Episode 10: The Last Nautch Girl The silence in the colossal cave seemed to overshadow the noisy water. Mrinalini sat in the centre of the make-shift sleeping space on top of one of the wooden crates. Five youths stood before her in a semi-circle. Their young, tired faces were turned…
Episode 9: The Last Nautch Girl Rahim lay back against the hard stone wall to ease his tense shoulders. He blinked. His eyes were used to the darkness around him. He had been on the watch for the last four hours. Any time now, Saptarishi would be here. Technically, there…
Episode 8: The Last Nautch Girl Bhanu stood on the sidewalk looking up the dark and desolate street. The night air was freezing cold. But Bhanu was burning. A fire of rage emanated from his very being. Sweat poured down his hard-worn face. His shirt was soaked through. The rifle…