Author: Pushpa Bansal
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645876292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
“Hey, Ram! Do you remember me? Your Sita!” “Sita who?” “Come on! You can’t forget me so quickly! You, Lord Ram, the greatest king ever and the noblest man to have walked on earth, have you forgotten your obedient and subservient wife, an insignificant and dispensable being, the dirt under your feet?” “Oh yes! It is indeed you, Sita! My queen, my love, my life! But why do I sense a hint of sarcasm in your voice? I thought you would be delighted. You’ve gained so much through our marriage: wealth, respect, status, motherhood, and even divinity! But you seem to be complaining?” “Yes, my Swami, you are so right. I was really blessed to have you as my husband. I enjoyed the status of a maharani and a goddess. But what about my rights as your wife? What about my identity and dignity? What about my sufferings through indictment and banishment without even a trial? What about the sufferings of our sons who had to live like the destitute?” Thus explodes the volcano simmering inside the wife’s heart. However, she maintains her dignity as she bares her soul and confronts the system, lawmakers and guardians, leaving her mighty husband tight-lipped and speechless. A heart wrenching story of Sita seeking justice for herself and her sons, as she tries to surmise her identity and place in her family and society. A work of fictional poetry by Pushpa Bansal as she takes her first steps into the world of English literature.
Hey, Ram!
Author: Pushpa Bansal
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645876292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
“Hey, Ram! Do you remember me? Your Sita!” “Sita who?” “Come on! You can’t forget me so quickly! You, Lord Ram, the greatest king ever and the noblest man to have walked on earth, have you forgotten your obedient and subservient wife, an insignificant and dispensable being, the dirt under your feet?” “Oh yes! It is indeed you, Sita! My queen, my love, my life! But why do I sense a hint of sarcasm in your voice? I thought you would be delighted. You’ve gained so much through our marriage: wealth, respect, status, motherhood, and even divinity! But you seem to be complaining?” “Yes, my Swami, you are so right. I was really blessed to have you as my husband. I enjoyed the status of a maharani and a goddess. But what about my rights as your wife? What about my identity and dignity? What about my sufferings through indictment and banishment without even a trial? What about the sufferings of our sons who had to live like the destitute?” Thus explodes the volcano simmering inside the wife’s heart. However, she maintains her dignity as she bares her soul and confronts the system, lawmakers and guardians, leaving her mighty husband tight-lipped and speechless. A heart wrenching story of Sita seeking justice for herself and her sons, as she tries to surmise her identity and place in her family and society. A work of fictional poetry by Pushpa Bansal as she takes her first steps into the world of English literature.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645876292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
“Hey, Ram! Do you remember me? Your Sita!” “Sita who?” “Come on! You can’t forget me so quickly! You, Lord Ram, the greatest king ever and the noblest man to have walked on earth, have you forgotten your obedient and subservient wife, an insignificant and dispensable being, the dirt under your feet?” “Oh yes! It is indeed you, Sita! My queen, my love, my life! But why do I sense a hint of sarcasm in your voice? I thought you would be delighted. You’ve gained so much through our marriage: wealth, respect, status, motherhood, and even divinity! But you seem to be complaining?” “Yes, my Swami, you are so right. I was really blessed to have you as my husband. I enjoyed the status of a maharani and a goddess. But what about my rights as your wife? What about my identity and dignity? What about my sufferings through indictment and banishment without even a trial? What about the sufferings of our sons who had to live like the destitute?” Thus explodes the volcano simmering inside the wife’s heart. However, she maintains her dignity as she bares her soul and confronts the system, lawmakers and guardians, leaving her mighty husband tight-lipped and speechless. A heart wrenching story of Sita seeking justice for herself and her sons, as she tries to surmise her identity and place in her family and society. A work of fictional poetry by Pushpa Bansal as she takes her first steps into the world of English literature.
Exits and Entrances
Author: Satish Khot
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1639976191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Café Alibaba:The play explores the friendship, rivalry and angst of four young professionals brought together by the chance of everyday life and the convenient meeting place of a cafe near their bus stop. However, the gentle turbulence in their interaction spirals out of control with unexpected developments – a deep-seated resentment, a knife rashly wielded…Manto and the Dhoban:We are transported to the Partition era: An unsophisticated village girl surprises Manto (the legendary Urdu writer) with her cool strength, spirit and derring-do.Raghu Raghunath:Friendship comes in many hues, with different expectations and varying shelf lives. For Raghu, his partner is “his north, his south, his east and west”.Timshel (Thou Mayest!): Life is a drama of complex relationships. But when the dreaded C word intrudes, and death is imminent, it can either get hopelessly even more complicated… or else, is suddenly simplified.Life in the Time of Corona: A trilogy of plays depicting life in these unprecedented, restricted times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Restless and despondent, three couples from different walks of life – a middle-class aging couple, young professionals and spunky millennials – find ways to navigate the obstacle course.Waiting…The play exposes the near-tragic situation of a middle-aged couple who have nothing to live for. They get on each other’s nerves in a way that smacks of the acerbic but is also comic. They plan to leave this world with a bang, not a whimper. But whoever said that life is so simple as to go according to plan?
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1639976191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Café Alibaba:The play explores the friendship, rivalry and angst of four young professionals brought together by the chance of everyday life and the convenient meeting place of a cafe near their bus stop. However, the gentle turbulence in their interaction spirals out of control with unexpected developments – a deep-seated resentment, a knife rashly wielded…Manto and the Dhoban:We are transported to the Partition era: An unsophisticated village girl surprises Manto (the legendary Urdu writer) with her cool strength, spirit and derring-do.Raghu Raghunath:Friendship comes in many hues, with different expectations and varying shelf lives. For Raghu, his partner is “his north, his south, his east and west”.Timshel (Thou Mayest!): Life is a drama of complex relationships. But when the dreaded C word intrudes, and death is imminent, it can either get hopelessly even more complicated… or else, is suddenly simplified.Life in the Time of Corona: A trilogy of plays depicting life in these unprecedented, restricted times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Restless and despondent, three couples from different walks of life – a middle-class aging couple, young professionals and spunky millennials – find ways to navigate the obstacle course.Waiting…The play exposes the near-tragic situation of a middle-aged couple who have nothing to live for. They get on each other’s nerves in a way that smacks of the acerbic but is also comic. They plan to leave this world with a bang, not a whimper. But whoever said that life is so simple as to go according to plan?
Bhajanika I
Author: Divya Nandyala
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304013480
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A compilation of popular hindi and sanskrit bhajans along with notations in Hindustani Classical notation format. Includes the following bhajans: Gayiye Ganapati Shabad - Bisara Gayi Jayati Jaya Jaya Hey Ram Kabhi Ram Banake Kabhi Shyaam Banake Payoji Maine Thumak Chalat Shri Ram Chandra Rasna Ram Kahat Te Thako Jaya Jaya Girivar Koun Kahete Hai Vaishnav Janato Veena Vadini Varade Jaya Jaya He Bhagavati Vande Mataram Hey Maa Durg
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304013480
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
A compilation of popular hindi and sanskrit bhajans along with notations in Hindustani Classical notation format. Includes the following bhajans: Gayiye Ganapati Shabad - Bisara Gayi Jayati Jaya Jaya Hey Ram Kabhi Ram Banake Kabhi Shyaam Banake Payoji Maine Thumak Chalat Shri Ram Chandra Rasna Ram Kahat Te Thako Jaya Jaya Girivar Koun Kahete Hai Vaishnav Janato Veena Vadini Varade Jaya Jaya He Bhagavati Vande Mataram Hey Maa Durg
Hero or Villain
Author: Bhargava Danthapur
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1794712321
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1794712321
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Frankenstorm
Author: Ray Garton
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786034084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"Remember when paperback originals were cool? Sex, action, suspense? Try FRANKENSTORM. It's old school." —Stephen King A storm of epic proportions is brewing off the coast of northern California. Residents have been warned to prepare for disaster. It's a false hope in the face of what's coming. . . Frankenstorm In a secret government lab, virologist Fara McManus tries to stop an experiment out of control—before more human subjects are infected. But in a blazing hail of bullets, survivalist Ollie Monk launches a paramilitary attack on the lab, releasing the infected into the night. And as the nightmare escalates to a fever pitch, internet blogger Ivan Renner traces the destruction as it claims more victims, beginning with a single mother unknowingly spreading the virus. A father and son, held hostage by a lunatic. A local sheriff, single-handedly fighting madness, murder, and worse. No one will find shelter from this storm. Praise For Ray Garton "Gripping, original, and sly."—Dean Koontz on Live Girls "Garton will scare you."—Fangoria Includes Ray Garton's bonus story "The Guy Down the Street"
