Dr. Cheman Singh's new book, Kummarikuntoni Kathalu, archives rural life in 1970s and 1980s northern Telangana.
The narrative, spanning 42 chapters, offers a reflective look at village dynamics, including caste and class issues.
The book incorporates digital illustrations by the author’s son, Suraj, and reflects on the influence of the Naxalite movement.
Literary figures Allam Rajaiah and Nandini Sidda Reddy have praised the book for its importance in preserving local social history.