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Muse Of The Month July 2016: Inspiration From Samhita Arni

Each month this year, we host a writing theme - the Muse Of The Month, with a ‘writing cue’ from a contemporary female author of Indian origin. The 5 best entries get published here!

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Trapped And Alone? [#ShortStory]

 A story about being different. "If your parents had stopped worrying about what the world would think of you, life would have been that much easier for you to live."

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It Is My Choice! [#ShortStory]

A short story about bullying at work.“If you want to go home early, you need to be content to take a back seat at work. How can you even think of a promotion?” 

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The Decision [#ShortStory]

“You will fall in love with her after marriage. You have a lot of time to talk then. The arranged marriage works like this”. But is this really true? 

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Dear Mumma, Have You Forgotten Why You Are My Superhero? [#ShortStory]

"You have given me the gift of independence, Mumma and I love you for that." A letter asking a mother to remember her own lessons, at a low point in life.

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To Be Or Not To Be [#ShortStory]

“We are women, Draupadi, of royal blood. We do not have the luxury of exercising our choices, our personal likes and dislikes." A fabulous modern retelling.

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