Gulzar 
Rain 

A fascinating short story from the inimitable Gulzar Gulzar is one of India s most renowned poets and lyricists. This e-single sees him turning his hand to another creative form at which he is equally adept short-form prose narrative. This story is taken from Gulzar s new collection Half a Rupee: Stories, which comprises twenty-five gripping tales available in English for the very first time. From real-life stories about well-known personalities to tales set in Kashmir, in the hinterland, in the modern megalopolis and on the Lo C, from anecdotes of love and betrayal to fables of courage and conviction, these are enthralling stories told in Gulzar s unique style; each story will delight you.