The Hindu

Behind the veil: recounting the lives of Afghan women in books

January 16, 2025

My Dear Kabul (Coronet, 2024) was featured by writer and social media strategist Debasree Purkayastha for The Hindu as part of a selection of books that explore the lives of women in Afghanistan.

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