The journey from Raipur to Dharamjaygarh block in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh on a hot and dry April day seemed endless. The sun was blazing with all its might, announcing the arrival of summer. Leafless trees, a few paddy fields along the banks of the Mahanadi, the longest bridge in Chhattisgarh and dry forests were some of the highlights of our drive to Dharamjaygarh.
The mirage on the expressway appeared real. Despite the heat, our vehicle was comfortably cool. It was past 1 pm and we were hungry, since all of us had eaten breakfast before 8.30 am. My. . .
