The couch sagged sadly in the middle and groaned as he eased his heavy frame into it… The couch was going to miss him, as the cancer diagnosis was confirmed. In a rare unguarded moment, he confessed that his son is not willing to spend on his treatment. Anyway, there was nothing to look forward … Continue reading Irony
They debated for hours, shouting and pointing fingers, each claiming to have the best solution for the country's problems. Meanwhile, he watched from the shadows, smiling and plotting, waiting for his moment to strike. He unleashed storms of content on social media which diverted thought processes in the desired direction. Mind control was his ultimate … Continue reading Ultima
“It’s a chair”, the child was exasperated with her mischievous nudging. “Look again. It looks like an insect is in the driver's seat. Years later, the child was indeed in the driving seat. He handed over the keys of the remodelled vehicle to her. “This will be your food truck. I will pay the salaries … Continue reading Who is in the driver’s seat?
Dear Creator, I convey deep gratitude for assigning citizenship to a planet you own. I enjoy discovering different facets of being human and observing other species. At the same time, my ignorance of history, geography and the philosophy of creating different worlds haunts me. There are many societies on this planet inhabited by different living … Continue reading A Letter to the Creator
The fluidity of rivers connects concrete boxes and makes the walls transparent. When you see, you are tempted to talk. Yet, you prefer connections with those who are like you. Everything else generates suspicion. Tom waves through the translucence, “Hey, your life fascinates me. Tell me more about what you do and what drives you … Continue reading Fungible
The first exercise in Communication class is “Identify your Persona.” Everything else needs to align with it. It works fine for specific tasks, but soon authenticity poses a challenge. People are much more than the tasks they accomplish. A mask on another face connects with my expectations of that person. I love the welcoming smile, … Continue reading Masks We Wear
The curtain falls on a memorable performance. She came from the wilderness and adapted to concrete reality. Dreams reinvented themselves as she tic-toc-ed her stilettoes on tiled pavements to carve new paths to success and luxury cars. The determination to get things done was the hallmark of her existence. People often wondered if Rhett Butler … Continue reading The Lonely Coffin
Those faces painted on walnut shells drop out of the drawer. Some have faded like memories. Others remain to be crushed under the weight of revenge. His furniture business takes him to Kashmir quite often, to source good quality walnut wood. But he never saw her again. Was she taken away by those across the … Continue reading Visibility
This is the best award acceptance speech of the year. “No one becomes an achiever or a star or a legend without the support of teams – both visible and invisible. Some people make your art presentable by polishing it, and there is a fan following that grants you celebrity status. One can create art … Continue reading How Legends are Built
It is a much-loved place. It is a much-hated place. There are no shutters on the main door, but housebreaking is not a risk at all. Those who walk in stay incarcerated till proven innocent. Those who walk out never turn back to see the shabbiness of the place. The supervisor always feels lost. She … Continue reading Jailor
