The sketch-book revealed a life full of woes. There were heart-rending scenes of abuse. The victim was seen pleading for mercy, but kicked around into submission. The Smiths had been lauded for adopting a deaf-and-mute girl. It was the suicide of the girl which threw light on bizarre happenings in the house. Mary wondered how … Continue reading Silent Screams
What was so pathetic about her, that most people turned apathetic? She silently suffered the punishment for being different. Her skin color and facial features all resembled that of the family, but the mind was different. Her mother often made these remarks, that her brain on a petri-dish, would look green or black or some … Continue reading Rainbow
The widow did not shed a tear, and the world was aghast. They were such a happy-go-lucky couple. She was labelled as stoic, determined not to display emotion in public, cold, manipulative and whatever they could think of. Nobody knew she was breathing free for the first time. Nobody knew the mental torture she had … Continue reading Deep waters
“Is the American story reminiscent of India against Corruption movement?” “No. India against Corruption was an inorganic, planted idea, hence it fizzled out. It comes closer to the subversion of a particular community and their acts of rebellion.” “The perception of justice may differ, but the ground reality remains the same. The people do not … Continue reading Bias blinds and binds
silver moonlight hits hard rocks drenched in apprehension blasphemy will follow can't shed lingering aromas though... drenched in apprehension pain finds its place after joy can't shed lingering aromas though... those moments feel like eternity pain finds its place after joy women are born to be non-existent those moments feel like eternity they … Continue reading Minimized identity
Neeta dreamt of Diwali that night, and her garden being illuminated by a hundred candles. It was the 59th day of lockdown, and it was expected to last a few more weeks, since they resided in a red zone. Another 40 days meant the lockdown would end on First of July, and then … they … Continue reading Hope
A sharp pain shoots through my head on the left side, as my husband animatedly makes a political argument. We do not support the same ideology. Life is back to normal in a while, but the pain continues. I wonder how much of it is psychosomatic. And what exactly is the trigger that generates discomfort … Continue reading Shooting Pain
The monk has travelled across the world in search of meaning of life. Gone are the days when people congregated in an ashram to partake of wisdom… there are umpteen agencies to get him online and share his learnings. The digital marketing campaign lasts 90 days to generate a feeling of emptiness in people, and … Continue reading Nourishment
unlimited imagination a ton of rebellion a dash of madness is lot of inspiration to defile blankness with lines and shapes fill them up with hues and shades… of eccentricity He is now transported to a place where he has to live by rules. Certain acts are to be executed at a certain time, if … Continue reading Blank Canvas
“You have magic fingers.” The compliment from my mother-in-law is more than music to my ears, as she initially disapproved of her daughter marrying an Indian. I wonder if the secret to a change of heart lies in the tapping of my fingers on the tabla, the fame and wealth I’ve recently acquired after signing … Continue reading Magic fingers
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