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Pratibha Rai (born 21 January 1943) is an Indian Odia-language writer. She is the first Odia woman writer to receive the Jnanpith Award. She is the fourth Odia and seventh female writer in India to be honored with the Jnanpith Award. She won the Sharla Award in 1990 and the first woman statue in the country in 1991 for her book “Yajnaseni” (1985). The book was later translated into seven languages.Her first novel, Barsha Basanta and Baishakh, was well-received by readers in 1974.

Swapnara Alaska is a compelling novel by the renowned Odia author, Pratibha Ray, that talks about human longing, hope, dreams, and the pursuit of life’s purpose. The novel follows the lives of two female protagonists, who come from different backgrounds but share a common dream of visiting Alaska, a place they have only heard of through books and stories. The story is set in the backdrop of Odisha and delves deep into the psyche of the two women as they navigate through life, love, loss, and their burning desire to experience the world outside. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as the protagonists face various challenges, both internal and external, on their path to realizing their dream. The book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of dreams and the indomitable spirit of human beings.