Manjula TekalReflections on Rajadharma — Political Thought in the PuranasThe more things change, the more they stay the same. While there may be many topics that are anachronistic, there are still many arts and…Sep 14, 2021Sep 14, 2021
Manjula TekalHis Last Battle[This is excerpted from my forthcoming translation of Ajeya, (the Invincible,) a fictionalized biography of Chandrasekhar Azad in Kannada…Apr 14, 20211Apr 14, 20211
Manjula TekalThe School Teacher[By now, everyone who has read some of my posts knows about my fascination with Srinivasa (Masti Venkatesh Iyengar.) This is another short…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Manjula TekalA Letter from Abbe DuboisI am a devoted fan of Masti. To me, there is no one quite like him. He was uncomplicated and utterly down to earth, but there was a wealth…Oct 30, 20205Oct 30, 20205
Manjula TekalThe Prince Who Refused to be KingI am reading through Markandeya Purana and enjoying the stories there, and I am continually surprised to find the protagonists so…Oct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020
Manjula TekalThe Story of Nabhaga: Mixing Primary ColorsIt seems like the history of the human race abounds with stories of people who rebelled against the identities they were forced into.Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Manjula TekalThe Unwilling WifeMost people seem to have the impression that our Puranas are rife with stories of long-suffering wives. Upon delving deeper, however, you…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020
Manjula TekalContext in StorytellingTLDR — Too Long Didn’t Read. How many times has it happened to you? Happens to me all the time. I have come across posts and articles that…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Manjula TekalSarmishtha, the Other WomanPractically everyone loves love stories — especially those set in the backdrop of a war. Love triangles are even more enjoyable.Sep 13, 2020Sep 13, 2020
Manjula TekalNahusha’s Fall From GraceMy father was a great storyteller. I grew up listening to his stories. He had a magical way of recreating the atmosphere. I remember…Sep 4, 20201Sep 4, 20201