‘Mataji and the Hippies’ is a contemporary Punjabi Indian short story penned by Punjabi dramatist, short story writer and novelist, theatre professional, and academic professor Balwant Gargi. Gargi is mainly known as a Punjabi language writer, and this short story too was initially written in Punjabi and later translated into English. The story is a mid-twentieth century … [Read more...] about ‘Mataji and the Hippies’ by Balwant Gargi: Short Story Analysis
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‘Memories of an Indian Childhood’ by Qurratulain Hyder: Short Story Analysis
‘Memories of an Indian Childhood’ is an Indian women-centric short story penned by modern Urdu fiction writer Qurratulain Hyder in 1970. The story centers on upper-middle-class women in pre-Independence India in the hill stations of Dehra Dun. The story highlights feminist themes of Indian Muslim women, certain North-East tribal women, educated Muslim women, Anglo-Indian women … [Read more...] about ‘Memories of an Indian Childhood’ by Qurratulain Hyder: Short Story Analysis
‘The Eyes Have It’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
‘The Eyes Have It’ is a short story penned in the 1950s by Indian author Ruskin Bond. It is one of Ruskin Bond’s most famous stories and is well-loved by the Indian populace, especially children. Ruskin Bond is India’s most beloved writer who has had a prolific career. He has written many novels, short stories, essays, sketches, spanning over seven decades. This short story, ' … [Read more...] about ‘The Eyes Have It’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
‘Thirst’ by Ivo Andric: Short Story Analysis
'Thirst’ was written by Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslavian writer Ivo Andric, a famous Bosnian essayist, short-story writer, and novelist. He is famed for his two epic novels, The Bridge on the Drina and Bosnian Chronicle. He passed away in 1975 after leading an extraordinary life in the most extraordinary times. This short story penned by him titled ‘Thirst’ is … [Read more...] about ‘Thirst’ by Ivo Andric: Short Story Analysis
‘The Woman on Platform Number 8’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis
‘The Woman on Platform Number 8’ is a semi-autobiographical story written by Indian author Ruskin Bond. Ruskin Bond is India’s most loved writer and known as the writer from the hills. His writing career has spanned over seven decades. This short story titled ‘The Woman on Platform Number 8’ was penned in the 1950s in Dehra at the start of Bond’s struggling writing career. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Woman on Platform Number 8’ by Ruskin Bond: Short Story Analysis