Author, Thought Leader and
the General Editor of Penguin series,
The Story of Indian Business

Author of India Becoming and Better to Have Gone
and former columnist for The New York Times

"A landmark collection of
true life stories from India"

12th A N N I V E R S A R Y E D I T I O N O F

"It was a full-moon night. The cicadas had gone to sleep, as had the big and little beasts that had been chattering and baying at the dusk. Through an eerie silence, Manu walked in the woods, spotting on the jungle path the milky silver moonlight drops filtering through the treetops: the magical cosmos of a silver-glazed forest. Even through the silence, he sensed how alive the dark was, however alone he appeared to be."

In this much-acclaimed collection of real-life stories of nine unknown men and a woman, Joshua Newton reveals deep truths about the Indian ways of living.

TO BE RE-RELEASED AS TWO BOOKS!
COMING TO YOU ON 26 JANUARY 2026

Filmmaker of three blockbuster movies and the winner of the International Federation of Film Critics award

R I T U

A delicate and poignant story of friendships and shadows.

J O S H U A N E W T O N' S

Widely acclaimed as the 'coming-of-age' of Malayalam cinema, Ritu remains the quintessential poster child of the industry's new wave. Even years after its release—and amidst an avalanche of contemporary films—critics continue to praise its sensitive, melancholic portrayal of the tumultuous emotions ravaging three young minds at the pinnacle of success. It is an engrossing, intricate slice-of-life that deftly captures the nuances of growing up together and,
ultimately, growing apart.

"..the star of the film is most definitely the script, which builds the characters and plays with the emotions
and internal conflicts."
IMDB

Global Publishing Director at
McKinsey & Company, USA

T B B M

"A magical visual reading experience!"

J O S H U A N E W T O N' S

On a strange island called Kuhuma in the sea of Pasifikka, a 13-year-old boy receives a blood-chilling prophecy in his sleep: In a hundred days, the earth will burst into 16 sub-planets. That very same week, a team of highly-trained assassins arrive to massacre the boy and his family. On this mysterious mountain island then unfolds a gripping spiritual mystery around the untold darkness of humans that will alter the destiny of mankind.

"This chilling novel took my breath away!"
Book Reviewer

Author of eight novels including 'Ancient Promises'

Bookshelf

Some of the writings that eventually got out of his drawer.

SIX ghostwritten books for path-breaking entrepreneurs & opinion leaders, including those published by Penguin Random House India and Rupa Publications.

THREE published books under own name that include, a creative non-fiction, a philosophical monograph, and a spiritual thriller novel.

HUNDREDS of current affairs articles, magazine features, news reports, interviews, industry analysis, white papers, advertising copy, social media posts for clients & more..

Editor, Open Magazine

1. What do you write mostly?

I specialise in creative non-fiction and literary storytelling. Portrait profiles, narrative non-fiction, life writing.. If something needs to be explained clearly, I think I’m useful.

2. Are you an author or a ghostwriter who writes for others?

Both. Some projects need my name while others need my discretion. I have ghostwritten five much-appreciated books for high net-worth individuals across India—some of them published by Penguin Random House and Rupa Publishers.

3. Do you accept assignments from editors or publishers?

Yea, I write literary essays, travel pieces, and cultural features commissioned by editors and publishers seeking distinctive, contemplative non-fiction. My work has appeared in over 60 publications worldwide. I bring decades of editorial experience to every assignment.

4. What’s your process for commissioned work?

First I listen and do research to understand the need for the narrative, then the beneficiary audience, and the final goal. I then propose a structure, tone, and timeline. Writing is done in close consultation, with drafts shared at key timeline milestones. Earthopia® also offers design, printing, production and publishing support as well.

5. Mind telling us about your background?

I worked as a reporter and features editor for Indian newspapers and American and British magazines for more than two decades. Other than the five ghostwritten books for clients, I've to my name a book of philosophical notes, two creative non-fiction books, two movies and a spiritual thriller novel. A brief overview appears on my Wikipedia page.

7. How can we get in touch with you?

Please reach me at josh@earthopia.co. Happy to reply promptly.

6. What makes your writing unique?

Well, that's for you to judge :-) I think I write with a contemplative eye—bringing literary grace, some philosophical depth, and a cultural sensitivity to the final material. Whether it’s a village healer or a global CEO, I try to reveal the soul of the subject. Twenty-plus years in journalism taught me to understand systems, people, and their blind spots as well.

Author of The 'Taliban Cricket Club'

American-born Indian sociologist and prolific writer

Playwright, novelist, poet, short story writer, literary critic & reviewer.