Shooting the Sun by Nandita Haksar is a sharp, urgent account of the violence in Manipur and the disturbing silence that followed. Written with the force of reportage and the depth of lived inquiry, the book examines how conflict takes shape when political decisions, social tensions, and public inaction collide.
Readers looking for a serious nonfiction read on conflict, justice, and accountability will find this a compelling and unsettling study. Shooting the Sun offers insight into one of India’s most painful crises, making it essential for those interested in contemporary politics, human rights, and the stories behind the headlines.
