Fiction-In Translation-Kannada
By Jayant Kaikini. Translated from the original Kannada by Tejaswini Niranjana
Prakash observes, ‘Without a lamp at their heart, the lanterns looked innocent and helpless against the rain.’ In ‘Childbirth in Diamond Circus’, trapeze artist Dumpy and ringmaster, Shafi, cement their private family life in the communal circus with secret home-made bhajiyas.
Reviewed by: Kavi Yaga