Kishori Charan Das was born and schooled in Cuttack and Patna,Das (1924) received his education. He has also authored twenty collections of short stories, six novels, two collections of poetry, and numerous books of essays. He was honoured with the Vishuv Award in 1985, the Sarala Award in 1985, the National Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976, and the Orissa Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976. (1992). Death of an Indian (1984), Wild Peacock and Other Tales (1985), The Prayer Room and Other Stories (1993), The Midnight Sun and Other Stories (1993), and The Journey are some of his works that are available in English translation (2000).
Books Info
| Books name | Samaya Nahi / ସମୟ ନାହିଁ |
| Editor | Dr. Bijayananda Singh |
| No Of pages | 550 |
| Publisher | Orrisa Book Store |
| Publication | 1999 |
| Printed At | NA |
| Distributor | NA |
