In the heart of western Odisha, Korok, a Gond gardener, faces eviction from his ancestral village. The government and a mining company eye the sacred hill for its aluminum ore. Against overwhelming odds, Korok and Anchita, a young artist, resist the powerful forces threatening their home. Explore themes of indigenous rights, environmentalism, and corporate greed in Siddhartha Sarma’s captivating “Year of the Weeds.” Discover how resilience blooms amidst destruction. ISBN: 9789387103115