It is with great admiration and warmth that we extend our sincerest congratulations to Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash for being honoured with the TRI Literary Award 2025 Season 03 for his remarkable literary work “The Journey…”. In a world increasingly absorbed in fleeting content, this book stands as a timeless reminder of the power of real stories, lived experiences, and emotional truth.
📚 A Deep Dive into “The Journey…” – A Reviewer’s Reflection
As a reader and reviewer, I approached “The Journey…” not merely as a book but as a heartfelt encounter with a human being’s lived experiences—his observations, his travels, his introspections, and most importantly, his emotional evolution. What I found within the pages wasn’t just a collection of personal essays or travel stories—it was a quiet, graceful exploration of life’s complexity narrated with simplicity, sincerity, and an unmistakable emotional depth.
The book opens a window into Dr. Dash’s soul, letting the reader walk beside him through his many memories—sometimes vivid, sometimes subtle—but always real. What sets this collection apart is not merely the subject matter, but the author’s candid voice, his gentle wisdom, and his devotion to authenticity.
Each story or essay included in “The Journey…” is rooted in lived truth. Unlike fictional tales built on imagined worlds, Dr. Dash offers what he has felt, seen, and endured. His writing style is warm, direct, and elegant—free of pretension but filled with poetic sincerity. His stories do not seek to impress; they seek to connect. That in itself is the highest achievement of any memoirist or storyteller.
✨ Realism, Resonance, and Relatability
One of the most striking aspects of the book is how real everything feels. As you read each chapter, you can feel the heartbeat of the moments he describes. Whether he’s narrating a travel episode, a moment of reflection, or a seemingly ordinary incident from his life, Dr. Dash imbues each narrative with a sense of timeless humanity. His writing transports you into his shoes—you see the landscapes he has walked through, feel the emotional turbulence of his reflections, and absorb the warmth of his memories.
But beyond narrative, “The Journey…” is also deeply philosophical, though not in a high-brow, theoretical way. It subtly nudges the reader to introspect on life’s big and small truths: What defines a meaningful life? What stories do we carry in our silence? How do ordinary events shape our inner world?
In this book, the author makes it clear that life itself is the greatest story ever told, and every individual is a carrier of their unique narrative worth sharing.
🌍 From a Village Surrounded by Rivers to the World Stage
When reading the biography of Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash, one can’t help but feel a profound respect. Born in the quiet village of Kumudi, surrounded by rivers Brahmani and Paribhadra, his early life was shaped by both natural beauty and natural disaster. Losing his home to a flood at just two months of age, he began a life that would be defined by resilience, curiosity, and intellect.
His academic and professional journey is nothing short of inspiring—earning a Ph.D. in Physics from NIT Rourkela, becoming a respected teacher and principal, publishing scientific works, representing India on international stages, and contributing to global discussions in Physics, Econophysics, and education.
And yet, in “The Journey…”, what shines through the most is not the résumé, but the humility and emotional intelligence of the man behind it.
🧳 Travel as a Metaphor, Not Just a Motif
One of the most delightful features of the book is how travel stories are embedded in its structure—not as tourist accounts, but as soulful, reflective experiences. These travel narratives are tinged with wonder, introspection, and an undercurrent of existential inquiry. What did the author discover about himself in these new places? What does movement mean when your soul is seeking stillness? How do we carry home within us as we move across borders?
Dr. Dash’s travel pieces serve as gentle philosophical commentaries, as much about inner landscapes as about outer geography.
🎠Emotions That Linger
There are certain stories in “The Journey…” that leave an undeniable emotional imprint. Whether it is the quiet recollection of a personal loss, an act of kindness, a cultural encounter, or a moment of still reflection, the emotions stay with you long after the last page is turned.
And perhaps this is the book’s most poignant achievement: it does not shout, but it echoes. It does not aim to entertain, but to awaken. It does not create fictional drama, but makes you see the drama of real life in all its subtlety.
🌟 Why This Book Deserves the TRI Literary Award
The Rise Insight’s selection of “The Journey…” for the TRI Literary Awards 2025 Season 03 is both fitting and commendable. The book doesn’t rely on literary gimmicks or high-stakes drama. Instead, it relies on truth, humanity, and empathy—qualities that are increasingly rare and valuable in today’s literary world.
This award celebrates works that bridge personal experience with universal relevance, and Dr. Dash’s book is a masterclass in this form. He reminds us that the most profound stories often reside in everyday moments, and that storytelling need not be loud to be powerful.
Certainly! Here is feedback from each of the nine reviewers after reading “The Journey…” by Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash:
1. Prashant Sahu:
“The Journey…” is not just a book, it’s an emotional walkthrough of a lifetime. What touched me most was the way Dr. Dash portrays seemingly ordinary incidents with such emotional clarity that they linger long after reading. It’s rare to find a narrative so honest and grounded in today’s fast-paced world.
2. Sameer Gudhate:
This book is a beautiful reminder that stories don’t need fictional flair to leave an impact. Dr. Dash’s voice is calm yet compelling—his real-life accounts read like meditative reflections that take the reader deeper into the value of simplicity, resilience, and emotional strength.
3. Apeksha Gupta:
What I admired most was the sincerity with which each piece is written. Whether it’s a travel story or a moment of personal realization, the honesty in the writing makes every page relatable. “The Journey…” speaks to the silent corners of the reader’s own heart.
4. Akansha Sinha:
The book quietly moved me. There’s no forced drama here—only the raw truth of life’s ups and downs shared by someone who has truly lived. I found myself pausing often, not just to absorb the story, but to reflect on my own journey through life.
5. Glenville Asbhy:
Dr. Dash masterfully shows that life itself is literature. His words are not only culturally rooted but also universally human. I was especially drawn to how his scientific mind brings a unique clarity to his emotional and philosophical insights.
6. Pooja Sahu:
Reading this book felt like sitting with a wise elder who shares his experiences without judgment. Every chapter unfolds a different emotion, and by the end, I felt like I had traveled through time and memory with a trusted guide. It’s comforting and introspective.
7. Versha Singh:
What captivated me was the blending of memory and travel—how beautifully the author uses physical journeys as metaphors for emotional ones. There’s a quiet elegance in the way he writes, making this collection a soothing yet profound read.
8. Shivangi Yadav:
“The Journey…” reveals that even the smallest events of life can have deep meaning. I was impressed by how naturally Dr. Dash translates lived experience into insightful stories. This book is heartfelt, and it left me both inspired and comforted.
9. Kavita Kaushik:
There is a poetic silence in this book—one that speaks volumes. Dr. Dash doesn’t write to impress, he writes to connect, and in doing so, he achieves something very rare. His words made me see the beauty in my own everyday moments, and that storytelling need not be loud to be powerful.
🌺 Final Thoughts
Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash’s “The Journey…” is a quiet triumph—a testament to the life lived with purpose, to writing grounded in reality, and to the timeless value of honest storytelling. It is a book that offers wisdom without preaching, comfort without denial, and truth without exaggeration.
In honoring this work, the TRI Literary Awards affirm that literature still has a noble role: to connect hearts, preserve memories, and illuminate the beauty of the human experience.
Congratulations again to Dr. Kishore Chandra Dash—your journey has inspired ours.
