Who the Cap Fits

About the Book

Who the Cap Fits follows the trials and tribulations of Khrawbor, a young man lured into the life of a militant. Set in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya in the North-Eastern region of India, the story follows the pattern familiar to many who live in militancy infected areas. His ideology is symptomatic of the frustrations experienced by many youth, living in similar circumstances, who do not see a future for themselves within the existing system. This story is told from the eyes of the father, who however, stays anonymous throughout the story. The book captures in a capsule, the ethos that prevailed during the short, but volatile, period in the history of the Khasi people of Meghalaya

About the Author

Robert Garnett Lyngdoh, also popularly known as Bob or R. G., is a well-known personality in the northeast of India. Qualified as an MBA from the prestigious XLRI, Jamshedpur, he has traversed a colourful career path. Founder member of the once popular R&B band Mojo, he is known for his straight talk which is apparent from the lyrics he wrote for the band. During his foray in politics, he was appointed Home Minister of Meghalaya at a time when militancy was at its peak in the Khasi Hills Region of Meghalaya. He is known, and remembered, for the tough stand he took to resolve the problems of militancy bring the militants to the mainstream. He is also loved and respected for the steps he took to popularise and promote tourism and tourism-related activities, especially in the rural sector, of Meghalaya. As Chairman of the Meghalaya Tourism Development Forum, and as CEO of the Meghalaya Livelihood Improvement Finance Company of Meghalaya, he has worked diligently to help boost the sagging rural economy in the state. Presently, he is the vice-chancellor of the Martin Luther Christian University. He has previously published a book of his poems and photographs titled, A Point of View.