The large scale of migration is unexpected, especially the ageing population. Several houses have been sold, and others up for sale, at attractive prices. It is a property dealer’s paradise, and a huge gamble at the same time. My risks are covered though. I insist that the life insurance policies they hold be charged to … Continue reading Migration
He looks at the graffiti on the ground carefully. The nose and lips are slightly deformed with coins thrown on it. It is perhaps an appreciation of the art by pedestrians. He bends down to remove the outer layer of thick coloured chalk used to draw the picture. His companion is amazed to see that … Continue reading Clued
“I have been commuting by this train every day, for the last six years now.” “Is there a special purpose?” “Do you see the bridge on the right? Somebody jumped off the cliff six years ago. I suspect it was not a suicide.” “Ohh! What clues do you hope to find now?” “I’m sure her … Continue reading OMG
Alone in a foreign land, he does not know which numbers to call for help. He was here to spend the holidays with his son studying here, and help him tide over depression. His son couldn’t find a job with new immigration policies in place, and the education loan taken back home was to be … Continue reading No end
“There is an incredibly beautiful universe out there – the kind you have only dreamt about. And it will be yours soon enough …..” “How much do we have to pay?” yelled an enthusiastic young lad from the back rows. “It is free.” “Then there is a catch somewhere. What is the hidden cost?” said … Continue reading How do you choose to look at it?
“What are these red and blue reflections on the surface of the lake?” “This is the Lake of Frozen Shadows. It is believed that some divine souls once sailed on the lake, but never returned. Images of their shadows are frozen on the surface.” “Can we go boating to have a closer look?” “Boating is … Continue reading Lake of Frozen Shadows
“Only accountants know why goodwill is assigned money value on a balance sheet.” “Every smart businessperson and fraudster knows. It is a cover for the bad times, when a scam is exposed. People cannot digest things, which go against their beliefs, even if those are true, and shirk it off as somebody’s vested interest.” “Well… … Continue reading Balance sheets
Falling step-by-step, one at a time, he felt he had no option but to surrender to gravitational forces. He needed the salary to keep kitchen fires burning, and he did whatever he was asked to do – suspending better judgement and his values. Temperatures in his township lowered, and he saw everything freezing. What if … Continue reading Answers
I deserve to get the Survivor of the Century Award, or maybe more than a century. It has not been easy standing on one leg, losing my sheen in the mercury lights, yet being admired for quaintness. You mould me in different shapes, add aromas I don’t like and applaud the act of blowing me … Continue reading Sticks
She had once fancied a life on wheels. The hotel rooms felt blissful after a long day, where she could pass out in a jiffy and dream of future adventures. The soup and fish does not taste as good now. It has been a long time, since she had a wholesome, homemade meal. Her dreams … Continue reading Adventure
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