Today was her father’s 40th death anniversary. Devika ran a wrinkled hand over the faded yellow photograph. “Babuji?” she whispered achingly, hoping against hope to
Category: Quintale-22
Friend in Need
Rukmini took her morning tea. She opened her diary to write her morning thought.”Life is much better when we have others to spend it with.
The Story of Pawankali
The usually quiet Ramnagar was abuzz with the news of a young elephant calf roaming in its fields. The sarpanch called out Balram for help.
Shared Happiness
“Woof!” The sound was so faint I would have missed it, if I hadn’t felt something brushing my feet. Looking down I saw a feeble
A New Path
Priya is a modern woman who doesn’t let anything put her down easily. But the four months of lockdown and the uncertainty looming due to
Ammu and I
I had left my parents and all my friends back in Kolkata to start my job career in Cutack. My landlord who lived with his
It Suddenly Dawned
Mel lived with her mom far from the city. They went unnoticed as their house was the smallest among the entire street comprising of more
A Generous Dash of Vermilion
Kirti Abasan in North Kolkata was bustling with activities, with married women thronging the makeshift podium to offer their final obeisance to the Goddess. “MOU.
A New Beginning
When the school reopened after a ten-days break post half yearly examination, Priya and her classmates saw a new addition to the population of their