The Club of 99 – When is it Enough
The king sat on the luxurious swing, gently swaying on the deck of his spectacular mansion overlooking the river, staring blankly at
Hi.. I am Ratna Prabha
Thank you for visiting my website. Here I write stories to entertain, and maybe ponder a wee bit, which means simplicity is at the core of every tale. That’s why the name Stories Made Simple. While love for retelling mythologies is huge, I cannot stop myself from using my pen to knit all kinds of yarns, digging deep into a rich repertoire of experiences, both from my personal and professional world.
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Nala and Damayanti – Beloved Husband, Gourmet Cook
When Nala Left Damayanti Damayanti woke up to the warmth of the morning sun streaming through the forest foliage. Thorn pricks, insect
Iravan and Babruvahana – The Story of Uloopi’s Unconditional Love
The Pandavas had transformed the barren Khandavaprastha into a flourishing, fertile kingdom called Indraprastha. The newly-built mansion that bested the best in
Pani Puri Love
Puri looked at the potato, disdain writ large on her face! “How plain and boring you are!” She wailed. “Look at me,
I Detest Procrastination
Procrastination is an unforgivable sin, It is universally forbidden, Only the wise know the power of discipline, Sticking to a strict schedule
Kadaisi Vivasayi – #filmreview – Stole my heart and soul
Kadaisi Vivasayi This Tamizh non-hyped movie is available on SonyLiv, and except for Vijay Sethupati, there are no other superstars or even
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In Love With Bollywood by Sourabh Mukherjee
Book Title: In Love With Bollywood Author: Sourabh Mukherjee What happens when a newly graduated engineer, with no job in hand but
The Club of 99 – When is it Enough
The king sat on the luxurious swing, gently swaying on the deck of his spectacular mansion overlooking the river, staring blankly at
King Parikshit – the Last Seven Days
I sat at the banks of the River Ganga, at peace with myself, ready to embrace death. How I got there is
Yashodha, Kanha, and the Cosmos
Yashodha sat in the empty courtyard, her chores all done for the day. The grief of separation from her beloved Kanha never
Book Review – Assassins Can’t Do It Alone
“Assassins Can’t Do It Alone” by Venkataraman Sheshashayee reminds me of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie’s quote: “Everyone is a potential
Bollywood, Sholay, Asrani and My Dad
My dad rarely enjoyed Bollywood movies, especially since his youth was around Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, and other very mushy kinds of
The Akshaya Patra, Sage Durvasa, and Krishna
Yudhishthira sat outside the newly built hut in the jungle, staring into nothingness, forlornness writ large on his face. His mind was
Indraprastha – Where Antagonism Peaked
“Alright, fine!” The condescension in Duryodhana’s voice made the entire Kuru court squirm in displeasure. But he was King Dhritarashtra’s favourite child.
Varanavata – Where Deception Went Up in Flames
“Yes, this place is perfect, Purochana,” I heard Duryodhana’s voice, laced with a wicked glee that sent shivers down my spine. Purochana
Book Review – Mandu – the Romance of Roopmati and Baz Bahadur
A beautiful retelling of the eternal but tragic love story of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati, set in the gorgeous locales of Mandu,