“A new government has taken over in that country. Foreign policy needs to be realigned.” “Bilateral trade will be affected adversely, our currency is devalued and unemployment is gnawing at the core of our economy. The opposition is waiting to pounce at our failure.” “If we don’t do it, our international reputation is at risk. … Continue reading Moveable bridges
“I asked you to find the missing arm, not replace the upper body.” “It was faster.” “But the outfits are not designed to accommodate male breasts. And what’s it with that neckpiece? Where does it originally belong?” “Holy fish… that cap?” “This is retail, not a diversity challenge.” (280 characters) Twittering Tales #106
The trees whisper, but nobody is able to decipher their language He fights for our rights He is no Luddite…… Business is up in arms against the man. ask him his price he should not rise it will be to the detriment of profit rules, sacrament Politicians lambast him He blocks progress of the nation … Continue reading Life goes on ….
I fervently pray for time to stop, but know that it will not. The part of me I leave behind will be forgotten by those I care about today. It will claim its space in the subconscious – netherlands of existence – that is where it is destined to remain. I was naïve to see … Continue reading Parting shots
I have been perched here on the roof for long, but I’m not immortal. I see life unfold around me every day, as people go about their business – in an anaesthetized, unthinking and inconsiderate manner. The urgency of their goals injects fear in me. I have this recurring dream – the world will perish … Continue reading Anaesthetized
“His career is finished. I don’t see a way out for him to get out of the #MeToo allegations.” “A career being finished does not mark completion of the story. There are many more waiting to emerge, to claim their rightful place in the sun, and get justice. What about the careers that ended because … Continue reading Not yet finished
“A historian remained locked in this museum for decades, and dished out tales for the world to savour.” “Is he alive?” “Maybe, in a way …”, the guide stuttered. “What does that mean?” “The museum has been shifted to a smaller, lesser known place. This is now inhabited by a social media content producing company. … Continue reading Spirit of the matter
A large crowd is inexorably drawn to the local beach, as stories circulate about a human being buried in sand. Some say it is a yogi performing some meditation feat or gimmick. Some people speak about an act of vendetta, and lack of action from the police. There are many others who decide to stay … Continue reading Fake News
It is a nice pair of shoes. I saw a similar pair on Amazon, and will order the same for you. Who told you, that I want those shoes? You have been staring at that pair for the past half an hour. It Is getting dark, and I think we should head homewards. The owner … Continue reading Teenage Tales
Tickety-Tac ….. the fingers din’t stop rattling the keyboard, and dropping white sheets stained with stories on the sand. But what were the stories? The great drama unfolding on the horizon, of the meek winning battles…. Then? They did not live long enough to witness it on Earth. (276 characters) Twittering Tales #105
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