Library on Wheels holds reading session of Shalaka’s ‘Tadow’

Nagpur: Library on Wheels organised special book reading and storytelling session of ‘Tadow' — of young author Shalaka Kulkarni of Nagpur. ‘Tadow' — a collection of 67 flash fiction stories that echo the nuances and vibrancy of modern India, has been appreciated by prolific authors like Meghna Pant, Dr Manjiri Prabhu, Divya Prakash Dubey and many others.Moderated with insight and warmth by Mugdha Oak, the session was a lively saga of conversation, reflection, and quiet revelation. Mugdha's questions moved beyond the page, prompting Shalaka to speak about her creative process, the book's collaborative genesis, and the emotional depth of the stories she chose to share. "Flash fiction is where brevity becomes bravado — a universe contained in a paragraph, a lifetime etched in a page. It asks the reader to pause, fill the silences, and feel what isn't," said Kulkarni. The author read two stories - ‘Taqdeer' and ‘Tadow' from the book, both of which met with palpable resonance. The reading was followed by a heartfelt interaction with the audience. What stood out most was the atmosphere — alive with emotion and shared memory. It was an evening of collective introspection, laughter, and the kind of connection that lingers. Nagpur, once a cradle for the young writer, became a co-narrator in her journey, witnessing the storyteller return, her stories coming full circle. The event was organised by Library on Wheels team comprising Likhit, Rashmi, Mallika, Mayank and Bhavik.