As soon as I landed in New York, I rang him up at the San Carlos Hotel. "He's away for the day", said someone at the reception and gave me another number to call. After the third attempt, I managed to get him on the phone and identified myself, "What are you doing in New … Continue reading Malgudi To Manhattan
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The Memory Drug
Here it is, at last. The miracle drug that mankind has been waiting for all these years! The wonders of penicillin, the marvels of the antibiotics, what are they compared to RNA, the memory medication? If anything can revolutionize the entire life of the world, it is this, the fabulous injection which can transfer memories … Continue reading The Memory Drug
The Tangled Web
During the last decade, every morning the newspapers have carried a gruesome report of at least one dowry death in the country. Columns after columns are published in the media about this great social evil. Women's organizations make a great hue and cry. Films like Meera Dewan's 'Gift of Love' are produced, full of realistic … Continue reading The Tangled Web
The Art of Turpitude
ONE can travel far and wide throughout this country and find amongst the diversity of languages and creeds of India one thing which is common to all—the erring dhobi. Ours is no exception. In fact, I personally feel that our dhobi is a leader among dhobis—a veritable connoisseur in the art of turpitude. Be it … Continue reading The Art of Turpitude
The Voice
It was a very pleasant evening. Our very good friends, the Lals were dining with us. Conversation flowed easily and I was complimenting myself that everything was going just fine . The first course was over and I brought on the steaming rice and curry. My husband handed around the appetisingly spiced dish and Mr … Continue reading The Voice
Stories by Sujatha 