The hotel building had certainly seen better days. The metallic finish of the entrance door, and the golden reflections could not compensate for the greyness of the exterior. I saw lights in a few windows, indicating poor occupancy. This is the place we had stayed in, on our honeymoon. We had enjoyed the frolic on … Continue reading CORRODED
“I quit the job today”. “Any sudden trigger?” “No. I was losing the corporate battle over a period of time. My boss consistently played dirty.” “Why couldn’t you play the game back?” “Coz bosses can withhold information. I was compelled to report things to my superiors, as per my job profile and reporting structure.” … Continue reading Compulsive Transparency
The kids had dressed him up as a clown, and then, enjoyed the entertainment that followed. I was proud to be clicked with this man with a large body, and a much larger heart. He had donated all his inheritance for the welfare of kids suffering from terminal diseases, and spent his entire weekends with … Continue reading Large
Being tied to a chair was about as unpleasant as he imagined. He was the HR Head of an organization, and a new management team had taken over. Several senior managers from the past had quit, or were asked to leave. He had wanted to tender his resignation in the same week. But the offer … Continue reading The Executioner
I am not an employee, so I cannot resign on moral grounds. I am the Creator, so I do not know, if it is moral to abandon one’s own creation. But, I confess to having failed. I got the physics, mathematics, geography and biology right, but I bungled with Chemistry. The model could not predict … Continue reading I Failed
Mick was new to the corporate office, and was flabbergasted with the number of hours per week spent in meetings. “When do you guys work to implement the plans?” “There are people on the ground below to do it. Our job is only to monitor, and rebuke those who fail.” “But how do I show … Continue reading Above and Below
I entered the house after an interval of twelve years. There were plants scattered around, but there was a theme, an order to the arrangement. Mrs. James, our old faithful housekeeper emerged with the coffee. Her always stern face looked rather forlorn. “I hope all’s well with you, Mrs. James.” “Every day with my head … Continue reading Living with the plants
The news captured headlines everywhere. The scion of a leading business family, a PhD from Harvard University had quit the family business to launch a non-profit venture. His mission was “100% Education”, not “100% literacy” in India. Roadblocks and struggles awaited his footsteps, but he was determined to conquer them all. He was yet to … Continue reading Making the grades in life
The Harvard graduate had big dreams. Soon, Smita found herself married to the heir of a business empire. The conservative family supported her dreams to work. She was appointed the VP(Marketing) in the family business. Her dreams started crystallizing, and she wanted to launch new product lines. The plans were submitted for approval to the … Continue reading The Garnish
Saying goodbye can be either an elating experience or sad. But leaving your place of birth, with not a single person to bid goodbye, can be heart-breaking. Ajanta had decided to leave the village never to return. She had lost her parents in the floods, and was deserted by her fiancé. The villagers accused her … Continue reading Goodbye
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