Parashurama – the Warrior Sage Who Argued For Peace
Parashurama Marches to Hastinapur The news about an impending war between the Kauravas and Pandavas spread to every nook and corner of
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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Dhruv – The Unloved Child Who Found an Eternal Home
Dhruv’s Mother Has a Nightmare Dense, almost impenetrable darkness pervaded the atmosphere. The only light was a couple of moonlight slivers streaking
Asha – The Indispensable Help
Amma’s voice breaks the calm of dawn. “Asha, wake Anish. He’ll be late for school.” “His alarm is 4 minutes 24 seconds
P for Padmavati – Mother of Kamsa – Deceitfully Conceived
Gobhila saw Padmavati when he was on the flying chariot, on a mission ordered by his master, Lord Kubera. While flying over
Shikhandi – Bhishma’s Death Knell
The Day of the Swayamvar “I feel a strange sense of foreboding, my lord,” said the Queen of Kashi to her husband,
The Journey to Swargarohini – Pondering on Familial Afflictions
“Krishna is dead!” “Krishna is no more!” “The Yadava Clan is wiped out.” Arjuna cried. He had just returned from Dwarka, where
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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,
The Taj Mahal – Lovers’ Ultimate Dream
The Taj Mahal – the Proposal “Will you marry me?” Vinita heard David’s voice behind her as she stared, mesmerised, at the
Book Review – The Music Makers
The Music Makers by Rohini Paranjpe Sathe offers a lilting, delicious, and sometimes brutal glimpse into a conservative Maharashtrian family that loved