In this episode of The Hindu on Books, Pallavi Aiyer speaks to us on her latest book 'Orienting: An Indian In Japan'. Through the book, Pallavi Aiyer draws a comparative image between the life in India and Japan. She draws a contrast between the way of life, environment and the general state of India and Japan.

She also raises the issue of race, caste and other arbitrary societal norms which are posted in the minds of Indians where no such exist in Japan. One of the key difference she draws in the safety of women and children in India when compared to Japan.

Through her work, she tries to let the reader hope; Whether can India do and be better.

Host: Kallol Bhattacherjee, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu

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