Dehradun, Sept. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Haldwani, 10 Sep: A fresh voice from Uttarakhand is stepping into the world of literature with remarkable confidence. MKS Bisht (Manvendra Singh Bisht), a class 12 student of Aryaman Vikram Birla School, Haldwani, and a recent TEDx speaker, has released his debut book, The Oxygen Countdown. The novel is a gripping science-thriller that explores the fragile line between human ambition, greed, and hope. Set against the backdrop of a collapsing world, it blends fast-paced suspense with profound social reflection. Early readers have described it as an unputdownable story filled with unexpected twists and thought-provoking moments.

Speaking about his inspiration, Bisht shared, "This book is more than...