The stories pulse through the heart of India. These stories and essays reflect the presence of rivers in our lives. This book combines classic works with the best of contemporary writing. Here is Rabindranath Tagore's brilliant tale of a young widow's passion in life.
Amita Baviskar is a sociologist and Professor of Environmental Studies and Sociology & Anthropology at Ashoka University, India. Previously, she was Professor at the Sociology Unit, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, India.