Liberal Hearts by Nayantara Violet Alva in Paperback

Nayantara Violet Alva grew up in Delhi and Bengaluru and currently resides in Mumbai. She graduated from Ashoka University in 2019 and has since worked as a producer for popular shows like Anupama on Disney-Star, while also creating original content for JioCinema. Her novel, Liberal Hearts, draws inspiration from her college experience and presents complex and thought-provoking themes in an amusing and relatable manner. As the protagonist, Namya, enters the elite Maurya College of Liberal Arts in rural Haryana, she is surrounded by privileged peers who prioritize indulgence over academic success. Meanwhile, hometown hero Vir Kumar Yadav abandons his promising future to sell overpriced alcohol to Mauryan students, struggling to support his family. , Namya's affections for Vir are apparent, but he tries to deny the possibility of a relationship due to their differing backgrounds.