The tall glass bay windows looked like they stretched out to an endless height making the room appear as though it had no ceiling. I
Category: Short Stories
Hoary Longings
The main events took place in Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar) on 7–8thJuly 1962. On 7thJuly 1962, the military regime violently suppressed a student demonstration at Rangoon University attended by some
Bleeding Hearts
Prologue Melancholic notes echoed in the eerie silence. Lana’s blood-red eyes matched her dress. A year after her husband’s death, she had finally picked up
The Sanguine Kaleidoscope
The warm infusion of the brink pink She was the intoxication transcending a drink The tiny by-lane in the dark, bustling leather industry of Dharavi,
Purplemania
“Steph! Wake up, lazybones!” “Just a little more, Mom. Let me doze just a litt…le mo…re.” “Don’t you have a meeting today at 10:00?” Jesus
The Special Win
“Careful,” shouted Suraj keeping his books aside, as he saw that his mother had tripped at the entrance. She was carrying three pots of water
The Revelation
Aparajita had come home after a long time. Not that she had ever expected to be welcomed with fanfare or extended the red carpet for
The True Calling
Present The horse strode into the woods, breaking every twig and branch on its way. The eerie silence diminished as wails and cries followed the
The Journey of Life
Dadar Station was as crowded as ever, even in the wee hours of the morning. Susan, my efficient secretary, was puzzled when I had asked
The Price of Betrayal
August, circa 1971, The Indian part of Hili, West Bengal “I don’t know. I don’t trust him. I don’t like the look of the man…”
Birds of a Feather
“JAAGO is not just a group of businessmen, it is an emotion. It is a saga, of members of our community coming together to…” The
Retribution
The evening traffic congestion on the road was at its peak. He sprinted across, antsy, breathing heavily, without noticing a big red bus nearing him.
A Swirl of Moonbeam
The gate of the Town Hall had been mounted with a shiny bright yellow silk banner. It called for all dancers from sixteen to sixty
The Mother
Nalini relaxed on her bed. After days of tireless errands, she breathed a sigh of relief. A major task was done and dusted. The
The Flower in the Seed
The train came to a halt. The hills around speckled with green shrubs and tall trees, peaks dipped in white foamy clouds, breeze swirling around
The Book of Stamps
We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget. We forget the loves and the betrayals alike, forget what we whispered
Of Love and Loss
Titli Devi mooed but nobody took notice. Chewing her morning curd, she swatted at the flies with her long, bushy tail- an appendage of pride
Illusion of Love
Chapter 1: Chook goes the train. The wind ruffles her silky black hair, and the loose tendrils settle around her heart-shaped, flawless face. Rhea looks
The Avenger
Ashiana Exotica was a condominium of premium apartments, set in an upscale locality in Mumbai. Each one had a vast living room, a wide dining
Forget Me Not
“Darling, are you mad?” asked Tapati. “Well no,” I said gently. “You can say I am a Maverick or a contrarian.” “I don’t care,” Tapati