Laughing Through the Chaos of Parenthood: Launch of CTRL+ MUM at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 proudly presents the launch of CTRL+ MUM: The Parent Trap You Walked Into Willingly by Rajani Tewari—a refreshingly honest, witty, and deeply human book that captures modern-day parenting exactly as it is: messy, magical, exhausting, hilarious, and full of unexpected love.
This is a book that doesn’t pretend to have answers. Instead, it offers recognition, laughter, and reassurance to every parent who has ever wondered if they’re doing it all wrong.
About the Book
CTRL+ MUM is not a parenting manual—and that’s precisely why it works.
Written with sharp observation, vulnerability, and humour, this book dives into the everyday chaos of raising children in a hyper-demanding world. From unfinished homework and sibling wars to midnight fevers and emotional meltdowns, Rajani Tewari transforms ordinary parenting moments into stories that are laugh-out-loud funny and quietly profound.
What makes this book stand out is its emotional range. One moment you’ll smile in recognition; the next, you’ll pause—moved by a line that hits far closer to home than expected. The narrative is made even more intimate by the inclusion of the child’s “Dear Diary” entries, which add charm, tenderness, and surprising wisdom to each chapter.
This book speaks to:
- The guilt, love, exhaustion, and joy of modern parenting
- The silent pressure to “do it right” in a world full of opinions
- The confused, well-meaning humans behind the titles of Mom and Dad
Universal, judgment-free, and profoundly relatable, CTRL+ MUM reminds us that parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.
The Book Launch Showcase
New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
The launch of CTRL+ MUM: The Parent Trap You Walked Into Willingly will be showcased at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 as part of the fair’s celebration of authentic, relatable storytelling.
Please note: the author will not be present at the event.
Event Highlights:
- An introduction to the themes and heart of CTRL+ MUM
- Reflections on modern parenting, guilt, humour, and self-compassion
- A closer look at how everyday family chaos becomes meaningful storytelling
- A warm, relatable experience for parents, caregivers, and adult readers
This showcase offers visitors an opportunity to connect with a story that mirrors real homes, real emotions, and real families—without filters or perfection.
About the Author – Rajani Tewari
Rajani Tewari brings parenting to the page with a rare mix of hilarity, honesty, and heart. In CTRL+ MUM, she takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the messy, magical, and mildly maddening world of raising children—while trying (and sometimes failing) to hold on to sanity.
Her writing blends witty observation, heartfelt confession, and poetic reflection. Everyday chaos—school projects, mom-dad debates, sibling squabbles, and sleepless nights—becomes moments of insight and connection under her thoughtful lens.
An accomplished HR leader and a mother herself, Rajani writes with lived experience, compassion, and just enough sass to keep readers smiling through their own parenting missteps.
Why You Need CTRL+ MUM
This book is perfect for readers who:
- Feel overwhelmed but deeply devoted as parents
- Are tired of unrealistic parenting standards
- Want to understand the emotional world of families better
- Believe laughter is survival
By the end of the book, readers will:
- Feel seen, validated, and less alone
- Laugh at moments they once felt guilty about
- Appreciate the quiet magic hidden in everyday chaos
- Realise that imperfect parenting can still be deeply meaningful
Discover CTRL+ MUM at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026—a book that doesn’t teach you how to parent, but gently reminds you that you’re already doing better than you think.
Because sometimes, love looks like chaos—and that’s okay.
