Gurbir G. Singh

'Gurbir G. Singh is a novelist and senior official with the Government of Odisha’s Information and Public Relations Department. Known for his keen humanist observations and dark comedic wit, he explores the complexities of history, identity, and the human condition through a modern lens.

His debut novel, The Homecoming Gods, is a critically acclaimed dark comedy set against the turbulent backdrop of Mardan in March 1947. Through his writing, Singh bridges the gap between historical gravity and the absurdities of daily life, offering readers a unique "new age philosophy" rooted in practical reality.'