On the occasion of World Science Day, the debut novel of Mrs. Nita Bajoria ‘The Leap’ was launched at Birla Planetorium. The book is a contemporary social science fiction and is set in the present time. Coupled with flashbacks, the story is told in the context of The Red Planet Project. The project is a private non-profit venture to establish a permanent settlement on Mars.

The evening also witnessed a conversation on the novel in the esteemed presence of eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar. The Speaker for the evening was Dr. Duari, Director M.P Birla Planetarium moderated by Mrs. Oindrilla Dutta.

The author mentioned how she had left her business to pursue her passion. She feels contented now that the book is out. She also mentioned that she has interviewed many friends across the globe to bring more life to the characters in the book.

Priyanka Dutta