There was a tap at a corner of an abandoned ground. Though unused, it stood there firmly. One summer morning, it developed a leak. It
Category: QuinTale-43
A Hundred Years Later
2025 C.E. The little town of Thimmahalli was parched. The Sun shone above them bright and fiery refusing to surrender to rains. The crops were
Women’s Day Out
I was pleasantly surprised to see Sucheta’s WhatsApp message. ‘Hey, are you game for a unique session with my students?’ I was curious to know
The Escape
A popular Bollywood song animated the hustle and bustle of the monthly fair in Sukarore. Naika moved towards the bangles stall -Bangles of all sizes
Tina Learned To Drive
Hi! I’m Tina. I’m a programmer at one of the software giants. I commute to the office by a local train or an auto if
The Camaraderie
Muskaan came home running from school and told Muniya . “Do you know Mai, I spotted a long snake on the way while returning from
Hail Mother Supreme!
Thakur Tej Bahadur- this name sent shivers down the spine of mostly all the residents of Kharegaon, a small village in Gujarat. Yes, he was
Throwback to History
“It doesn’t make sense,” Mayank said to Maneka. Maneka’s expectant smile faded. She had brought the latest story to her husband for his approbation. “Ohh,”
The Victory Dance
The buffaloes bellowed, the boys shouted, and the birds flew shrieking from the trees. The cows bleated in agony as they saw their favourite cowherd
Joie de Vivre
A cold wind blew, and I tightened my shawl. I was in scenic Landour, where the slopes abounded with Oaks and Deodars. The majestic snowclad
The Teacher Who Unleashed His Joy And Enthusiasm
“Subir kaka, what’s that on your lap?” A little village boy, Raghav asked in amazement, looking at words dancing, floating, and then forming sentences on
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AD.Verve 🙂 “The buffaloes bellowed, the boys shouted and the birds flew shrieking from the trees….” You hear the droning in the background. You count
Reset Your Mindset
Celesty is a software developer whose dream was to reach for the stars. Being focused at work and valuing time helped her grow within a
The Futile Trial by Fire
The chariot set in motion as Lakshman cracked his whip, and I turned around to look at the massive palace I had painstakingly and dedicatedly
Just Another Day
Bandhavgarh is a tiger sanctuary located about 3 hours’ drive away from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Kaseru is a village in Pataur core range of the
Run Sundari, Run!
“Appa! It is so quiet here unlike in the city. I don’t see any vehicles on the road. There is no park too. Besides, I
She Who Rides the Buffaloes
Jhumki had turned seven and the school teacher visited her home once again. “It’s high time you put her in school, Lalbabu.” Lalbabu hated the
The Kenyan Reform
On a sultry summer afternoon, the Kenyan skies shone bright and spirits lifted higher despite the otherwise stifling airs. The heat just could not seem
The Brutal Act
“If it weren’t for adversities I would have never sent my fourteen-year-old daughter away.” Rukmini wiped her tears as Shalu prepared to leave with Shelar