It gives me immense pleasure to present the short story collection ‘The Pull” to my esteemed readers. It is the English translation of my hindi stories collection ‘Kashish”.I hope this collection, like my previous ones, will resonate deeply with you. I also earnestly request your valuable feedback on how it touched you.
Indian culture is a tapestry of diverse hues. Over time, many of its traditions and customs have started fading under the guise of modernity. Life has taken a new turn, yet somewhere along the way, the sweetness of the past seems to be slipping away. In such an environment, this collection attempts to preserve human emotions, as seen in the pure and heartfelt story Bahurupiya. It serves as a modest effort to keep alive the folk traditions of the Indian psyche, presenting this art form with a deeply emotional perspective.
Similarly, the word love is no longer confined to its traditional definition; it has been shaped and influenced by modernity. Physical relationships are no longer limited to lovers but have extended to casual relationships among friends, with instances of partners being objectified or exchanged openly. This phenomenon compels us to question whether love is truly flourishing in such circumstances.