“She was willing to put in as much effort as necessary to discipline Ravan and bring him back to the straight and narrow. But Ravan's mute forbearance wore her down. All her life she had assumed that persistent endeavour was always followed by success. She now realized she was wrong.”
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Kiran Nagarkar is a renowned Indian novelist whose works delve into the complexities of Indian society and history. Born in 1942, Nagarkar's writing is celebrated for its rich narrative style and deep engagement with social and political issues. more
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