Ash in the Belly: India’s Unfinished Battle Against Hunger by Harsh Mander is a searching and humane exploration of hunger, poverty, and the unequal realities that continue to shape India. Drawing on deeply felt observation and social concern, the book looks beyond statistics to the lived experience of deprivation and the moral questions it raises.
This thoughtful read will appeal to readers interested in public issues, social justice, and contemporary India. With clarity and urgency, Ash in the Belly invites reflection on why hunger persists and what it will take to build a more just society.
