"Asset Management Today" by Shanta Acharya explores recent drastic changes in asset management, including globalization and new technologies. The author examines whether fund managers are crucial for the health of financial markets and the economy, offering a provocative discussion enriched with interviews from industry experts.
Set against the backdrop of 1960s and 1970s Orissa, the narrative follows Asha, a young woman navigating the constraints of societal expectations. Her transition from a joyful childhood to a troubled adolescence is marked by her family's plans for her future. Asha's love for Anand leads her to defy her family's wishes, resulting in a tumultuous marriage that challenges her resilience. The story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for personal freedom, ultimately portraying Asha's journey toward redemption and self-discovery.
Shanta Acharya's fifth full-length collection is gentle, poignant and unpretentious. She writes about real concerns with a directness and a linguistic tension which registers her Indian origins without being merely exotic.