and his belief always in the power of truth
activities and stories from people working in the field in different parts of the world
Prakash Iyer has also included incidents from his personal and professional lives
he offers a unique outsider’s view of monastic life―and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there’s a space for quiet and recollection that’s open to us all
and consumes her life
The Parcel By Anosh Irani Manga and his belief always inThe Parcel is about a transgender sex worker, Madhu, in the red light district of Bombay who is given an unexpected, harrowing task. Now, at forty, Madhu has moved away from prostitution, her trade since her teens, and taken up begging to support the leader of the hijras, Gurumai. One day Madhu receives a call from Padma Madam, the most feared brothel owner in the district: a 'parcel' has arrived a ten year old girl from the provinces, betrayed and