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an excerpt from… The vast expanse of the Kurukshetra battlefield had never looked more desolate. The earth, despite the blazing sun above, seemed to have lost its vigour. After a pyrrhic battle, it was time for the funeral pyres to be lit. The mighty warriors, who had fought without a
an excerpt from… THE REUNION She saw a woman at some distance. Though her face was turned away, Sita could tell it was Surpanakha. She went closer and called out gently, ‘Surpanakha!’ Surpanakha turned around. She did not recognize Sita. ‘Who are you, amma? Have you lost your way? How
an excerpt from… FISH We ran into A narrow lane. Our house was close by. The roads were full of people; it was the day of the weekly bazaar. Then it started to rain and the crowd dispersed rapidly. We were running because we were afraid that without water the
an excerpt from… THE GORDIAN KNOT The evening glow had faded into darkness, but the lights had not yet been switched on in the house. Although Mohanaswamy had come back from office at 5.30 p.m. as usual, he was not his usual self. He went straight to the puja room and
an excerpt from… 15 April 1999 …I have started compromising with everything here. When I see my betel-chewing boss, I am reminded of all the rulers of the world. Have you noticed a ruler’s face from close quarters? Not only will it not have a trace of God in it, but will, many