Celebrations in my life never end. I celebrate the success of a carefully constructed image meeting its purpose. I celebrate the inability of my opponents to compete. Then, I move on to reveal my skin under the mask, and send a few people reeling with shock. Blind idiots! They deserve this for being so naïve. … Continue reading Mystique
He looks at the graffiti on the ground carefully. The nose and lips are slightly deformed with coins thrown on it. It is perhaps an appreciation of the art by pedestrians. He bends down to remove the outer layer of thick coloured chalk used to draw the picture. His companion is amazed to see that … Continue reading Clued
It was his last day at work, but somehow, he found disappointment overriding a sense of achievement. What was it that did not work, or where exactly did he fail? “I’ve never compromised on principles, whatever the consequences. I wonder why I was never seen as a likeable person.” “The problem with most people is … Continue reading Uptight
“I have been commuting by this train every day, for the last six years now.” “Is there a special purpose?” “Do you see the bridge on the right? Somebody jumped off the cliff six years ago. I suspect it was not a suicide.” “Ohh! What clues do you hope to find now?” “I’m sure her … Continue reading OMG
Faye is shedding copious tears. “Can you imagine, the brute dumped me just before the holiday season. Now I don’t have a date for the parties I have to attend?” “How about shopping online?” She brightened up, “You mean those dating sites?” “What else? Our links to the outside world lie in websites.”
Alone in a foreign land, he does not know which numbers to call for help. He was here to spend the holidays with his son studying here, and help him tide over depression. His son couldn’t find a job with new immigration policies in place, and the education loan taken back home was to be … Continue reading No end
Gunshots are not something one wants to start the day with, but it is routine in this part of the country. I am told that shooters practice their sport, for participation in the ensuing Olympics. It’s not easy to believe, this being a Naxalite area, but there is no other option. I’ve been advised to … Continue reading End of the story
I don’t know how real, really is reality. The snow is white and ethereal, but chilling. I want to feel the texture, and see if it melts in the warmth of my palms. But I stay in, for I fear the wolf out there. It never moves. Some people say a taxidermist kept it there. … Continue reading But still …
I know my purpose of life is fulfilled, when the statue in the temple speaks to me. I’ve been meditating here for a decade now. “Thank you, God! I lived for this day.” “I lived thousands of years ago, and did certain things relevant to those times. I’m remembered for those, but the context has … Continue reading Relevance
“I’d advise you to test cognitive ability before hiring, rather than emotional intelligence. EI has been the most overrated concept of the last two decades.” “I’d want to assess just one skill.” “What’s that?” barked the boss. “To know if a highly charged situation needs a breakwater or a dam. The rest can be managed … Continue reading Intelligence