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786034084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
"Remember when paperback originals were cool? Sex, action, suspense? Try FRANKENSTORM. It's old school." —Stephen King A storm of epic proportions is brewing off the coast of northern California. Residents have been warned to prepare for disaster. It's a false hope in the face of what's coming. . . Frankenstorm In a secret government lab, virologist Fara McManus tries to stop an experiment out of control—before more human subjects are infected. But in a blazing hail of bullets, survivalist Ollie Monk launches a paramilitary attack on the lab, releasing the infected into the night. And as the nightmare escalates to a fever pitch, internet blogger Ivan Renner traces the destruction as it claims more victims, beginning with a single mother unknowingly spreading the virus. A father and son, held hostage by a lunatic. A local sheriff, single-handedly fighting madness, murder, and worse. No one will find shelter from this storm. Praise For Ray Garton "Gripping, original, and sly."—Dean Koontz on Live Girls "Garton will scare you."—Fangoria Includes Ray Garton's bonus story "The Guy Down the Street"
Cultural Labour
Author: Brahma Prakash
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199095841
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Folk performances reflect the life-worlds of a vast section of subaltern communities in India. What is the philosophy that drives these performances, the vision that enables as well as enslaves these communities to present what they feel, think, imagine, and want to see? Can such performances challenge social hierarchies and ensure justice in a caste-ridden society? In Cultural Labour, the author studies bhuiyan puja (land worship), bidesia (theatre of migrant labourers), Reshma-Chuharmal (Dalit ballads), dugola (singing duels) from Bihar, and the songs and performances of Gaddar, who was associated with Jana Natya Mandali, Telangana: he examines various ways in which meanings and behaviour are engendered in communities through rituals, theatre, and enactments. Focusing on various motifs of landscape, materiality, and performance, the author looks at the relationship between culture and labour in its immediate contexts. Based on an extensive ethnography and the author’s own life experience as a member of such a community, the book offers a new conceptual framework to understand the politics and aesthetics of folk performance in the light of contemporary theories of theatre and performance studies.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199095841
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Folk performances reflect the life-worlds of a vast section of subaltern communities in India. What is the philosophy that drives these performances, the vision that enables as well as enslaves these communities to present what they feel, think, imagine, and want to see? Can such performances challenge social hierarchies and ensure justice in a caste-ridden society? In Cultural Labour, the author studies bhuiyan puja (land worship), bidesia (theatre of migrant labourers), Reshma-Chuharmal (Dalit ballads), dugola (singing duels) from Bihar, and the songs and performances of Gaddar, who was associated with Jana Natya Mandali, Telangana: he examines various ways in which meanings and behaviour are engendered in communities through rituals, theatre, and enactments. Focusing on various motifs of landscape, materiality, and performance, the author looks at the relationship between culture and labour in its immediate contexts. Based on an extensive ethnography and the author’s own life experience as a member of such a community, the book offers a new conceptual framework to understand the politics and aesthetics of folk performance in the light of contemporary theories of theatre and performance studies.
Women and the Politics of Violence
Author: Taisha Abraham
Publisher: Har-Anand Publications
ISBN: 9788124108475
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Contributed articles on crimes against women in India.
Publisher: Har-Anand Publications
ISBN: 9788124108475
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Contributed articles on crimes against women in India.
Hum Dono
Author: Tanuja Chaturvedi
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9356402418
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Vijay & Dev were brothers. From Vijay's debut, they were inextricably wound in each film's creative process. They trusted each other implicitly, though they did have their own share of creative conflicts too. In an instance, Goldie's unease about a certain decision was echoed by Dev instinctively, in others they never saw eye to eye. The book explores what ticked for Goldie and Dev. How were creative differences resolved? How did the changing India reflect in their films? Was being brothers an advantage or a disadvantage for them? And finally, what was the unknown, the “X-factor” so to speak, which collided and coalesced between these two extraordinary people?
