Apparently this is a simple story with simple subject. It touches a very sensitive issue of handling of loved ones by their elders. It is the duty of the elders to take care of the necessities. Nurturing the needs
The Proposal’ (originally titled ‘A Marriage Proposal’) was written in 1888-89. It is a one-act play, a farce, by the Russian short story writer and dramatist Anton Chekhov. The play is about the tendency of rich families to seek marriage ties with other wealthy families, to increase their estates by encouraging marriages as it made good economic sense. Ivan Lomov, a long time wealthy neighbour
The Sermon at Benares’ narrates the story of a woman who is very sad at untimely demise of her son. Over a period of time, people usually come to terms with personal tragedies and move on in life
This is a sensitive story of an eight year old girl’s first bus journey into the world outside her village. The girl Valli, at a very tender age, tries to understand the mystery of life and death. The outside world for Valli is charming and fascinating but mysterious. She longs
Gavin Maxwell lived from 15 July 1914 to 7 September 1969. He was a naturalist and author, best known for his work with otters. His most popular book was Ring of Bright Water, published in 1960. This
Glimpses of India is a collection of three beautifully written narratives that highlight the rich diversity of India, its culture and its many hues. The writers put before us three varied regions of India, each unique, diverse and well known.
The Hundred Dresses was written in 1944 by Eleanor Ester but is still as popular today as it was when it was published. The story is based on Ester own experiences. While in elementary school, she had a classmate who was teased because she wore the same dress
Anne Frank was born on 12th June, 1929 in Frankfurt in Germany. Being Jews, the Franks emigrated to Holland in 1933. The Franks went into hiding in an Amesterdam warehouse until they were arrested on the morning of 4th August, 1944. Anne and her sister Margot were transported
Liam O’ Flaherty was an Irish novelist and short story writer. His short story. His First Flight’ is a delightful allegory about overcoming one’s fears in life. It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. But for man, the single step is often the most
Long Walk To Freedom’ is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, national icon and the first South African black president, elected in the first democratic election in the country. After spending twenty