Bharati Sen

Bharati Sen originally spent much of her childhood growing up in Myanmar and West Bengal. She completed a master's degree in International Relations in India before moving to the United States. Much of her writing is inspired while living in the city of Kolkata, focusing on ordinary individuals and providing fascinating glimpses into the challenges of being a woman in India. On the Banks of River Sarayu is a collection of short stories detailing the lives of hidden individuals, particularly women, describing the emotional and raging disparities that often lead to bittersweet endings. The book is now an award-winning finalist in the Women's Issues category of the 2020 International Book Awards as well as the 2020 MiPA Midwest Book Award in the category of Short Stories. Bharati currently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband and two sons.