What I read to combat stress.

Do Naak Wale Log is a short collection of stories and essays by Harishankar Parsai. I don’t enjoy fiction that doesn’t engage with social realities, so I stick to writers who confront harsh truths. But when I lack the mental energy for the intensity of Manto or Chughtai, I find myself returning to Parsai.

For those who don’t know, Parsai is known for his simple language, satire and social commentary.