There was not a single drop of water to drink at the house. Mangamma went to the nearby street tap and turned it open. As before, it hissed making empty sound. The water supply had turned erratic since a few months. Earlier, they would get some water once in 3 or 4 days, slowly...
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“Papa brought something” chintu chanted excitedly. His wife peered inside the package eagerly- towel, stationary, crockery. “The same things ” she muttered making a face.” Shastriji had brought home his computer” “sometimes surprise checks happen…Can’t risk it” he replied ” What is the use of Government Service if you can’t manage this much” she...
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The Emperors new l(a)unch Puniya eyed the food hungrily. It looked delicious “A leader is coming” his mother explained “The one that came in the other village?” “Yes” “Why?” “To share our concerns by living like us”. “He needn’t live like us to show his concern”, mumbled puniya “Instead can’t he for a...
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He ran as fast as his little legs could carry him. Panting he reached the school. Some group was distributing free books. He got three. Pretty and colorful. Thanking shyly, he came back home. Gleefully he stashed the books in the chulha*. What will he have with the money saved from buying kerosene?...
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