Somini Sengupta

About the Author

Somini Sengupta is an acclaimed journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the complexities of modern India for global audiences. A longtime correspondent for The New York Times, she has covered climate change, urban development, and the shifting aspirations of the country's youth with a keen eye for detail and human stories. In her book The End of Karma: Hope and Fury Among India's Young, Sengupta delves into the lives of India's millennial generation, exploring their dreams, frustrations, and the cultural forces reshaping their future amid rapid economic transformation. Drawing from years of on-the-ground experience, her work bridges personal narratives with broader societal trends, offering profound insights into one of the world's most dynamic nations.