Word: devak
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1950
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...wrecked, and 700 houses collapsed. Nevertheless, Dwarka Nath, a young shopkeeper, set off gaily, with his cousin Madan Mohan, for a wedding date with the lovely Uma Vanti in a village 50 miles away. After they had traveled 45 miles the young men came to the turbulent river Devak Nullah and found that the bridge had been swept away. As there was no boat available they plunged into the water. Madan Mohan, a strong swimmer, made the other bank. Bridegroom Nath spluttered, choked and turned back. With only one hour left before the time fixed by the astrologers...
| 1 |