About Rachhpal and the story behind the Fox
Rachhpal Sahota is a Punjabi-American author, scientist, and playwright whose work masterfully bridges literature, science, and cultural advocacy. His novels, Chasing Dignity and Aapey Di Bhaal (ਆਪੇ ਦੀ ਭਾਲ਼), explore caste dynamics in Punjab and have earned critical acclaim for their authentic portrayals of resilience and societal transformation.
Born in Punjab, India, Sahota earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of South Carolina, where he developed groundbreaking computational tools for cancer diagnostics. After a two-year academic tenure at North Carolina State University, he joined Procter & Gamble, where he played a pivotal role in pharmaceutical drug development during a distinguished career spanning over two decades.
A passionate advocate for health and social issues, Sahota authored a widely read nutrition column in Ajit Jalandhar from 2007 to 2009, reaching a vast Punjabi-speaking audience. His creative pursuits extend to directing Punjabi dramas and writing bilingual blogs, most notably on his platform, Rush Talk.
Sahota’s literary achievements have been celebrated internationally, with high-profile book launches in Vancouver, Brampton, Cincinnati, and Chandigarh. His work has been featured in The Wire, Hindustan Times, Punjab Times, and numerous local newspapers, underscoring his influence as both a storyteller and cultural ambassador.
The Story behind the Fox
Once, in a quiet room, I saw a fox perched on a log, holding a book — like it had been waiting there for centuries, reading the world as it turned. I didn’t know it then, but that fox would follow me through time.
It was there in the early days, when I dreamed of Educity. It was there again, years later, in a painting — a portrait of my wife and me looking into the long corridor of our past. And still, the fox sat quietly, unchanged. Not a logo. A witness.
A spirit of reflection. A symbol of wisdom.
The fox didn’t come to speak. It came to listen.
And through Rush Talk, it finally found its voice.
What Rush Talk Stands For
🧠 The Quiet Power of Thought
Thoughtful storytelling and science that respects the reader’s mind. Whether through fiction or research, I believe in writing that speaks softly but lingers deeply — like a fox quietly reading in the woods.
🔍 Curiosity Without Borders
Explorations from microbiomes to memory, love to AI. I follow questions wherever they lead, connecting disciplines, ideas, and stories in ways that spark wonder and dialogue.
🎤 When Silence Finds a Voice
Helping others find theirs through words, reflection, and shared ideas. I write for those who haven’t yet spoken, and for those who have — but were never truly heard.
Inspired by a fox who read before I did