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9356402418
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Vijay & Dev were brothers. From Vijay's debut, they were inextricably wound in each film's creative process. They trusted each other implicitly, though they did have their own share of creative conflicts too. In an instance, Goldie's unease about a certain decision was echoed by Dev instinctively, in others they never saw eye to eye. The book explores what ticked for Goldie and Dev. How were creative differences resolved? How did the changing India reflect in their films? Was being brothers an advantage or a disadvantage for them? And finally, what was the unknown, the “X-factor” so to speak, which collided and coalesced between these two extraordinary people?
No Shelter
Author: Ray Garton
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
(Previously published as Frankenstorm) A storm of epic proportions is brewing off the coast of northern California. Residents have been warned to prepare for disaster. It's a false hope in the face of what's coming… In a secret government lab, virologist Fara McManus tries to stop an experiment out of control—before more human subjects are infected. But in a blazing hail of bullets, survivalist Ollie Monk launches a paramilitary attack on the lab, releasing the infected into the night. And as the nightmare escalates to a fever pitch, internet blogger Ivan Renner traces the destruction as it claims more victims, beginning with a single mother unknowingly spreading the virus. A father and son, held hostage by a lunatic. A local sheriff, single-handedly fighting madness, murder, and worse. No one will find shelter from this storm. "Remember when paperback originals were cool? Sex, action, suspense? Try FRANKENSTORM. It's old school." – Stephen King
Publisher: Crossroad Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
(Previously published as Frankenstorm) A storm of epic proportions is brewing off the coast of northern California. Residents have been warned to prepare for disaster. It's a false hope in the face of what's coming… In a secret government lab, virologist Fara McManus tries to stop an experiment out of control—before more human subjects are infected. But in a blazing hail of bullets, survivalist Ollie Monk launches a paramilitary attack on the lab, releasing the infected into the night. And as the nightmare escalates to a fever pitch, internet blogger Ivan Renner traces the destruction as it claims more victims, beginning with a single mother unknowingly spreading the virus. A father and son, held hostage by a lunatic. A local sheriff, single-handedly fighting madness, murder, and worse. No one will find shelter from this storm. "Remember when paperback originals were cool? Sex, action, suspense? Try FRANKENSTORM. It's old school." – Stephen King
Will you be my life
Author: Pratyasha Pattanaik
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
ISBN: 9386487284
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Sarah is in love with a person from her past, but, she has never accepted this fact. In the beginning, she never understood that she can be in love. But, soon she realises that she has been waiting for that person only. The person who she has been waiting for comes back into her life after four long years. She tries not to love him. She tries to be indifferent, but she can’t. She falls in love again and again just to realize that the person would never love her back. One fine day, the person goes away without leaving any contacts. She waits even if she knows that he will never come back. Will her love of life come back? Will he ever know that she had always loved him? Is there happily ever after in this story? Love is a spiritual path which leads to happiness. But, we tend not to accept it. There are reasons- sometimes the outside forces and sometimes our inside forces acting on us. We all must drive through all the confusions and ambiguities to understand that we cannot live without love. But love camouflages itself. We should have that instinct to recognize it. This book will take you away from the world for some time.
Publisher: BecomeShakespeare.com
ISBN: 9386487284
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Sarah is in love with a person from her past, but, she has never accepted this fact. In the beginning, she never understood that she can be in love. But, soon she realises that she has been waiting for that person only. The person who she has been waiting for comes back into her life after four long years. She tries not to love him. She tries to be indifferent, but she can’t. She falls in love again and again just to realize that the person would never love her back. One fine day, the person goes away without leaving any contacts. She waits even if she knows that he will never come back. Will her love of life come back? Will he ever know that she had always loved him? Is there happily ever after in this story? Love is a spiritual path which leads to happiness. But, we tend not to accept it. There are reasons- sometimes the outside forces and sometimes our inside forces acting on us. We all must drive through all the confusions and ambiguities to understand that we cannot live without love. But love camouflages itself. We should have that instinct to recognize it. This book will take you away from the world for some time.