Weekly Roundup for the Week starting March 28, 2022
The week started off with a story set in Mizoram during turbulent times in late 1960s. This was followed by a true story of a football player who was part of a historic win against the British, a story showcasing a Koliwada of Mumbai, a story of two puppets and a humorous folk tale from China about why the Chinese no longer keep long names for their firstborn sons.
Here they are :
When Blackbirds Fly - A moving story set in the initial stages of the struggle for Mizoram’s independence against the backdrop of the 1966 bombing of Aizawl. Read on at -
Barefoot Kanu Dadu - A true story of Jitendranath Roy (Kanu), the star of Mohun Bagan football club, who was part of the legendary team of barefoot footballers that beat the British to win the prestigious IFA Shield in 1911. Read on at -
Lost and Found in a Mumbai Koliwada - A beautiful story showcasing the Koli community though the eyes of little Meena who lives in Worli fishing village inside Mumbai. Read on at -
Best Friends - A story filled with warmth about two puppeteers who are looking for their lost puppet. Read on at -
Tikki Tikki Tembo - A delightful re-telling of an ancient folk tale about why the Chinese thought it wise to give all their children little and short names instead of long and great ones. Read on at -
