Thirst

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Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threaten ed by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity-an act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop swimming pool.Then one day, Minni encounters the water mafia boss and faces her biggest dilemma yet-should she expose him even if it means risking her job . . .and maybe her life? How did her future get so complicated?Story Locale: Mumbai, India Show more