The Rise Insight is proud to announce that Thakur Ankit Singh, the gifted author behind PIPE DREAM, has been officially nominated for the TRI Literary Awards 2025 Season 03 in the Romance category. We extend our warmest congratulations to the author for this well-deserved recognition. PIPE DREAM is not just a novel—it is a literary journey that has touched the hearts of readers and critics alike, cementing its place as one of the most profound and evocative works of contemporary romantic fiction.
The TRI Literary Awards honor literary excellence that transcends genre conventions, challenges emotional boundaries, and delivers an unforgettable narrative impact. Thakur Ankit Singh’s PIPE DREAM was selected by the panel for its poetic depth, emotional sincerity, and the raw, layered portrayal of love, loss, and healing. At its core, the novel traces the story of Krishna and Radhika, two souls connected across time, space, and suffering. The love that binds them is tender and tormented, both redemptive and ruinous—a theme explored with masterful nuance and artistic grace.
What makes PIPE DREAM a standout contender for the TRI Awards is its blending of lyrical prose with a haunting narrative that dares to enter the inner worlds of mental illness, artistic turmoil, and enduring affection. Krishna’s descent into emotional chaos and his eventual resurrection through memory, art, and love is rendered with breathtaking vulnerability. Radhika, portrayed as both muse and anchor, reflects the strength and quiet power that real love can possess, even in the face of silence and separation. Supporting characters like Bhola and Meera add mythic texture and symbolic weight, creating a story that feels almost spiritual in its message.
The TRI selection committee was particularly moved by the novel’s structure and tone. Through flashbacks, introspective monologues, and surreal imagery, PIPE DREAM offers more than a linear love story—it presents love as a force that lingers across realities, timelines, and choices. In a literary landscape often crowded with formulaic romance, this novel dares to be meditative, messy, and magnificently real. It challenges readers to reflect on their own ‘what ifs’ while embracing the emotional truths of ‘what is.’
In honoring PIPE DREAM, The Rise Insight also recognizes the voice of Thakur Ankit Singh—a writer who combines soul-stirring narrative with a philosophical gaze. His command over language, imagery, and emotional rhythm positions him as a distinct and powerful voice in Indian literature.
Once again, we offer heartfelt congratulations to Thakur Ankit Singh. We look forward to celebrating your remarkable contribution to literature and wish you continued success on your literary journey.
— The Rise Insight, TRI Literary Awards 2025 Team
