She was a beauty – cherished, pampered and well-cared for, but had spent her life in captivity. The transition from babyhood to youth, passed away unnoticed. She peeped out of the window, and fantasized about the pleasures, which the outside world offered. A few books, carefully selected by her protectors, the ageing tutors and the … Continue reading Unblossomed
The lab assistant arrived with her home dialysis kit. This was a rigorous routine which she had to undergo thrice a day. She preferred getting it done on this old surgical table, stacked away in the bathroom, away from the prying eyes of her grandchildren. She used to be a rich socialite, and the wife … Continue reading The Irony of Life
He was walking home with leaden footsteps, as he anticipated his father’s derisive remarks on his inability to land a cushy, MNC job. A glance at the roadside vendor’s earthenware led to the answer he was seeking. Akash was a man of multifarious talents. He was a software engineer by profession, who dabbled with various … Continue reading The Pumpkin
My sister called to say that Dad was terminally ill, and we should go see him once. Mom was happily settled with her second husband and kids, and would not bother to check on him. Just before I left, I kissed my daughter in between her play, and invited protest. She wanted to be left … Continue reading Slag
Her father had scoffed at Angela’s romantic dreams, and her insistence on marrying a start-up struggler. Today, her father was the largest buyer of the company’s shares, instigating fears of a takeover attempt. A billion-dollar company was the stuff of dreams, and both Angela and her father had invested in the same stock, unknowingly. … Continue reading The Unicorn
The old building appeared to be ensnared with electric wires, gasping for breath, just like the brand it housed, which could not keep up with changing times. Reinvention and rebranding were non-negotiable. Jim realized this a bit too late, as he walked out of the building, with hunched shoulders, now unemployed. He had been a … Continue reading ReInvention
The media was agog with the news of Tulika’s suicide. She was a fairly successful television actress, found dead in suspicious circumstances. Her boyfriend, Raja, was the main suspect in the case, for abetment of suicide. Investigation led to threats issued to her by traffickers, after her refusal to continue with weekend escort assignments. Tulika … Continue reading The Point of No Return
The conspiracy was getting thicker and darker, with each passing day. She refused to give up work ethics, and the power corridors viewed it as an affront to their slimy tactics. She was getting clear insights into how they had reached wherever they were, and it was certainly not capability, that propelled them. Capability was … Continue reading Sunshine
Being at the right place and time needed careful planning. Portraying the boss in a favorable light, put him in uncomfortable spots. Standing on two feet was tough, while manoeuvring moves. He killed his conscience for walking over others. The halo of success enveloped him, and he was envied for how lucky he got. … Continue reading What does Luck take?
I love making long speeches. I don’t need to prepare for it. I look at the size of the audience, and go on rambling about my thoughts on the subject, and all my golden memories associated with it. I think of the increasing number of people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in the world, … Continue reading The Speaker’s Thoughts
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