Author Sunali Singh Ranaa’s Book ‘Whispers in the Cursed Desert: Inked in Blood’ Unveiled

Chandigarh, February 18, 2026: In a special event celebrating literature and creativity, author Sunali Singh Ranaa’s debut book “Whispers in the Cursed Desert: Inked in Blood” (The Enchanted Dunes Saga- Volume I) was officially launched at Bahrisons in Sec 8, Chandigarh. The occasion witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities from the fields of literature, education, industry, and society. In future two more volumes of the book will be published. Notably; Sunali Singh Ranaa, is an energy sector consultant associated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Speaking about the book, Sunali explained that it is a mysterious and magical tale centered on a young woman named Layla, who sets out to uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious death. During her journey, she encounters hidden worlds, lost cities, and dangerous magic, gradually realizing that she is about to unearth a much larger mystery and that she is the target of a sinister conspiracy. She added that while the story is filled with magic, mystery, and courage, at its core it is the journey of a young woman discovering and embracing her own power.
Sunali shared that her love for storytelling began in childhood through stories narrated by her mother. During her school years, she received many opportunities for storytelling and participated successfully in competitions. Even during her professional career, she continued writing her thoughts in a diary, which later guided her toward creative writing.
She described the desert in her story as more than just a landscape of sand, calling it a symbol of isolation, endurance, and hidden emotions. According to her, the desert represents memories and experiences that may fade with time but never truly disappear.
Reflecting on her transition from a technical field to storytelling, Sunali said that numbers teach structure while policy helps in understanding systems and people. Her professional interactions with individuals from diverse sectors helped her realize that every industry and institution carries a human story — whether of struggle, ambition, or difficult choices. For her, storytelling is a medium to understand the world better and to find inspiration in life.
The event was graced by Saurabh Kumar(IFS), Director, Department of Environment Chandigarh Administration who also unveiled the book. Others present included former Advocate General of Haryana and former Chairman of Punjab State Cooperative Bank, Rana Virender Singh. Other notable guests included former member of the Punjab NRI Commission, Gurjeet Lehal; senior educationist Jaswant Lehal; and Maison De Fabric owners Ratnavli Sekhon and Rattanjot Dhillon.
During the book unveiling event, Sunali shared the inspiration behind the book, her views on women empowerment, and her experiences as a writer with the audience. The guests congratulated the author on her debut book and described it as a commendable contribution to the literary world. The programme proved to be inspiring and memorable for literature enthusiasts.
About Sunali Singh Ranaa: Sunali Singh Ranaa is an energy sector professional with an academic background in economics and international trade law. She holds an LL.M. degree in International Trade Law and Policy. For over six years, she led the Energy Department for the Northern Region of CII, where she played an important role in promoting sustainable energy initiatives and policy dialogue. Currently, she is leading major projects in energy and telecom with India Infrastructure Publishing Private Limited. Her work remains focused on informed, responsible, and future-ready development sectors.