Life holds surprises at the other end of the rainbow, and all are not bad. I started life in this lane and rode a bicycle, because there were no other means of transport. I see my son riding a better bicycle as a sport, as I alight from my chauffeur-driven Mercedes. The effort needed to … Continue reading We never know
The wedding loomed closer and all Tay could do was think of storm clouds. The wispy tulle fabric of the wedding gown did not help much. The perfect beauty of the bride, as she walked through the aisle, holding her creator’s hand, followed by cute little bridesmaids did not fire his imagination. He was sensing a … Continue reading Twist in the Tale
The joy of a better lifestyle and pay dwindles, when I see my wife’s morose face in the evening. She is taking time in adopting a new lifestyle, without the domestic help we were accustomed to in India, and uncomfortably low temperatures. I try to cheer her up in the morning, “Sunrise looks beautiful , without … Continue reading Sunny hours
“When will you learn to take pictures that make sense?” The sleuth reprimanded his photographer. “People have their back towards the camera, and I see the feet of a person, covered by the man.” “That is the question, Boss. The lady is holding the small, concealed person and the man is looking down at her. … Continue reading Missing
The yellow light is unmistakable, on those dilapidated structures, but not concentrated at a place. It is visible in patches of different sizes. He pulls out the picture of the yellow UFO circulating in social media. Some claimed to see it moving in circles over this lane. Maybe, they are searching for something, but what? … Continue reading Mission (Im)possible
Jamie Patel had just recovered from a stroke, but was asking for all forbidden foods since morning. “Let’s celebrate, kids! I guess I survived to only see this day.” His daughter-in-law faced redundancy in the office, and did not take kindly to his remark. He continued at a high pitch, sensing her mood, “Check your … Continue reading Crossover
Partially opaque glass made the departing figures look hazy. I knew one of them will either get lost in oblivion, or hit international headlines. I wondered if I had taken the right decision to stay behind. It is not easy leading an obscure, nomadic life. It is even more difficult being privy to a fraudster’s … Continue reading It’s not easy
There was not a single customer in the shop. The painstaking efforts in arranging the swatches and rolling the samples of fabric appeared to be going unnoticed. Anna was an ace fashion designer, and could do wonders with fabric. I could not decipher why samples of the finished products were not on display. She could … Continue reading Unknown doors
He barely managed to park his car in the narrow, crowded street and step out on the sidewalk. A few young faces acknowledged his celebrity status and asked for selfies. Some others just threw curious glances at him, and moved on. He secretly wished that the pictures would go viral, and the residents of that … Continue reading Just that one
The CEO of the topmost bank in the country, who was hailed as an achiever by feminists finds herself embroiled in an ugly controversy. Her husband is found guilty of misusing her position to further his own business interests. An offbeat filmmaker, who has won laurels for her offbeat films, files for divorce after her … Continue reading Intertwined
