Book Salon: Narcopolis

Wednesday, August 19, 2026•6:30 PM

His debut novel Narcopolis (2012), which draws on his experience with addiction, takes readers into the opium dens of Mumbai. It reveals the city’s hidden underworld, exposing marginal characters and their stories, drawing the reader into a hazy but vivid urban people-scape shaped by addiction, survival, and change.

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About Asia Society Texas Center

This center serves as the leading educational organization in the region dedicated to strengthening partnerships and promoting mutual understanding of Asian cultures. It functions as a cultural hub that connects people through diverse artistic representation.story_potoo

1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004

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