This is the longest entry I'm posting on WP. It is a translation of a Hindi story by Geetanjali Shree, winner of the International Booker Prize. Her novel was translated into English by Daisy Rockwell, and the translated work "Tombs of Sand" also won the Booker Prize. This is the translation of one of her … Continue reading March, Mom and Sakura – a translation
We used to feed a stray cat, Kitty, who loved to spend long hours on our couch or carpet. I learned that cats can trust when she delivered under our bed and made us parents. We were busy raising three kittens for the next five months, and each one of them taught us a different … Continue reading Hunter, FM and Chhotu
The tallest tower in the city has lost its top floor and canopy. It has been a landmark and tourist attraction for as long as citizens can remember. It was raining heavily and people are still guessing and gossiping, if it was an air attack or violent thunder. Visibility was poor and radar screens were … Continue reading The woman at the doorstep
The fairies that live beneath the ground always boost energy. It is strange how those with the power to fly choose to remain underground and inspire others. The colors she sees flying across the sky in the form of clouds, rainbows, sunrise or sunset hues become fairies in her mind. They are real, visible but … Continue reading Fairy Tales
Paula Light talks about 'digital goons' - You can't leave a site till you accept cookies, give access permissions or do whatever you are expected to do - boost someone's business. And it's so common that it is accepted as common sense. Let's get to the entertaining story which Paula tells us about a food … Continue reading Great will suffice
(Background : Ramayana has a story on how the ‘golden deer’ Mareech entices the protagonist Sita, and the chain of events leads to her stepping out of the security zone. She is then kidnapped by Raavan, and the act of her rescue leads to an epic war. Here, the deer Mareech returns to meet Sita, after […]Sita … Continue reading Sita and Mareech — SacredCircleforWomen
1. The marriage did not last. Her husband complained she starts yelling and throwing things at him, as soon as he closed the bedroom door. His family said they cannot handle her insanity. Her father remained silent, but had tears in his eyes. He had to fight to get her out of the clutches of … Continue reading Layers of insanity
The profession of astrology has taken a lot of brickbats in the recent past, for their failure to predict the pandemic. As usual, claims and counterclaims continue to crowd discussion space. Many astrologers shy away from predicting death, even if they see it. Some have learnt to put it in a positive or more acceptable … Continue reading Perception and perspectives
Scene 1 “I hear the Branch Manager of JNPT branch is in a relationship with one of his colleagues. He is married ….” The boss is digressing from the topic of discussion. “Should we really bother about personal lives of employees? He is an excellent performer.” I suppress a smirk as plenty of unsavoury stories … Continue reading 360 degrees feedback
Threatened of dire consequences, she stayed silent. And that was her undoing. She failed to inculcate strength and instilled a false belief in her daughters that they were meant to serve, maintain peace in relationships. All such errant mothers, please wake up, speak the truth. Stand up for what you truly are, redeem all that … Continue reading Stand up for what you are
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