“Venkaya!” Mallamma stood up and took two steps toward Chelikani Venkaya. Venkaya walked in slowly, feeling crushed by the weight of his task. Mallamma was waiting for him. She was fully aware of his mission. “Yes, thalli[1]?” “What is the verdict?” “Here is the dagger.” He quickly pulled the daggar from the sheath and held…… Continue reading Moments before boarding the plane by Sripada Subrahmanya Sastry