“Ma’am, please lower your eyelids…now gently smack your lips…” The make-up artist’s brushes skimmed over Pari’s supple face in deft but gentle strokes as the
Category: QuinTale-37
Friends- Old and New
The last week of June, Papa and I shifted back to the city. I searched for familiarity and failed. Papa seemed to be preoccupied these
Forever the Neophyte
2008, Begusarai “Tara, pass me that stone…?” Amjad screeched, jerking four-year-old Tara from her stupor. She saw a round pebble rolled towards her, smiling at
Sen-solution-al
Finally, SHE arrives. After several rounds of arguments, debates, and discussions, the Sen family takes HER home. Despite a strict ‘no’ from friends and families
Coming Out
Megabytes Software Solutions was buzzing. The atmosphere had been depressing for some time now ever since their dynamic MD, Shantanu Bhattacharya died in a tragic
The Three Mistakes of My Life
I remember the day as if it was yesterday. The wounds are raw. An engineer-cum-entrepreneur, I am renowned for my innovations- some audacious, a few
Health O Mania
The door opened, and a colorful crowd waltzed in. It was that time of the month when we saw a lot of visitors. They always
Revathy’s First Day At School
Revathy sat outside her hut, staring ruefully at the murky clouds that synchronized with her sombre mood. “Hey, Revu. How was your first day at
Shake It Up
Her lips quivered. She was having a hard time controlling the laughter that threatened to burst forth. She wanted to dance in glee, right there
Hey You! Newbie
“Hey! You! Newbie!” shouted Mr Malhotra, proprietor of Malhotra consultancy. “Here we go again,” thought Rashmi mentally. “You joined today?” Mr Malhotra barked, pointing his
Dark Desires and Damnation
Every night we waited with bated breath for our darling ladylove to lay her lips upon us. She came unabashedly. Ooh! Those furtive glances that
The Experienced Newbie
“What is wrong with bhau*? Why would he send a newbie on this all-important expedition?” Bantu fumed. His accomplice, Dhondu too was against this idea
The Fresh New Painted Beginning
Svale used to say, “Consider yourself a newbie while learning, and life will reward you opulently with lessons that are worth cherishing”. Despite being a recipient
I Don’t Like That Job
Malli, was the sixteen-year-old daughter of Yellamma who worked as a maid in the houses near their shanty. Malli did finish school, and want to
The Newbie Who Was Meant to be
The door opened, and the light switched on. Someone entered our dorm. My heart beat faster. One day, I hoped to meet my soulmate. Could this