Pagdandiyo Ka Zamana

A collection of about two dozen satirical essays by Harishankar Parsai, one of Hindi literature's most influential satirists, previously published in major magazines. The essays look at contemporary social issues with sharp wit; the title essay shows how everyone is caught up in finding shortcuts. Parsai writes from a clear, scientific worldview to expose corruption, pretense, opportunism, superstition and communalism. Though light in tone, each piece offers insight into the complicated circumstances of modern life.