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Introduction to “The Palace of Illusions” “The Palace of Illusions” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a mesmerizing retelling of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, from the perspective...
Ever wondered what stirred the hearts and minds of people in post-colonial India? Anita Desai’s “In Custody” offers a captivating glimpse into this world, weaving a tale that’s...
Mulk Raj Anand’s “Coolie” stands as a monumental achievement in Indian English literature, crafting an unflinching portrait of colonial exploitation through the tragic odyssey of its protagonist, Munoo....
Untouchable (1935) is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand. It follows one day in the life of Bakha, an eighteen-year-old sweeper, who is humiliated after he accidentally touches an upper-caste man.
“The Old Playhouse” stands as one of Kamala Das’s most searing critiques of traditional marriage, using the metaphor of a stifling playhouse to represent matrimonial bondage. Written during...
Poetry often articulates the unspoken depths of our shared humanity. This rings true in Mukesh K Sharma’s evocative collection “War Heroes and Other Observations”, which illuminates the stories...
R.K. Narayan’s novel “The Vendor of Sweets,” published in 1967, provides a captivating look at the divides between generations and cultures in mid-20th century India. Through the experiences...