Chapter 5: The Snake and the Mirror
Who is the narrator of the story?The story is narrated by a homeopathic doctor, who shares a humorous and terrifying encounter with a snake. Where does the story take place?The incident occurs in the narrator’s rented room, a small house with no ceiling fan, just a mirror and a wooden cot. What kind of man…
Part II: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan
Who was Bismillah Khan?He was a legendary shehnai player of India, honored with the Bharat Ratna for his contribution to classical music. What is a shehnai?A traditional wind instrument, improved from the pungi, usually played during religious and auspicious ceremonies. What was Bismillah Khan’s family background?He belonged to a family of traditional musicians in Bihar…