Dubai-Based Author&Journalist PurvaGrover Returns to Hometown Chandigarh with Latest Book #icouldhavebeenaninstapost
Purva Grover, Indian author, journalist, and creative entrepreneur based in Dubai, UAE, returned to her hometown Chandigarh this April as part of a special book tour to promote her latest title *#icouldhavebeenaninstapost* (Ukiyoto Publishing, 2024). The book marks her fourth literary work and was officially launched in Chandigarh, the city where her literary and journalistic journey first began.
Grover, who was born in Chandigarh and is an alumna of Panjab University, also spent the early years of her career working with leading publications such as The Tribune, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, and India Today. During her April 2025 visit, she connected with young readers and writers through a series of signings, readings, and creative writing workshops across the city.
As part of the Chandigarh leg of her tour, Grover held a lively discussion and book presentation on April 19 at *The Hedgehog Café*, Sector 7. The event drew a crowd of avid readers who engaged with the author on the evolving nature of storytelling in the digital age.
She also visited Ankur School, Panjab University, Bahrisons Booksellers, Capital Book Depot, and other literary hubs. Notably, Grover conducted a special storytelling and writing session with the girls at KitabGhar, Bapudham Colony, an initiative run by NGO Yuvsatta.
“Chandigarh is home in more ways than one—it is where I learned about love, life, loss, and living. It’s a place that lives in my heart, and I am grateful to get this chance to rewind and share my stories here,” said Grover.
*#icouldhavebeenaninstapost* is a candid reflection on modern reading and writing habits in the age of social media. Speaking about the book, Grover said,> “Reading today is often ‘snackable’—words consumed in bite-sized pieces as we wait for a cab, brew a coffee, or scroll between meetings. This book aims to record this shift, offering honest, introspective, and screenshot-worthy thoughts that mirror the emotions we sometimes forget to feel. It’s not a guidebook, but a gentle reminder to pause and reflect.”
With previous titles including *The Trees Told Me So* (2017), *It Was the Year 2020* (2021), and *She* (2021), Grover continues to offer thought-provoking takes on womanhood, memory, and the human experience. Her work has appeared in multiple languages and platforms globally.
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