From facts to fiction

ANDHYA Rajasekhar is a mentor who taught us that the cornerstone of journalism is truth. I walk through the memory lanes of 2018 and recall myself listening to this HOD's lectures and seminars. With her commitment to excellence in teaching and writing, she trained us to be the fact-reporting journalists.

- SONU M KOTHARI

Cut to 2024, I listen to her, a journalist and my professor, on the dias. She is now retired and has authored her debut book 'Finding Herself'. The book is a "coming of age story of a girl named Anupama, which means unique and incomparable," shared Sandhya. It deals with the "universal emotions of family, social inclusiveness, courage, patience and acceptance".

Oviya Om Prakash, a student, shared her perspective on this book. "Her characters in the book are all ambitious just like her. Knowing Sandhya Ma'am, she is really dedicated towards every task, she does and that comes out beautifully in the book, where the characters are determined to accomplish their goals. It motivates us to achieve our targets."

The literary journey