R for Rambha – When She Didn’t Give Consent to the Evil Ravana
Even as Rambha, the beautiful Apsara, was taking a leisurely walk in the mountains, Ravana was roaming the skies on his Pushpaka
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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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The Birth of Krishna – When Kamsa’s Worst Fears Came True
The Night of Krishna’s Birth Torrential rains, bolstered by incessant thunder and lightning, threatened to tear apart Mathura that dark, ferocious night.
Utkaca’s Redemption as Sakatasura
The Arrogance of Utkaca Separated from his hunting party, Utkaca had been walking long and hard, meandering through dense jungles, and now
Chandra – the Waxing and Waning God of the Night Sky
Chandra’s Love for Rohini Chandra was watching Rohini dress in front of the mirror. Her skin glowed in his shimmering light. Her
Mahabali – The Asura Immortal
Mahabali looked in awe and wonder as Vamana’s size grew exponentially, so much that His head disappeared into the clouds and His
F for Falgu River – Cursed by Sita
Sita and Dasaratha on the Banks of the Falgu River Sita sat on the banks of the Falguni River, awaiting the return
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Drink and Drive Just One More Time For My Sake
She was devastated, beyond help. She stopped living the minute she laid eyes on her son’s dead, battered body! No! No! She
The Birth of Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu – Varchas Krishna’s meeting with Chandra, the Moon God went off well. The interaction took place a few years before the
Ekalavya – The Ideal Student
Kamsavati begged her husband. “Don’t kill our child. He has done nothing wrong.” Devashravas shouted back at his wife, hiding his guilt
A Tale of Friendship – Between the Divine and Man
Krishna and Sudama were best friends, the legendary version of the modern-day BFFs. They studied together in Sage Sandipani’s ashram. They were not
Vali – the Indomitable Vanara
Tara Pleads with Vali “Don’t go, my dear husband,” pleaded Tara with Vali. “Something’s amiss. How did Sugriva suddenly get the courage
The Green Goblin – The Painful Pangs
Ganga couldn’t sleep a wink. She tossed and turned in her bed. Her sister, Gowri, sleeping on the other side of the
Already Seen – Blake Pierce – #bookreview
Book Title: Already Seen Author – Blake Pierce Laura Frost is the protagonist, an FBI agent prone to receiving “visions” about future
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
The Birth of Adi Shankaracharya – Aryamba’s Loving Perspective
Aryamba looked on with loving affection as she served her husband, Sivaguru, his evening meal. The happy couple was highly respected and
The Birth of Lord Rama – Born of His Sister’s Undying Love for Her Father
It was the same nightmare that awoke Kausalya in a fit of panic every night. She hears frantic knocking and banging on
