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The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan

2023-07-18 10:18
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan

"I danced in the dark. I used to light up the room with candles and perform. In the blackout, my naseeb (fate) was going to shine."

The year was 1962. War had broken out between India and China over a disputed border and the Indian government had declared a state of national emergency.

Fear...