Books by Deepak Rana

Kash Mir’s Travels in India

Book cover of Kash Mir's Travels in India, written by author Deepak Rana

Kashif Mir, a perpetual liar from Srinagar, commits the cardinal sin of pursuing writing as a career choice. He leaves his home and starts travelling across India. Along the way, he experiences a number of events, some of which, you might have heard in the primetime news – although not in the exact same way.

While the book chronicles the journey of a young writer, it also satirises a number of social and political issues currently being discussed in India. Whether it’s the ever-growing Hindu-Muslim brawls or everyday display of charming loudmouths on TV news, each chapter unfolds a real issue, giving it a humorous twist and adding more drama to this roller-coaster ride. And finally, we reach Bollywood, where the fate of Mr Mir’s writing career would be decided.

Also… remember that it’s the tale of an unreliable narrator. So, all the scenarios that he is describing in the book – are they even true? Or is he lying, yet again? That’s for you to find out. Click here to get your copy .

Tea Tales from Palampur

Set against the serene backdrop of Palampur, where the British-era tea gardens roll into the blue folds of the Dhauladhar mountains, Tea Tales from Palampur traces the intertwined journeys of the town and the drink.

Blending history, travel, and quiet reflection, the author takes you from the misty slopes of Kangra to the ancient tea houses of China and Japan — exploring how a simple leaf travelled across continents and centuries to become an inseparable part of India’s daily rhythm. Along the way, he reveals how tea is grown, picked, rolled, and brewed; how it became a symbol of home and hospitality; and how, in its stillness, it can become a form of meditation.

If you have ever paused mid-sip to think about the story in your cup, this book is your invitation to linger a little longer.

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Dharamshala Diaries

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Forget the guidebooks with their endless itineraries! It’s time to slow down in Dharamshala, with a steaming cup of chai and a plate of captivating stories.

This absorbing memoir takes you to a bustling small town in the Himalayas. Here, one moment you might be dodging playful dogs and monkeys in their mid-hide-and-seek game, the next, stumbling upon a profound guru dispensing life-changing wisdom. Even whispers of ghosts linger in the mountain air!

Peppered with charming illustrations, “Dharamshala Diaries” is your invitation to discover unexpected encounters, heartwarming moments, and the magic that unfolds in the heart of the Himalayas. Click here to get your copy.

Oh Nationalism!

Which one is the greatest nation in the world?

The answer is your nation. No matter which country you belong to, the governments and other political institutions will always tell you to remember this. But why do they do that? What is their intention behind spreading the idea of nationalism?

This essay gets into the details of nationalism, explaining the idea of a nation and subsequently criticising it for causing damage to humanity while working towards its own interests.

Oh Nationalism was released as a Kindle Book and it became a Kindle bestseller in within the first week of its release. You can find it here: Oh Nationalism!

Sky Beyond the Clouds

Sky Beyond the Clouds is a reality fiction work. The protagonist is a young boy who makes it to the Indian Military, to accomplish the dream of his only companion – his grandfather. He makes new friends in the military world and excels in all the rigorous tests that they are all put through. But what awaits the boy who has always been a victim of destiny, is the worst test of his life.

He finds himself in a mystic valley, the only hope keeping him alive is that of being with a girl he has always admired. What got him into this valley? Would he be able to escape from the looming death? What has destiny in store for the boy who has always struggled in life?

This melancholic tale is a must read for fiction aficionados. The book was first released in 2013 and it received praise from all major newspapers. The book is available on all major online and offline bookstores.

Memoirs of Dreamers (Anthology)

‘Memoirs of Dreamers’ draws together incredible 31 true stories out of 2500 stories published in last 5 years. The introduction of each tale gives a rare glimpse into the complex mind of the author with finest storytelling skills.

Thrilling connections run through all the stories which will capture the minds of the readers and enhance their reading experience. The book is a combination of mind-boggling stories of different genres like Romantic, Suspense, Thriller, Philosophy, Adventure and more. You can find the ebook version here: Memoirs of Dreamers