“Capitalism has been broken, top UK business leaders warn”, scream media headlines. Artificial intelligence and technology are being blamed, the short-term thinking of profit-oriented corporations are being blamed. My son reads aloud a quote from the Book of Luke, “There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous … Continue reading Capitalism failed?
It was a steep ascent, and she preferred missing the bus, than taking a risk. She had let him go, years ago, as she did not want to share his struggles in life. She had chosen a peaceful, anonymous existence in this remote place. There were no struggles, but there was no excitement either. Today … Continue reading On the other side of existence
Sunday Writing Prompt at MLMM
snippets of conscience attempt to cover the barren soil of splintered souls pretentious social media messages a display of integrity in disintegrating structures projection of personal brands to stretch a vacuum from hollowness within I pay homage to the remnants of what could have been the tower of my existence Weekend … Continue reading Fragmented
smiles of nature disappear under frost promise a return with grandeur of sunrays seasons of joy and sorrow SoCS
faith love dogs are loyalty personified no human can hope to match them Saturday Mix at MLMM
I am unable to get Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo off my mind. He is not the first, nor will he be the last controversial figure. Trust is certainly on the decline. Arguments and counter-arguments will follow, and the media will get content without much effort. What and how do we teach our daughters and sons … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 9
Me: My shadow gives me immense pleasure. It is not as sharp as I am. It owes its existence to me. I can stand in different places at different angles, to impact its shape and size, or to make it disappear. Shadow: Do you realize why I am a blur? I reflect … Continue reading Shadowspeak
He was watching ‘Devdas’ for the sixth time. “Can a married woman from an aristocratic background, look so sensuous, crossing the yard to meet her lover?” he sighed. “The magic emanates from the extra yards of fabric we added to the sari, to create the moonlight-in-motion look. Watch the blue one that took four months … Continue reading Glamor
I am on the same railway station after several years, and the familiar face on the book stall flashes a bright smile of recognition, “Competition Success Review?” It is the magazine I used to read in my student days, to prepare for competitive exams. “Do you have something for the challenges that I face now … Continue reading Keeping up with life
