If theres a major genre of american, indian or british literature of which chandra is unaware, you wouldnt know it from the dazzling array of styles he adopts here. This book combines rhyme, days of the week, and weather for a great learning experience. Abhay has managed to free himself through the experience of traveling and. His collection of short stories, love and longing in bombay 1997 won the. Elements of hinduism in chandraazs red earth and pouring rain.
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