Stories, with their diverse themes and imaginative narratives, often come with disclaimers asserting their fictional nature, dissociating from any real-life events or individuals. Yet are these stories mere flights of fancy or do they mirror societal shifts that have transpired across ages? This discourse delves into the relevance of stories in shaping our lives and perceptions. Sheila Rohekar uses her novel PalliPaar as a narrative to explore multifaceted dimensions of human emotions and their potential impact on our understanding of society’s evolution and contemporary challenges.
October 2023, volume 47, No 10