Three Million 2. The Cigarette Tin
Mar 11, 2024
A young boy grapples with how much rice to share from a cigarette tin as hunger grips his community. The heart-wrenching stories of starvation emerge, revealing the dire choices faced by families in Bengal. Amidst chaos and conflict, acts of kindness shine through as a missionary establishes a relief hospital. The grim reality of Calcutta’s suffering contrasts sharply with the privileged lives of others, while a courageous newspaper editor risks it all to expose the truth. This poignant narrative captures the fight against colonial neglect and the quest for survival.
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