Unveiling The Intersectionality Of Hunger, Feminism And Rural Realities In Kamala Markandaya’s Novel Nectar In A Sieve

Abstract

This paper examines with Nectar in a Sieve.Famous Indian novelist Kamala Markandaya is renowned for her distinctive combination of substance and narrative techniques. She was raised in a little Indian hamlet and became well-known for her brilliant literary works that brilliantly captured the passion and tragic fate of rural India.In addition to writing several short stories and working as a journalist, Markandaya is the author of eleven books. Her debut novel, Nectar in a Sieve, ends up becoming a masterpiece and a best-seller.The main themes of the book were the devastation and death brought out by poverty and hunger.Feminism emerges as a subtle yet significant theme,as Rukmani and the women around her navigate the traditional gender roles and societal constraints.kamala Markandaya paints a poignant portrait of Rural. Therefore, the study focuses on the fundamental traits of rural India through the experiences of countless Indian villagers who endure extreme poverty, starvation, and exploitation.