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Madhura’s Husband is Here

29 Sep , 2015  

As the dusk settles, Madhura’s heart is pounding against her chest. She walks around in the guest bedroom, unable to sit quietly. She is anxious about her husband’s reaction to see her back. She cannot be sure whether it would be pain, anger or disappointment that she would have to face in his eyes. She […]

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Madhura is trying to regroup herself

27 Sep , 2015  

Madhura is distraught the entire time she is in the bathroom. She breaks down a couple of times. But once she gets out, she musters some courage to put up a strong front. Her mother-in-law serves her some snacks at tea time. Her daughter has been diligently working on her home-work the entire time, barely […]

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Madhura is upset!

18 Sep , 2015  

Sangeeta’s words really pricked Madhura. About half an hour later, she is still standing at the entrance of the home and crying inconsolably. Her mother-in-law seems conflicted for a while, but ultimately she comes around and consoles Madhura. “There, there” she says, “You did not really come here expecting her to come running to you […]

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Madhura – Homecoming

10 Feb , 2015  

(this character sketch was inspired by the suggestion given by one of our followers, Vibhuti) As she gets out of the car, she is still mesmerized by the seven year old staring transfixed at her. At that moment her daughter calls out ‘Amma’. Her heart skips a beat on hearing that word. The young girl […]

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Madhura: A happy homecoming?

12 Dec , 2014  

Throughout the flight journey, Madhura had been worried sick about the reaction she would receive from her husband and her daughter. Once she reached the Kochi Airport she realizes just how much she had missed being in her native place. On the taxi ride to her village, Madhura prays real hard that her daughter would […]

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Madhura: Horns of the dilemma

26 Nov , 2014  

As Madhura packs her bag on the day after her conference had ended, she was still divided about her recent decision to go back home to her husband and daughter. As she pulled her luggage to the taxi, the driver came out to help her with her luggage. Once she was seated inside, the Taxi-driver […]

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Madhura: An Introspection

19 Nov , 2014  

Soon after she got off the flight at the Bombay Airport, Madhura bid farewell to Sara Parker and was on her way to the hotel. The Organizers of the Conference were hosting it at the Taj Hotel and found it convenient to arrange for the stay of the participants there, instead of arranging for their […]

Announcement, Characters

Bade Bhai introduces Madhura Nair

16 Apr , 2014  

Madhura aka Introvert Age: 28 Gender: Female Occupation: Researcher at some reputed University in department of Historic Arts Physical Characteristics: Small and skinny, Long hair, pale skin Description: Madhura is an introvert about who very rarely people knows. She lives alone in a 1 bedroom apartment. As an orphan child she lived with her elder […]