Tiger & Other Tales
Tiger & Other Tales by Srinivas Kamat is a collection of eclectic short stories published by Notion Press on November 12, 2019. This edition, written in English and spanning 262 pages, explores the Indian ethos and contemporary changes through narratives that center around the tiger and its significance in the lives of those living near its habitat.
Readers will find a diverse array of tales, including Ammi’s wild ride on a tiger, Ajay Singh’s encounter with a Goddess while hunting, and Mira’s reflections as an aging tigress. The stories delve into themes of revenge, romance, and the transition of age-old practices, all set against the backdrop of the Western Ghats. This collection presents a unique perspective on folklore and mythology, inviting readers to engage with the rich tapestry of Indian culture.
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Contains a pot-pourri of eclectic short stories related to the Indian ethos and milieu as prevailing in contemporary and changing India with special focus on the tiger, its image and positioning in the psyche of the people who predominantly live in and near its habitat. You will see here Ammi ride a tiger in the wild….Ajay Singh, a hunter sees an apparition of a Goddess while aiming at a tigress…Mira, an aging tigress abdicating her jungle kingdom. A bus journey gone horribly wrong. Moving on from a romance when younger. And in the shade of the Western Ghats a story of revenge by exploited women. Transition of some of our age old practices. And lastly chromosome wars.
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