Aug 07, 2016
“A billion moons pass. A billion lunar years. Opening her eyes after a million light years, Draupadi, strangely enough, sees sky and moon. Slowly the bloodied nailheads shift from her brain. Trying to move, she feels her arms and legs…
Draupadi
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Rest in Revolution Devi, for Draupadi will continue to survive and fight!
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‘A Palace of Illusions’ Dazzles
May 01, 2016
‘A hundred cook fires may be lit all at once!’ Bheem wished. Nakul wished their animals ‘will be warm in winter and cool in the summer!’ ‘Where kings can discuss statesmanship,’ was what Yudhishthir wished. Arjun wished to see ‘a…
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Playing Draupadi
Apr 28, 2016
For those enjoying the better part of the 30s and beyond, Draupadi is a woman wronged. The television series of Mahabharat made us familiar with its various characters, the stronger ones ensuring swifter recall. And, Draupadi is one such. A woman…
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