“They have been rolling out beliefs and superstitions as Culture, and people are expected to fall in line, lest they incur the wrath of the powerful.” “Is there a difference? Combined beliefs do constitute culture.” “What I don’t like about it, is the expectation to conform. My belief is that I can think and analyse.” … Continue reading Majority
ME Did I stretch it too much? It is too late to think about it. The beauty of these moments is that one understands the meaning of acceptance. We spend our lives, attaching terms and conditions to everything. It suddenly does not matter Unfortunately, I am unable to share this experience with the world --- … Continue reading Different takes
Human beings turning into stone? Well, folklore says that Ahalya, a beautiful woman did, aeons ago. She was the wife of a sage, Gautam Rishi. God Indra was captivated by her beauty, and went to meet her in the disguise of her husband, Gautam Rishi. The husband returned home to see his wife with someone … Continue reading Turning into Stone
Maggie generally believed in animal welfare, but had no specific interest in birds, as such. Dutifully, she would keep a bowl of water on the balcony ledge in summers, to quench their thirst. This was one of the many acts she carried out regularly – like feeding stray dogs and cats. Cute birdie pics like … Continue reading Her Baby
The newly minted HR Head had worked three days and two nights to write the first draft of the HR Policy, with the objective of creating a new work culture. The first request for an appointment came from the labour union leader, who had serious objections to certain clauses. The CEOs secretary called to say … Continue reading Emotions
He came from a not-so-privileged background in the countryside, with big dreams. All he could land on, was a job in the pizza outlet, with an income just enough to pay the rent, but he never stopped dreaming. His work constantly reminded him, that the dough of life did not offer much by way of … Continue reading A matter of choice
The first flush of recognition is more expansive and exhilarating than first love. It happened way back in the nineties. Music was the only way that an introvert like me could express myself. She heard me, she stopped and her gaze remained fixed till the song ended. She moved away, without a single word of … Continue reading Mentor
The room looked as if a tornado had passed through it. It was high time that he informed the police. His kleptomaniac ex-wife had not stopped visiting the house. All the trouble that he had gone through to get a divorce, appeared to have been wasted. Suddenly, he noticed that his son was not on … Continue reading The Blues
The fear of waking up one fine morning, and not having a device to log on, haunts her. Her relationships, finance, thoughts and memories, all lie trapped inside. She sends a message to her husband, “Ryan, your device is clogged with messages. Don’t forget to delete, even if you are too busy to respond.” Ryan … Continue reading Communication
The butler served a perfect meal at the dining table. As usual, Suma did not share the meal. I see her picking on a salad leaf and gulp Diet Coke, and notice the fine lines on her face. She tells me about her day, in a rather staid, informative manner. “Shall we go to Thane … Continue reading Going back in Time
