mysterious history, an accomplished scientist, a rich library, and an eternal youth, Heramb. But the locals fail to grasp its significance. They live by the rules set by some invisible force, frown at simple smiles, rush meaninglessly, and mindlessly repeat memorized phrases.

Heramb became the subject of peculiar research, rapidly aging with white hair and a beard. It was then revealed that he had forgotten about an invaluable treasure passed down from ancient civilizations. Thus began the quest to find this treasure, but there was a catch—it could only be retrieved by children, as hinted at in Heramb's riddles. Meanwhile, a group abducted Baga (Bandhan Gayan), a smart young boy, to help them recover the treasure.