What if we could resurrect our dying star in the future

In the distant #future, humans have advanced well enough to live for thousands of years and are almost half robots. They have developed a technology that they believe can help them #resurrect their dying #star, the only #Sun they have which they need for survival. The scientific community well spread across the solar system has …

The Last War & Other Stories available for free on Kindle

Five science fiction stories that takes the readers into the glorious past in the land of #Bharat – #Ancient India, and the #futuristic new frontiers of #space and #inter-planetary travel. The Last War & Other Stories features in the book carnival organised by @authoropod. Ebook available free on 16th and 17th Aug for all kindle …

The Last War & Other Stories features in the book carnival

The Last War & Other Stories is a gripping #sci-fi #anthology authored by Sambitt Dasppatnaik that bridges the #ancient spiritual legacy of #Bharat with the awe-inspiring possibilities of #space exploration and #alien encounters. Book available on Amazon. Free on Kindle Unlimited. The book features in the Book Carnival organized by @authoropod and is available for …

The Last War & Other Stories – Theatrical Trailer

The Last War & Other Stories is a gripping #sci-fi #anthology authored by Sambitt Dasppatnaik that bridges the #ancient spiritual legacy of #Bharat with the awe-inspiring possibilities of #space exploration and #alien encounters. From the aftermath of the #Mahabharata in ‘The Last War’, to an alien virus threatening a distant world in ‘The Holy Temple …

Feature Book review – Letters to My Mother by Vikkas Arun Pareek

Genre Epistolary Fiction | Contemporary Literary | Multi-generational Drama Hook Three generations of women. One thread of untold truths. And a final chance to break the silence. Why I Picked It The premise of letters uncovering buried emotions across decades instantly drew me in. I was curious to see how motherhood, grief, and guilt would …

The Last War & Other Stories – A collection of sci-fi stories

The year was 2080 BCE… The epic Mahabharata war that was fought thousands of years ago between the Pandavas and the Kauravas was thought to be the last. But generations later, the descendants of the Pandavas faced a mammoth invasion by the Gandharvas. Senapati Agrasena had to face new geographical and political challenges in the …

NE8X Talks

Sambitt spoke about re-discovering spirituality as a science in the NE8x®️ Talks held on December 8th, 2021. Click on the image to view the recording on Instagram.

Sambitt co-authors in a splendid collection of stories themed in the book ‘Running Late’

‘The Travelator’ featured in the anthology ‘Running Late’ that features a bunch of talented authors with their creative poetry and stories on this theme. To read this sci-fi and other interesting stories and poems by prominent authors, grab your copy from below links: Paperback: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9358502266 Ebook: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=QaTjEAAAQBAJ Compiled by Megha Published by @axenpublishing

The Herbal Chai

A scifi story with a twist… by Sambitt Dasppatnaik 2050 CE… in the not so future time It was a cold winter morning following a whole night’s snow fall. The snowing had stopped for some time though. Aadarsh was looking at the hazy sky through the large glass window panes from the hospital canteen where …

Sambit Daspatnaik co-authors in a beautiful bouquet of poems ‘The Soul Hymns’

Soul Hymns is not merely a collection of poems but a celebration of thoughts and emotions, giving wings to the imagination that we all seek to fly off to uncharted horizons. For all lovers of poetry who like immersing themselves in heart-warming and thought-provoking pieces, this anthology is perfect for a quick read that will …

End Game – A flash sci-fi by Sambitt Dasppatnaik

I kept staring at the huge flying ship hovering in the dark twilight sky. The ship appeared to be of a vintage design, but extremely hi-tech compared to the most advanced spaceships on Earth. It shone magnificently with lights emanating from its rim clearly defining its perimeter amidst the dark night. But what it did …

Behind the Closed Door – A Sincere Love Story by Shalini Ranjan

The book ‘Behind the Closed Door’ is a short love story written by Shalini Ranjan, author of the best seller ‘If I Hadn’t Met You’. A short love story that is as intense and pragmatic as it could be. A story that has different emotions with every turning page. How often does it happen that …

Was the ‘Cask of Amantillado’ inspired by the Castle Island in South Boston?

Nearly 5 years back, during my trip to the historical city of Boston, Massachusetts in the US, I got a chance to visit the tourist sites in this city. One of the tourist attraction was the cruise that took us on a ride on the Boston port that oversees the Massachusetts bay. As one cruises …

Sankranti – A festival celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent

Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan or Maghi or simply Sankranti is celebrated across the Indian sub-continent on the 14th of January every year. The term Uttarayan refers to the summer Solstice while Dakshinayan refers to the winter Solstice. While the summer Solstice begins from mid Dec, Sankranti marks the entry of Sun into Capricorn (makar) zodiac, …

The Last War & Other Stories – A Thrilling Scifi Book

The Last War & Other stories is the debut scifi book authored by Sambit Daspatnaik . The main story ‘The Last War’ is a science fiction story depicting a post Mahabharat war era of Ancient India featuring the descendants of the Pandavas where old secrets are unveiled during a mammoth invasion in the land of …