This book is "Ek Duniya: Samanantar" (एक दुनिया: समानांतर), an essential anthology of post-independence Hindi short stories edited by the renowned writer Rajendra Yadav. 

Key Details

Editor: Rajendra Yadav, a pivotal figure in the "Nayi Kahani" (New Story) movement in Hindi literature.

Genre: Hindi Literature / Fiction Anthology.

Content: It is considered a definitive "handbook" of post-1947 Hindi short stories. The collection features diverse writers and explores themes of social inequality, women's liberation, personal identity, and the complexities of modern human relationships.

Significance: The book's introduction is famous in literary circles for its bold analysis and critical insight into the evolution of the short story form.