A wealthy neighborhood in Mumbai. Omkarnath sat on an elaborate swing chair in the portico of a palatial bungalow, with a glass of whiskey in
Category: Short Stories
Embers From The Same Fire
Samsara. Camels. Ships of the deserts. Objects of my unwavering affection. They, strangely, do not top most people’s list of favourite animals, but then I’m
The Red Scar
Winter in Philadelphia had set in with much intensity, probably this year. There had been a volley of cold wind blowing right from the afternoon
Till Death Parts Us
“He said this is the only family he knows; the only family he’s ever had,” her persisting spring of tears was making my heart sink.
Eternal Love Story
“Yes, Dadi Ma. Why have you called me? Is there anything I missed or do you need something” Saloni replied to a phone call made
Love, thy name is ”Ýou”
Frustrated and angered by the situation and herself she dropped the mobile phone on to the sofa and dropping onto it sluggishly, with her dress
The Dream Catcher
Coming from the hill station and summer resort of Murree, Riaz was somewhat mesmerized by the dazzle of Dubai, the big city. The city of
Eyes on You
The tiny bell attached to the door at the end of a thin twine jingled merrily as he entered. The early morning sunrays filtered into
Guilty in Love
The April sun shines brightly in the blue sky. I am sat on a soft blanket, with Aura resting her head in my lap; her
Once Upon a Time… To Eternity
It began once upon a time, When two orthodox middle-class families decided to search for a suitable match for their son and the daughter. It
Love of Friendship
‘I love you Rahul,’ finally she admitted it to the love of her life. ‘I love you too Sheena,’ it was such a joyous moment
A Midsummer’s Dance of Fireflies
Jugnu stood staring at the painting taking the pride of place in her latest exhibition. Had it once again failed? This portal to the past
My Daughter
Raj does not come. I sat on the window, playing with the shawl. It was typically his liking. Dark with red roses woven on the
Love at First Sight
Ahh, here is the chart. I checked my name in the chart and boarded the first-class AC coach, Shatabdi express Bengaluru to Chennai. I placed
The Pehla Pyaar
Revathi sat at the airport café looking intently at the steaming hot cup of her favourite beverage coffee. The filter coffee was her first love
The Lost Love
It was only 6 a.m. Shilpa gave herself a good stretch feeling energetic and lively instantly. Today was her twenty-sixth birthday. A smile hovered around
A Crazy Story About Love
“Have you ever seen Appa getting angry at Maa? He is so cool and loving towards her. I have never seen him, or Maa for
Love You Till The Edge of The World
A book always preceded her! First the book entered, then the rest of her buried in it. It was the last year in school, Class
A Summer Sonata
April 2004 The square envelope lay on the carved rosewood peg table, conspicuous by its stark white look, broken only by the carefully inscribed name