“This is too much!” In a fit of raging fury, Cowmilla flung the ‘Know Your Idioms’ in the direction of the haystack. As usual, she
Author: Narayani Manapadam
Narayani is an IT professional who constantly finds a way to escape from the drudgery of Microsoft Excel by seeking solace in Word. She's a crazy cat person, a badge she proudly flaunts.
A Player Crafted by God
Ain’t he affable – the mercurial Diego Maradona, whose tantrums could have shamed a prima donna. He was gifted with the hand of God, and
To Croon or not to Croon
I bumped into Shakespeare, who invited me for a beer. In my heart raged a tempest, as we talked about love and incest. ‘Why did
Krishna! Thou art my Lord!
O my beloved Kanha! Can I be thy Yashoda, and chastise thee for stealing that butter? O my beloved Krishna! I want to be Radha,
Love Wears Prada
“The pristine snowflakes kiss the ground…..” Louis V stops his running commentary. Perched on the rosewood table, he boasts of an enviable view of the
Eeesh! A Day Without Fish?
“No. No. Maa. Please. Don’t torture me like this”, Rakhal babu pleaded with folded hands. His rotund belly shook vigorously, as if in agreement with
A Bond Approved by Nature
Feel the love the tigress has for her cub. Out of sight is the ruthless predator. The loving mother hides him in the shrub. For
The Never Ending Ordeal
The herd of impalas grazed on the grass, while the calves frolicked around. However, in a ruthless place like the savanna, all it takes is
The Untold Tale
To think I drove all the way from Chennai for this! Bhuvana cursed herself for not cross-checking with Google. The main palace was off-limits for
The Caturbury Tales
Ms. Ginger stops in front of the hill. She stretches her forepaws and turns around. Her followers are behind her, but some have already started
Black Beauty
In a state of bliss, the black cat purrs! Painfully, wistfully unaware, its shiny coat matters not! Never! Those eyes look for love, as all
A Trip Down Memory Yard(s)
Oh dear! This was not what I expected. “You do know how to wear the nine-yard saree right?” my mother-in-law had wanted to know. “I
And… Kamakshi Mami turns Eggstraordinary
Holding a tumbler of filter coffee in one hand and a plate of banana chips in the other, Kamakshi mami ambled to the living room
The Return of the Oviraptor
NOT AN ORDINARY EASTER, THIS Andrew opened his rucksack and took out a medium-sized toolkit. Several small syringes were arranged neatly inside. He picked up
The Flags and the Men
The heavens opened up, as snowflakes enveloped the barren land in a pristine white cover. The man tightened his uniform around him, took a swig
Oh! The Lovely ruins
Those chiseled rocks whisper tales to us of an era bygone. All they crave for is an ear. Those mute structures carry secrets of amour
A Truckload of Memories, Served with Maqluba
“Ammi, can’t you take the trouble of putting on at least a thin layer of lipstick?” chided Nasrin. She then handed over the cup of
Happy Diwali
All behold the festival of lights, as it brightens our lives in a myriad of hues! The human spirit, ever indefatigable, dances in mirth and