The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories by Ruskin Bond

“The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories” is a collection of short stories written by Ruskin Bond, published in 1988. Ruskin Bond is a well-known Indian author who has written extensively on nature, childhood, and life in the hills.

The book contains twenty-one short stories, each of which is set in the hills of northern India and explores themes such as love, loss, loneliness, and nostalgia. The stories are written in Bond’s characteristic simple, yet evocative style, and capture the beauty and simplicity of life in the hills.

The title story, “The Night Train at Deoli,” is one of Bond’s most famous works and is widely anthologized. It tells the story of a young college student who falls in love with a girl he meets at a railway station in the hills. The story captures the innocence and longing of young love and is considered a classic of Indian literature.

Other stories in the collection include “The Woman on Platform No. 8,” “The Room of Many Colours,” and “The Boy Who Broke the Bank,” among others. Each story is a gem in its own right and showcases Bond’s talent for capturing the essence of life in the hills in his writing.

Overall, “The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories” is a must-read for anyone who enjoys short stories and is interested in Indian literature and culture.