Anuja checked her watch. Time to go home. She pulled Buddy. He refused to turn around. Instead, he pulled her back. ‘Bud! Again? Stop this.
Category: Take Two
Valley of Hope
‘Your services to The Indian Government as a nuclear scientist have been terminated with an immediate effect.’ The bold, italic line, in a swarm of
One Haven, Many Generations
May 14, 1954 Mr. Raju, fondly called as Raju Mama in the little township around the temple, was a middle-aged man then, when the last
Chance – The Roll of the Dice
“Call the ambulance, now” I heard the scrambled screams around. The next few scenes were a blur, they all happened at once. I helped lift
Empathy Rocks
“…..only the soul that ventilates the world with tenderness, has a chance of changing the world.” – Father Gregory Boyle. Homeboy Industries, Inc. “What did
The common man, my unsung hero
Today was the fifteenth day of our beloved Grandma’s passing away. In the evening, after tea, Grandpa had asked us to gather in his room.
What’s in a Name?
Shakespeare should have asked Diego Maradona who has been regretting his from the time he understood what it meant. The sky is overcast again. The
The Noose of Trust
29 August 2019, District Sessions Court Kshama hesitated on the first step. She had never been to a court before. Her foot faltered and slipped
Dubious Doubts
“Look, look, look, there goes Arjun for the final round!” exclaimed Riya jumping from her seat. “Even this time, he is sure to win,” she
The Journey
“We all have powers of one kind or another. But in our own way, we are all Spider-Man.” – Mary Jane Parker Her father had
THE SIMPLETON – No ‘A’ in this
”And the winner is Ravi Khanna.” The voice boomed from conical horn speakers proclaiming the judgment. The ‘mohalla’ Diwali celebrations were in full swing and
Breathless
Naika entered Metropolis College’s cafeteria balancing a stack of books on her arms. Roma, the college’s rich lass chipped in “Here come maids daughter! You
The Pigeon Hole
“My stories are only for your ears,” said Aftab, sitting on a comfortable bar stool with a back and arm rest, at the counter. “Yes
Welcome To The Take-Two Program
It was a foggy night. The rain pelted against the car and the wipers worked furiously to give some semblance of visibility. I was in
A Second Chance
They watched the man swathed in a cloak, gingerly climbing up the steep path, sometimes ducking behind boulders, approaching secretively as the sun was sinking
Ahalya’s Truth
A calm crimson was unfurling across the horizon as the glorious sun prepared to bid farewell. I marveled at the beauty all around. Mother nature’s
Born Out of a Chance
“Nobody wants to make a documentary these days!” I scowl at Mai, for no fault of hers. “All they want is an item song, a
Line of Duty
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
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