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In every generation, different sects with different ideas took to the battle field in order to impose their dominance and power over their subjects. Similarly a war raged on between the Arya and the Anarya sects for supremacy. Badly defeated, the Anarya King lost everything that he had and fled for his life taking with him his only daughter. Looking at her father’s distress, the daughter questioned her moral duty towards her father and King. What did this daughter do to become the Queen mother not only for her children but also to the seven islands that she conquered? The story of a boy whoRead More →

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The Indian short story is extraordinary in its ability to stick to the traditional rules of the craft and still demonstrate remarkable originality. It revolves around a limited number of characters, confines itself in time and space and has a well-plotted narrative that drives its central theme. Within the traditional framework, however, creativity flowers and a fresh and imaginative story emerges. This volume is chock-full with such stories, written by authors well known in their regional languages as well as those who have made a name for themselves in English literary circles. Carefully selected by India’s literary giant, the late Khushwant Singh, these pieces representRead More →