I wonder why have I been invited to this derelict building. The instructions are clear. Enter the building through an entrance with an uneven shape. Take the staircase leading to the terrace, and wait. I follow instructions and reach the terrace. The sight almost makes me faint, but I am a hardened soldier expected to … Continue reading Unseen, unstoppable ….
This is where her destiny calls, and it scares me a little. My child will grow up, and enter the world of infinite opportunities. The ships, captains and marine life all invite her to come and explore …. and achieve something out of the ordinary. She is fascinated by water, and is being trained in … Continue reading A mother heart fears
“The tree that we so carefully planted is barren today,” a frozen soul whispered to another. “You changed.” “And you?” “We were unable to nurture the plant. The children have flown the nest. We are practically strangers to one another.” “Trees lend wood even after they are cut. We can have a great fireplace, where … Continue reading Thawing
“All happy families are the same, but the pain of each unhappy family is unique.” “I see a reversal of the popular saying here.” “How?” “All unhappy homes are equally dark. The level of transparency in happy families differs, and the intensity of light in the windows speaks for it.” (279 characters) Twittering Tales … Continue reading Measuring Happiness
You mean the black hole? I am now enjoying the ride. It might take me to another world. Then what is the regret? Having you with me…..
When I saw it, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was all true. I had returned from Ahmedabad, after completing my premium IIT-IIM education, with a plum job offer in hand. This is the same garden, where Ritu and I had played our childhood games. It was unofficially official between the families that we would … Continue reading Barriers
Being a mirror has never been great ....
"Take my two cents on this. There is something shady about those friends of yours." "Dad, you know nothing. They are a creative lot, and soon, we are going to be in the news." They sure were. Police dogs on a scent trail had reached their house. The musical band was banned forever. It was … Continue reading Silent tears
The young soldier’s wife broke down on seeing her husband with an amputated leg. He had suffered frostbite while serving in the Siachen Glacier at temperatures well below zero. Touching metal with bare hands could cause bites. Six of them would share a tiny igloo made of fiber at night, to keep themselves warm. Her … Continue reading It hurts….
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