Radhika Iyengar, an accomplished author and award-winning journalist, presents ‘Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras,’ a thought-provoking exploration of Varanasi, India, and its profound connection to death and the hereafter.

• Released by HarperCollins, this pioneering book is the first of its kind, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of the Doms in Banaras.
• ‘Fire on the Ganges’ meticulously uncovers the historical tapestry of Banaras while focusing its narrative lens on a handful of resilient individuals from the Dom community.
• Through their compelling stories of resilience, ambition, loss, and love, the book paints a poignant yet inspiring portrait of a community determined to transcend the boundaries imposed by age-old traditions.