Dhanbad, Jharkhand: Author Vivek Anand is preparing for the official unveiling of his highly anticipated debut edition “Stories from Wasseypur” in association with Blue Rose Publishers. The launch event, scheduled to take place in Dhanbad, widely recognized as India’s coal powerhouse, is expected to draw major attention as it brings together historical references, personal accounts, and gripping storytelling. The forthcoming press release will include essential details about the book, its genre, publishing partner, and a comprehensive overview of its narrative that delves into the tense and concealed world of Dhanbad’s coal mafia.
The partnership between Vivek Anand and Blue Rose Publishers highlights a strong mutual goal: elevating regional Indian literature on global platforms. Blue Rose, which maintains an extensive national distribution network, collaborates with popular marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, while international accessibility will be supported through Book Bistro UK. This ensures that “Stories from Wasseypur” will reach a vast and diverse readership, reinforcing the shared vision of giving India’s local stories international exposure.
Set within the raw and intense environment of Dhanbad, “Stories from Wasseypur” draws from the life and conflicts that define the coal belt. The city once gained widespread fame when Anurag Kashyap’s iconic project “Gangs of Wasseypur” brought its name to mainstream culture. Vivek Anand revisits this world not through cinema but through the written word, building a layered portrait of a region shaped by rivalry, politics, and survival against the odds. His work takes readers beyond the visible landscape, into the hidden corridors of power where violence and ambition collide.
Being a native of Dhanbad, Vivek Anand offers insight that only someone deeply familiar with the land could bring. His understanding of its culture and political connections helps him portray the city with precision. As acknowledged in coverage by media outlets like ThePrint, Anand has spent years observing influential families of the region, including the legacy surrounding the Singh Mansion. These experiences lend authenticity to his storytelling and allow him to capture the socio political tensions that dominate Dhanbad with remarkable clarity.
Recent features from Business Insider once again underline Dhanbad’s title as India’s Coal Capital, citing more than 156 functioning coal mines that collectively produce millions of tonnes of coal every year. The mining sector in the region, valued in hundreds of crores, plays a vital role in the national economy. In “Stories from Wasseypur”, Anand aligns this industrial dominance with the personal stories of individuals who navigate wealth, danger, and unending struggle. His writing reflects how the power of coal shapes every life touched by it, creating an atmosphere that is both haunting and compelling.
The book does not shy away from recounting the darker chapters of the city’s past. It references incidents that once stunned the region, including the shooting of a Congress leader during a wedding at Dhanbad Club, an act that triggered public outrage and a day long curfew. Another striking episode includes the murder of Suresh Singh, a coal trader shot in broad daylight near the residence of the city’s top police official. These real events form the emotional core of Anand’s narrative, offering readers a raw view of the turmoil that defines Dhanbad.
Vivek Anand’s early life remains closely tied to Dhanbad. He attended Delhi Public School before moving to West Bengal for higher education. He graduated in Business Management from Advanced Information and Management Studies, Durgapur in 2011, and later completed a Postgraduate program in Management from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management, New Delhi, under an IMI Belgium University collaboration in 2014.
Beyond academics, sports shaped much of his personality. As a fast bowler trained at Dhanbad Cricket Academy and Videocon Cricket Academy in Kolkata, Vivek grew up with discipline and a strong competitive spirit. Today, he resides in Pune where he works as a Tech Associate at Tech Mahindra while continuing his pursuit of writing and storytelling.
His wide ranging experiences across different disciplines enrich the cinematic tone of his work. “Stories from Wasseypur” brings together years of observation, personal insight, and a storyteller’s instinct to portray a world defined by power, politics, and unspoken truths. Backed by Blue Rose Publishers and available across Amazon, Flipkart, and Book Bistro UK, the book is set to connect with readers across continents.
Vivek Anand sums up the spirit of his book with a striking line: “There are two laws in Dhanbad — one for those who challenge power and another for those who hold it.” The release of “Stories from Wasseypur” promises an intense journey into India’s coal capital, capturing a city where alliances shift quickly and survival depends on strength as much as wit.
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