by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Mythology, The Story Teller
Arjuna sat quietly in a corner of the Pandava camp, reflecting on the aftermath of the 16-day war. The greatest warriors like Pitamaha Bhishma and Guru Drona had already fallen, and tomorrow, he would face his greatest rival, Karna. A familiar voice called from...
by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Mythology, The Story Teller
Lord Bhishma lay waiting for his inevitable death on the bed of arrows created by Arjuna. Helpless then, and helpless now, he heard footsteps approaching. The visitor was none other than Karna, who stood a few feet away, hands folded in respect. Karna: “Please accept...
by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Mythology, The Story Teller
Krishn and Draupadi sit together and immersed in a deep conversation, inside the humble hut built by Pandavas after losing everything in that ill-fated dice game. Draupadi took a deep breath before speaking to Krishn. “Govind, is there a woman whose fate is more...
by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Book Reviews, Reviews & Recommendation
Yayati, a classic tale of lust by V.S. Khandekar, is a masterpiece. It has been honored with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, the Jnanpith Award and numerous other recognitions. Last year, I had the privilege of reading the English translation of this work, done...
by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Book Reviews, Reviews & Recommendation
“Kannaki’s Anklet” is an adaptation of Silappathikaram, the classic Tamil epic by Ilango Adigal. Following his explorations of Shakuntala and Satyavati’s stories, Mr. Utkarsh Patel now delves into the life of Kannaki. She is the protagonist of this ancient...
