Twig of cane and other stories

Dibakar Bose is an educated government officer. He is an honest compartmentalized man. He does not mix his duty with his personal life. His life spans over pre-independence and post-independence era. During his long life, he experiences many facets of human life. He showcases his family tradition of self-effacing simplicity to his sons. From heart attack, Dibakar goes to coma. In coma his eventful life randomly rewinds and finally, Dibakar melts into the icy sun.