“Of course, I have an appointment. What do you think?” I let out my resentment loud and clear over Facetime with my only daughter. “I
Category: QuinTale-38
The Inner Read
I don’t remember much of my birth. But I have hazy memories of faces poring over me, peering, contemplating, smiling. Passed from hand to hand,
A True Lover
“Do you have a DELL charger? Can I borrow?” Sumit asked the neighbor without even introducing himself. Despite evening breeze, fresh sweat droplets were distinct
Self-Love to the Rescue
Ria sat in the corner of her room as a deluge of tears rolled down her eyes. *** “And the winner of the debate is…”
Best Self – A Love Story
For Ethan, his friends’ happiness was his delight. He quickly sense the vibe of the people around – cheerful, subdued, or threatening. A comforter, he
Finding Self
Gayatri had always dreaded her school reunions unlike most of the alumnae of her famous St. Joseph’s Convent School. She would certainly have given it
Love Thyself
“Hellloooo!” he called out surveying his strange neighbour. “Hello,” replied his neighbour nervously. “Glad to meet you. Nice place, isn’t it?” he said, looking around.
Versace Perfume
Walked past me is a familiar woman; the click of her shoes, her posture, the way her hair was positioned, the coldness written on her
Self Realization and Philautia
Sometimes self-realization happens in the most unexpected of places. The reunion of the MBA batch of 1997, and a near-death experience, changed my outlook on
She Owns Her Self-Love
“Pursuing a career is fine. But what about getting married, Neela? Her mother asked. “I don’t want to get married.” “Don’t you love children? Won’t
For Laughter’s Sake
“And then they say women aren’t funny!!” The decadent walls of the nightclub shiver as the crowd jeers, breaking into a maniacal laughter. Katie’s petite
Love Thy Self
Leila placed tea on the table and sat next to Ravi on the wrought iron garden swing. Leila crooned, ‘Aaj Kal Paaon Zamin Par Nahi
Bollywood Ki Jai Ho
‘Highway Queen’ was a roaring success. Madhuleela’s classic beauty was perfectly complemented by the gorgeous palace and its gardens where the movie was shot. Not
Amour Propre
A glow stick must be snapped for it to glow. The pale moon shone like a silver claw in the melancholy night. Stars spread across
Drenched in Self-Love
I never loved myself, not even a little. To put it plain and simple, I rather despised myself. Destiny played a cruel joke with me;
I Love Myself – But Differently
Ryan always felt low and called himself a loser and good for nothing. His friends tried their best to get him out of this thought
Philautia Shots
“If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands,” Sarah was humming this song since morning. Her colleagues had noticed her changed demeanor from