“Some friendships begin with a cup of tea. This one began in a hospital bed.”
When Ayan arrives at university, he expects freedom, friendships, and a fresh start. Instead, he finds himself sick, alone, and lost—misdiagnosed, mocked, and wondering if he chose the wrong life altogether. Then one unexpected visit changes everything, pulling him into a loud, chaotic brotherhood bound by chai, arguments, laughter, and fierce loyalty.
Just as Ayan begins to feel at home, a fleeting moment under a rain-soaked gulmohar tree alters his world again. A silent girl in white. A glance that lasts seconds. A feeling that refuses to fade. Finding her becomes an obsession—and loving her forces Ayan to confront how far he is willing to go for a chance at connection.
The New Star is a warm, funny, and emotionally charged coming-of-age story about friendship, first love, moral crossroads, and the people who show up when it matters most. Set in the heart of a university campus, it captures the magic of beginnings—where one small moment can change everything."
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IFTIKAR JAHID
Iftikar Jahid is an ardent admirer of the Persian poet Rumi and a firm believer in the quiet music of life. His writing style is familiar and simple on the surface, yet layered with thoughts that linger long after the last line, inviting readers to pause and reflect.
He began his literary journey with poetry and gained international recognition from DW World Germany for his writing on the cultural resonance between Günter Grass and Bengal. His works have appeared in several online magazines, and his short story published in Unish Kuri, one of Bengal’s leading literary magazines, marked an important milestone in his fiction writing.
A health professional by profession, Jahid balances work with sensitivity, routine with reflection. When not writing, he finds inspiration in travel and trekking, carrying stories from roads less taken into his quiet, deeply human narratives.
