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Harishankar Parsai

An Indian on the moon: Inspector Matadeen was there before anyone else in this satirical short story

‘These scientists...just because they can see the bright side of the moon they claim there’s no life on it. I’ve been to its dark side. There are men there.’

Harishankar Parsai
· Sep 08, 2019 · 08:30 am
A literary mystery: Why did Premchand pose for a photograph in a torn shoe?

The photograph inspired Harishankar Parsai’s classic essay in Hindi, now available in an English translation.

Harishankar Parsai
· Sep 18, 2017 · 08:30 am