India owns a rainbow like cultural spectrum. Mirroring the same is a challenge for any writer. This collection of my short stories evolves from the messy engagements of personal and social relations and from the contemporary conditions, which shape them.
Though the characters and situations in these short stories are drawn from everyday life, happening in instantly recognizable places, they are capable to spring surprises even for those who are familiar with Indian life and culture. In most of the stories, care has been taken to keep the characters ordinary, not making them extraordinary or unbelievable. Readers may find common themes running through some of the stories, feeling a sense of continuity. Nevertheless, each story stands alone in its own right. (Images courtesy wikimedia Commons)
On a stage where masculinity calls the shots, India being a male dominant society, some of the stories try opening emotional outlets for women, too. Lady protagonists occupying centre stage deal with the challenges in different ways.
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