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Ramchand hustles through the dust‑laden streets of Amritsar, repeatedly late for work. After a rebuke from his boss, he takes his place amid the cottons and silks of the town’s sari shop, selling cloth to wealthy, fashionable women. Tempted by a glimpse of an opulent world, he falls in love with the idea of self‑improvement. Yet each step toward his dream exacts a price he may not be able to pay. "The Sari Shop" blends humor with a candid, psychological portrait of class and aspiration, offering a heartfelt debut that examines the fragile line between ambition and identity.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Rupa Bajwa
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