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Batik Rain is a short-story collection that explains the complexities that layer Indians in foreign lands. Summary of the Book Batik Rain and Other Stories is a compilation of six short stories that explore the theme of cross-cultural conflict, which Indians experience in foreign countries. The stories are set in different locations from the lush rice fields of Bali to the crowded streets of Hyderabad. The stories are penned down in an evocative literary style bringing out the deepest fears and anxiety of the characters, as they embark on their personal journeys in search of the self. About Ashiwini Devare Ashwini Devare is an Indian author and freelance journalist. She completed her Master’s in Journalism from the American University in Washington DC. She was a former correspondent with BBC Asia and she has worked for several news channels including CNBC in Mumbai and CTV News in USA. Her articles have appeared in various publications including the Boston Globe, Times of India, and IBN.