I don’t remember when I cleared the clutter after my exams. Or was it before that? It was not an easy task for a lazy Lulu like me. I don’t recall how much I spent from my scarce pocket money to prepare myself for the exams. I had not learnt the basics of financial planning … Continue reading Pain
Nothingness. But no… There is Someone there who wants Something to be in place of nothing. Someone is intelligent, creative, and excellent at visualisation. It designs a Universe and executes it over some time. It creates MVPs (minimum viable products) and lets them multiply. They are gifted with imagination, and some theories about the beginning … Continue reading Someone and Something
“It's Ronnie again... Rs. 122 crores have disappeared from the vaults of a bank." “Don’t worry ... He is our undercover agent, and I am sure we will get to the criminals soon enough.” Ronnie gazes into the mirror yet again as if trying to recognise his true self after spending months in the world … Continue reading Perfectly Executed
“One thousand snails were needed to yield 1.4 grammes of dye. These snails oozed a yellow fluid, which, when exposed to light, turned a brilliant shade of purple. Tyrean purple became the royal colour due to its high cost.” “Why did they not mix red and blue to create the colour?” Colour-mixing, as we know … Continue reading Colours
“It feels good to be set up as a trap. But it does not feel good when no one falls in the trap.” “Let’s change our names. Maybe we have already gained notoriety.” “They must have flashed our faces on news channels too.” “Change the caps, colour on your hair and pull your cheeks in.” … Continue reading Anti-national
In the face of adversity, they stand tall, unyielding, their reputation a fortress unassailable. Their every action, a reflection of an inner light, guides others through the darkest times. Their paths are marked by honesty and truth imprints, leaving inspirational trails for those who follow. In a world where reputations often falter, theirs remains untarnished. … Continue reading Untarnished
“Have you visited the Ajanta or Ellora caves? The wall frescoes, painted by ancient artists, tell many different stories. We have these outlines on a canvas and plenty of colours to fill in. Your life story depends on what you choose.” Words of wisdom fell off like ice cubes from a merciless face. He blamed … Continue reading Expunging Darkness
You’re on a mission to spread your message, enslave thought processes and make people do what you want them to do. The population is unaware of what they are subjected to. Your weapons come in the guise of an identity crisis, religious fervour, conspiracy theories and constructed fear. There will be moments when you feel … Continue reading Motivation
The girl who paints murals of fierce goddesses on crumbling walls silently declares herself unaffected by judgmental remarks. I cannot help but notice the dark clouds she paints overhead in some places. Natasha is labelled as being overambitious when she stakes her claim to a leadership role in the company and offends others vying for … Continue reading a-changing
Someone feels trapped amidst the bric-a-brac. They collected it in the hope of building a home. But the magic potion evaporated, and now, they bleed as they touch the shards of dreams. The story is not over because buyers are willing to pay a price for the promised magic. Soon, they will be on the … Continue reading Dream Merchants
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