CHAPTER 10 - KABIR. East Bengal, 1946 —- "Aar ekta Goli ... maar Kabir.. maar, "*screamed Javed, clapping his hands in excitement. It was a hot summer afternoon, and a  group of boys have gathered under a tree to play a game of marbles, popularly known as Goli . They watched Kabir play. As usual, he... Continue Reading →

CHAPTER 9 - THE RIDDLE. A large procession moved on the streets gradually. Trucks loaded with  idols of  Maa Durga and her children, followed the procession. There were colors in the air. Men had their faces smeared with pink, green and purple. They were directing the group safely towards the Ganges, trying to maintain order... Continue Reading →

CHAPTER 8 - TOO MANY SECRETS Neera struggled to keep her eyes open. She was tired , hungry and sick . There was water all over her face. She could hear two people, screaming and she knew who they were. But, there was hardly any strength left in her to understand their conversation. The words... Continue Reading →