He was a fortunate man. He had never endured the hardships of suffering; his parents, the legitimate children and heirs of a prestigious family, had endowed him with beauty and radiance, which was also down to his most exquisite genes. Salvador del Castillo became great, tasted glory, made it to the top, and enjoyed immense Read more…

Once upon a time, there lived a barber called Daapan in a village in Kashmir. He was as poor as a church mouse. He owned a small shop and barely managed to buy two square meals for his mother and himself. One day, he overheard his customers sharing a story about a beast, who could Read more…

The province of Warangal was ruled by a benevolent king. His magnanimity meant that his popularity spread far and wide. Two beggars regularly came to him asking for alms. One of them was a young man while the other was an aged woman. After being compensated, the young man would say, “the King provides”, while Read more…