Category: Fiction
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Archies, The perinial teenagers!
The Archie comics were a favorite of many of us growing up in the sixties and seventies in India. It was a world very different from what we experienced. We lived in cramped apartments in Mumbai and Riverdale was a world of dreams and desires for us. In the colorful realm of comic books, one…
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Modesty Blaise: Femme Fatale Flair!
In the annals of adventure fiction, there exists a name that sizzles with intrigue, charm, and a hint of danger: Modesty Blaise. Crafted by the ingenious mind of British writer Peter O’Donnell, Modesty Blaise exploded onto the scene in 1963, captivating readers with her tantalizing escapades and razor-sharp allure. The sixties were a period of…
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Flash Gordon: A Galactic Space opera.
In the vast cosmos of comic book heroes, there’s one character who rockets above the rest with style, panache, and a healthy dose of campiness – Flash Gordon. Born out of the era of pulp sci-fi, Flash Gordon has endured through the ages, leaving a trail of entertainment, laughter, and adventure in his wake. Flash…
R Radhakrishnan
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Unmasking The Phantom.
Ah, gather around, dear friends, for a tale as old as time (well, almost): the enigmatic and evergreen legend of The Phantom! Created by the ingenious Lee Falk, this masked marvel has swung through the jungles of pop culture for decades, leaving a trail of intrigue, humor, and one heck of a fashion statement in…
R Radhakrishnan
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The world’s first Superhero!
America has been a dominant superpower for a long time. We all looked up to America as we were growing up. That dominance is now being eroded. But in one area America still is unchallenged and that is the world of comics. Comics were fun to read, racy, and thrilling, with simple plots and colorful.…
R Radhakrishnan
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Subhadra’s Lament
In the Mahabharata Aswatthamma commits a horrendous crime and is captured by the Pandavas. But he is allowed to live and there is no clear explanation as to why he was allowed to live. But the Mahabharata also teaches that violence begets violence. So here is my take on why Aswatthamma was spared. The tent…
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Madri
Madri stood at the window gazing at the distant mountains. She wondered what was beyond those tall guardians. She was tall and well built girl like most of the women in the Kingdom. Fair with large melting eyes she was a woman who would attract attention wherever she went. She knew she was beautiful and…
R Radhakrishnan
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Kunti’s wedding
The day dawned bright with a gentle breeze. Kunti prayed to the gods for a happy marriage as the maids decked her out to look her best. The Sun god sighed as he saw her step out, if things were different he could have married her and claimed his son. Even the gods wish for…
R Radhakrishnan
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Pandu, the Emperor.
Pandu was crowned King and soon proved to be an able ruler. He would listen to Bhishma and his other advisers. He would seek Queen Satyavati’s counsel. But he would make the final decision. Bhishma had trained him well and though Pandu went against his wishes sometimes, Bhishma was proud of Pandu. The King showed…
R Radhakrishnan
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The road to vengeance: Mahabharata 13
Amba the beautiful princess was gone, replaced by a gaunt angry woman searching for vengeance. In the early days, people tried to help her and advised her to give up and live a normal life. Many noblemen offered to marry her too. But Amba refused and continued on her search for a warrior who would…
R Radhakrishnan