Inauguration of Nilesh Kumar Dashs English Novel

Tell Me a Beautiful Lie
A Psychological Literary Journey Between Truth and Lie
Literature is the finest expression of the most delicate, unspoken, and profound emotions of the human mind. When truth and imagination, emotion and mystery come together in harmony, literature truly comes alive. Viewed from this perspective, Nilesh Kumar Dash’s English novel Tell Me a Beautiful Lie emerges as a deep, thoughtful, and captivating work of art.
The formal inauguration of the novel was held on 26 December 2025 at 1:30 PM at the campus of Jagabandhu Dash Degree Women’s College, Kadalipali, in a rich literary atmosphere. The programme was presided over by Smt. Padmini Dash, Principal of the college.
Dr. Chittaranjan Sahu, Registrar of Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, attended the event as the Chief Guest and delivered an insightful address on the novel’s theme, its psychological depth, and its relevance to contemporary society. Dr. Umesh Chandra Mahapatra, Professor of English, Panchayat College, Bargarh, and Shri Manabhanjan Panigrahi, Lecturer in English, Panchayat College, Bargarh, graced the occasion as distinguished guests and offered thoughtful observations on the novel’s style, narrative structure, and character portrayal.Literary Review of the Novel
Tell Me a Beautiful Lie is essentially a psychological thriller woven around the complexities of human relationships, inner conflicts, and the delicate boundary between truth and falsehood. The novel confronts the reader with a compelling question:
Does truth always set us free, or can a “beautiful lie” sometimes give us the strength to survive?
The author portrays, with great sensitivity, the emotional wounds, hidden fears, and unfulfilled desires of his characters. There are no absolute heroes or villains in the story—only human beings struggling with their own truths and lies.
Though the language of the novel is simple, its emotional depth is powerful and lasting. As the story unfolds, readers are gently compelled to reflect on their own lives and inner realities.

Tell Me a Beautiful Lie is not merely a novel—it is a dialogue with the human conscience. Through this work, Nilesh Kumar Dash has firmly established himself as a sensitive, thoughtful, and promising voice in contemporary English literature. It can confidently be said that his literary journey will grow even stronger in the years to come.