The media devotes more space to kinky behavior and displays of brute power, because ‘man bites dog’ is a story, not the reverse of it. Gamers get a chance to display more of what they consume on their newsfeeds, and then one fine day, they lay their hands on an actual weapon with fire or … Continue reading Future
I don’t know what is insanity, and why do they call me insane. It just happened that the geography did not match the maps ingrained in my mind. I asked for the airfare in local currency, and people around me mentioned miles yet to be covered. There are no milestones in the sky, and I … Continue reading Maps and devices
The grass had not been trimmed for ages. They believed that it protected the house against evil. It did breed a lot of mosquitoes though. The health worker, Sara, who came to the village, to teach prevention of malaria found herself battling social evils instead. The campaign brought her face to face with an old … Continue reading Trimming the grass
It had taken him a lot of money, travel and effort to realize that the word ‘vacation’ was a misnomer. It was only a replacement or a change or a holiday. A real vacation would happen only when he vacated his body. He wondered if he would still carry a few impressions then ….. … Continue reading Vacation
She had been working here for the last ten years, and resented the maintenance effort. Keeping the linen sparkly white and starched took a lot of effort. The crockery used was either white or transparent. Ron was particular that only the food and companions should leave an impression on the senses. Everything else had to … Continue reading Senses
“I found a red scarf entangled in the trees here, in my cadet days. Taking it to its rightful owner, who was driving a few feet ahead, changed my life.” “So, you met your love here?”, my eyes twinkled with affection, as I looked at the man with snowy hair. “Yes. I come here so … Continue reading Stays long
“She has not come here for the last two nights.” “How can you say that?” ‘The lawn is covered with petals if she comes. The flowers can’t resist falling to meet her……” “Jack” barked the police inspector, “I need a witness, not a lover or poet.” “It was a New Moon yesterday….” “Gawwdd” Twittering … Continue reading She
There are victims of amnesia on the other side of town. The precious moments spent here are lost in the melee of development. Why don’t you cross over to meet them? I did, but claustrophobia drove me back. Build something here to attract them. I cannot stand their derision on things they don’t understand. The … Continue reading Un-bridged
Chicken tikka with garlic mayonnaise Masala Pav with Parmesan multigrain bread Steamed Hilsa with sautéed Bok Choy and grainy mustard sauce Dosa Spring Roll Chicken Tikka Masala He was impressed with the contents of the menu card, till he looked up to find Amy smiling at him. “Are you new around the place?” … Continue reading Fusion Food
Whatever you term as rich experience also means that you have a mind of your own. We don’t really need people who can tell us what we should do. We have it all chalked out, and just need people to implement it. Efficient rookies you know, who can put themselves out on the block for … Continue reading Professionalism
