Waiting for the Rain

Velu had owned his land

Velu had owned his land for nearly six years and worked on it throughout the year. He grew jowar in one season and dhal in the next, without taking re

This year the rains did not

This year the rains did not come at the end of summer. The dry weather lasted for months, leaving the fields untended and the earth hard, crusted, and

Velu feels bitter because he has

Velu feels bitter because he has worked honestly, yet he cannot till the land or grow crops. He first thinks he is being punished.

A villager suggests consulting astrologers

A villager suggests consulting astrologers to please the heavens and bring rain, but Velu does not agree. He believes rain does not come because of su

Velu goes to the weather office

Velu goes to the weather office in the city, but the officials say they are also at a loss. They admit that even with favourable conditions, they cann