'Mind Matters': A literary event

<div class="section1"><div class="Normal">MUMBAI: <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">The Times of India</span>''s release of <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">Mind Matters</span> by Jug Suraiya represents a noteworthy literary event. <br /><br />The book is a collection of Suraiya''s writings on themes such as metaphysics, terrorism, language and literature.<br /><br />An associate editor with <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">The Times of India</span>, and best known for his satirical column Jugular Vein, Suraiya is also, together with artist Neelabh Banerjee, the co-creator of the Dubyaman comic strip, which appears daily in the newspaper. <br /><br />Although he is popularly known as a humour writer, this anthology of Jug Suraiya''s takes a reflective look at philosophical, social, literary and political issues. <br /><br />“Mind Matters is a collection that reflects another aspect of my writing,'''' says Suraiya, who feels that, Society tends to slot writers. And writers keep surprising society. I don''t define as a Sunday columnist funny middle writer.'''' <br /><br />The book, which is compilation of his articles have appeared in <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">The Times of India</span> over the years, loaded with provocative thoughts that question prevailing orthodoxy and challenge the reader to re-evaluate old beliefs from perspective. <br /><br />The articles constitute an exploration trends, ideas and events have shaped our times.<br /><br />The book can be by going www.bestsellers.indiatimes com or by calling 600-600.</div> </div>