I have selected the story, ‘Story of Prince Sobur’, from the book, ‘Folk-Tales of Bengal’ by Lal Behari Dey. But … More
Category: Folktales and Women
What about the breast?
Being born and brought up in a so-called ‘third – world developing country,’ the kind of debates in the public … More
Dastangoi and the Persian Princess
It was Ismat Chugtai’s birthday yesterday. She was one of the foremost voices of reform in the Urdu literature. She … More
The Robber Bridegroom: German Folktale through my eyes
The German Folktale ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ is selected from the book, ‘Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the … More
Serpent Goddesses: The Divine Connection between Human and Nature
Snakes or Nagas have their distinct place and play a vital role in the Hindu and other religions of the … More
Witches of the Yore
Resist Much, Obey little- Walt Whitman The Oxford dictionary describes witch as a woman who has evil magical powers or … More
Tales of Women who were Forbearing (Turkish & Indian) – A Perspective
I have chosen Turkish folktale, ‘Stone Patience and Knife Patience’ from the book,’ Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from … More
