Dr. Vishal Golay’s ‘The Nine’ Honoured with the Golden Book Award 2025

Siliguri, January 31, 2025: The Nine: Stories of Asymptotic Lives, a short story collection by Dr. Vishal Golay, has been awarded the Golden Book Award 2025 in the Empowering Fiction category. The book, published by Salbari-based publishing house BukAnt, has brought recognition to both the author and the publisher.

Poet Gyanendra Khatiwada shared his thoughts on the achievement, saying, “The emergence of BukAnt as a publishing house in Salbari and its book The Nine winning the Golden Book Award within such a short span of publishing experience is really a significant achievement for Salbari and our region itself.”

Translator Naresh K. Shahi emphasized the significance of the award, stating, “For an Indian Nepali-speaking author to be awarded in English literature is a matter of pride for the entire Indian Nepali community. May Dr. Golay’s success serve as an inspiration for aspiring writers from this region, encouraging them to bring forth challenging, original, and transformative regional narratives into the mainstream.”

On behalf of BukAnt, Raja Puniani said, “Achieving a national-level award with a debut book is not just a personal accomplishment for Dr.Golay but also a milestone for our region. This proves how regional literature can stand on equal footing with mainstream writing.”

Already an Amazon bestseller, this book illuminates the power of literature, offering a fresh perspective on human experiences.

The Nine is a collection of nine short stories inspired by the lives of patients affected by kidney-related ailments. Seamlessly blending medical knowledge with rich storytelling, the book explores themes of human resilience, hope, and the emotional struggles of life and death. Written by nephrologist Dr.Golay, the book presents a rare perspective on the intersection of medicine and humanity. Recognized with the Golden Book Award, this literary work has touched the hearts of readers and inspired many.

Dr. Vishal Golay is not only a leading nephrologist from Siliguri but also an exceptional storyteller. His ability to bring human sensitivity and medical experiences to life through narratives is unparalleled. Through his literary journey, he has won the admiration of both readers and critics, leading his debut work to receive the prestigious Golden Book Award.

Following the success of its first edition, the newly reprinted edition of The Nine is now available on Amazon.