short story1930
Dikri ke Rupaye
डिकरी के रुपये
Dikri ke Rupaye (डिकरी के रुपये) by Premchand is a story about corruption, journalistic integrity, and the conflict between friendship and duty.
34 min read
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short story1930
Do Bahanein
दो बहनें
Do Bahanein (दो बहनें) by Premchand contrasts two sisters' lives shaped by fate, choices, and society's treatment of women.
1 min read
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short story1930
Do Kabren
दो कब्रें
Do Kabren (दो कब्रें) by Premchand tells the tragic tales of two women buried side by side, victims of love and social cruelty.
1 min read
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short story1930
Doodh Ka Daam
दूध का दाम
Doodh Ka Daam (दूध का दाम) by Premchand tells of Mangal, a poor village boy whose education is sponsored by Sukhram, and how he repays this debt.
1 min read
short story1930
Gila
गिला
Gila (गिला) by Premchand is a profound story about grievances and resentments that poison relationships when left unspoken for too long.
1 min read
short story1930
Grihaneeti
गृहनीति
Grihaneeti (गृहनीति) by Premchand is a sharp satire on domestic politics where household management becomes a battlefield of egos and power.
1 min read
short story1930
Gurumantra
गुरुमंत्र
Gurumantra (गुरुमंत्र) by Premchand is a thought-provoking tale about the sacred bond between teacher and student and life's most valuable lessons.
1 min read
short story1930
Hajje Akbar
हज्जे अकबर
Hajje Akbar (हज्जे अकबर) by Premchand is a profound story about the true meaning of pilgrimage and whether rituals matter more than humanity.
1 min read
short story1930
Har ki Jeet
हार की जीत
Har ki Jeet (हार की जीत) by Premchand is an inspiring story about moral victory where losing with honor surpasses winning through dishonesty.
1 min read
short story1930
Ibrat
इब्रत
Ibrat (इब्रत) by Premchand is a moral tale about learning from others' mistakes, exploring consequences of greed and the importance of righteous living.
1 min read
short story1930
Jail
जेल
Jail (जेल) by Premchand is a powerful critique of colonial justice system, depicting how the poor are imprisoned while true criminals roam free.
1 min read
short story1930
Jhanki
झांकी
Jhanki (झांकी) by Premchand offers vivid tableaux of village life, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, and the everyday struggles of rural communities.
1 min read