Charaibeti Charaibeti

• Author: Utpal Bandyopadhyay
• Genre: Autobiography - Memoir - Personal Narratives
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354250484
• Pages: 312
• Weight: 430 grams

Summary:
Charaibeti Charaibeti is not just a travelogue or autobiography, but a contemporary journey through life, told in the form of a modern-day ballad. After crossing the flow of 55 unseen springs of his career, the author reflects on the bridges between two worlds: Information Technology & Management, and Art & Culture. The narrative unfolds a conversational tone, bringing forth personal anecdotes from his rich and varied experiences.

The author takes the reader through fascinating moments, like having tea with Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Dalai Lama, and President Pranab Mukherjee, while also detailing his daring visit to Pak-occupied Kashmir in 1965. The stories cover a broad spectrum, from meeting Rusi Modi and J.R.D. Tata, to a mystical connection with places like Dhaka-Bikrampur-Bajrayogini. It also touches on personal experiences teaching in five Chinese cities, as well as the begging industry of Mumbai's Marine Drive.

The tone of the book is subdued, unveiling personal memories, all while staying out of the hustle of politics, economics, and social discourse. It is a smooth, reflective journey through the author’s life, akin to walking through Charaibeti (the journey of life).

About the Author:
Utpal Bandyopadhyay holds a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester and has served in various high-ranking positions with the Indian government. He has worked as an IT & Management consultant for many years and has taught at prestigious institutions like IIT, IIM, and several universities. He has taught postgraduate IT courses in China and has served as the National Project Director for IGNCA for two years.

He has contributed to several publications and has delivered numerous lectures abroad under the auspices of ICCR. A Tagore Research Scholar, he has managed scientific and cultural programs on BBC, Akashvani, and Doordarshan. He is the author of over 50 books on topics such as Computer Science, Indian Culture, and Rabindra Studies. In 2009, he was honored with the Padma Shri Award for his contributions.