“Where were all the advocates of mercy when I was bullied into submission? The bosses were well aware of my capability, but their insecurity rode above acknowledgement. They feared a take-over if I was not crushed. Manacled by an outdated ethics, I preferred to leave the arena. And soon realized … good is not the … Continue reading No Mercy
“The paints have different textures, so they won’t blend,” my friend looks hassled as she struggles with her brushes and an old canvas for trials. “Are you trying to invent a new art form, without a different set of tools?” “Not really, just that I couldn’t find the colors I needed in the same brand.” … Continue reading Harmony
“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants
Walking in those recesses in the catacomb brings a sense of peace. She has lost awareness of time, of being bound by calendars and clocks. She had read somewhere that spirits walk between us, and we should let them be. They inhabit the same world as us. Can there be a common plane to connect? … Continue reading Catacomb
The morning starts with an Ashley Brilliant quote for me, “I may not be totally perfect, but parts of me are excellent”. I wonder if the Maker is bad at design, and committed awful mistakes in putting me together. The world expected a better version, but is compelled to tolerate me, and keeps expressing its … Continue reading Cocktail
I don’t know why people think the past is romantic. Why do they revel in reunions or visit historical monuments? The past wants a voice in the present, but forgets it has already lived its present. Now it needs to let others live out their present. The present peeks into the past, only to be … Continue reading Past
It’s election time. Freebies flow down the gutter. Every candidate offers something, and for once, the voters have a right to accept or reject. “Why did you pick up that scholarship, son?” “It will help my career, unlike the other things you’ll consume.” “The money is not enough to pay for the entire course.” “It … Continue reading A piece of scarce pie – one at a time
Those were the days when life was a dream waiting to happen…. I wandered lonely as a cloud, and dreamt of lifelong friends, soul-stirring conversations, ever expanding networks and spheres of influence. Human beings survive on hope and imagination. Everything that is yet to happen is beautiful. It keeps us moving towards a goal post. … Continue reading Risk of Living
“Of course, we’ll be too happy to help you, Ma’m”, stuttered the customer service representative, “just complete the details in the form, and the amount will be credited to your account.” He couldn’t believe a celebrity was taking a small loan from them. The scammer moved ahead confidently with her purported identity. A small effort … Continue reading Scamster
The eternal secret reveals itself in the fourth decade of her life - keywords not chosen carefully. Subconscious re-imprinting is a full-fledged course in NLP, but who knows when it gets imprinted. Can there be a program to design a child before it comes into the world? It would save so much trouble later. If … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence
