Famed Tamilian writer, Perumal Murugan’s 10 short stories have been compiled into this volume called The Goat Thief. Steeped in cultural nuances and throwing light on the simplicities of life, the stories draw our attention towards the very nature of humanity; be it seeking company or obsessing over ordinary objects. Some of these tales are testament toContinue reading “Book Review — The Goat Thief by Perumal Murugan [Translated by N. Kalyan Raman]”
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The Misplaced Indian
The Indian spirit is like a motherboard. It cannot be whole without its multiple subparts and as a separate entity, drives forward the existence of every Indian soul. This spirit is for us to wield and imbibe as we see fit. Yet, we somehow manage to demarcate the “true” Indian by turning a blind eyeContinue reading “The Misplaced Indian”
Book Review — Rau by N.S Inamdar
Thank you Pan Macmillan India for sending me a copy of this book for review 🙂 N.S Inamdar’s Rau wonderfully captures the life and times of the great Peshwa Bajirao. It allows us deeper insight into the events that propelled the prosperity of the Maratha Empire. Bajirao’s role is monumental as he relentlessly pursues HindaviContinue reading “Book Review — Rau by N.S Inamdar”
Book Review — Titu Mir by Mahasweta Devi
Titu Mir, son of a farmer Nisar Ali is a righteous and willful lad. Since childhood, he has been running wild, helping others with no regard for the danger it might put him in. His family’s expectations of him carrying forward his father’s legacy are crushed when he chooses another life path. Titu goes onContinue reading “Book Review — Titu Mir by Mahasweta Devi”
The Life Stories 