I have had this recurring nightmare – of being up there on the stage, and seeing the auditorium full of faces I dislike. How the hell do I perform? The act changes involuntarily. I make an extempore speech and there is a stunned silence. For once, my opponents have nothing to say. Happy with my … Continue reading Idiot
“The originality in your work is commendable.” “There is no originality in this world. All concepts are derived from nature – just that the absorption is unconscious at times, and we project the same as our creativity.” “I am inclined to agree with you….” “You will, if you take the time to observe the perfection … Continue reading Never-ending
It was well thought out plan – power failure, security alarms disabled and the raiding of a jewellery shop. The ensuing pandemonium would ensure that the exit gates were not adequately manned, and he will make good his escape in that battered car borrowed from his friend. Little did he know that a bomb blast … Continue reading Planning
Romila, the youngest queen was married to the ruler of Sharara, a small kingdom on the banks of Gomti river. She was seventeen, bubbly, fun-loving with stars in her eyes. Her husband was twenty years older than her, totally involved in being a ruler, and the two could not relate to each other at a … Continue reading Romila
Welcome to Week 40! Certain numbers arouse curiosity. I have always wondered about the special significance of the number 40, across different cultures and geographies. Why 40 days of mourning in Islam? Why 40 days of fasting and prayer in Lent? Why 40 winks of sleep? Why 40 minutes of walking? Why 40 days of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 40
A Bollywood superstar mentioned his experience with his children – the ones who are growing up won’t talk, and the bubbly youngster all of five years old won’t listen. Another friend of mine shared that a Whatsapp message asking them to do a chore, works faster than screaming your lungs out. “I am your mother, … Continue reading Keeping up
rereflection of externality in netherworlds of subconscious create personality Three Line Tales
“How can a space be so expansive at the top, and so claustrophobic on the floor? I can barely breathe…” l said, looking at the teeming crowds around me, “Why should it be so? Breathing gets difficult on rarefied mountain peaks. You are in the mainstream hub.” I thought my companion was getting philosophical, and … Continue reading Unaware
The stains appeared to be indelible. They were gradually turning into scars, reminiscent of oppression, etched deep inside her soul. The cat’s insouciance tried to tell her, that guilt was misplaced. She was a victim, not the criminal. But the eyes that looked at her were still hungry. The creepy touch of hands that explored … Continue reading Final Revenge
The bride bid farewell to her husband with tearful eyes, and hope in her heart. It will just be a short while before the army Major was allocated family accommodation, and she’d join him there. She looked at the casket being carried out of the plane. It carried the body of her beloved. He had … Continue reading Journeys
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