Johny Takkedasila
Johny Takkedasila
Johny is Central Sahitya Yuva Puraskar Awardee.
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Beyond The Blanket
Beyond The Blanket

At times, he felt that dying would be easier than living like this. But the thought of leaving his mother, wife, and children as orphans drove him to endure the hardships. Clutching her son's lifeless body, she wept bitterly. Her cries echoed through the temple courtyard, rising into the still...
Jun 13, 2025

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Burden of Family Expectation
Burden of Family Expectation

Is facing shame in the village worse than losing a child? Even if honor is lost, it can be regained. However, can the lost child be brought back?
May 23, 2025

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Unclaimed Earth
Unclaimed Earth

Anger at being abandoned, fear of living alone, and the responsibility of her daughter’s marriage weighed on Varalakshmi. She knew that jackals like men were waiting for her and her daughter.
Apr 25, 2025

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The Faded Village
The Faded Village

Seetamma never sold just one kind of item. She adjusted her snacks according to the season. You could tell the time of year just by looking at what Seetamma was selling.
Apr 05, 2025
