“OMG! I pride myself so much on my intuition, but it did not work this time. I should have stopped him from taking that forest trip,” wails the grieving mother on the untimely demise of her only son. Youth is the time for adventures, but tragedy can befall at times, silently thinks the logical father. … Continue reading Thought Energy
I decide to walk it to the neighbourhood store to buy a few grocery items, which I had run out on. I had no clue, I would feel so inadequate and clumsy in my jeans and sweater and barely-there makeup. The sight which greets me on a Saturday morning is all the senior citizens in … Continue reading Age-ing in style
“The newborn baby will be dressed up in tradition”, Armaan said as he held up his father’s shirt to the tailor. “I want at least two pairs to be made from this fabric. The rest can be fancy stuff as per latest trends.” The expression in the expectant mother’s eyes was changing, as she recalled … Continue reading Red Velvet
“Mom, she stole my pencil.” “Both of you are supposed to share stuff, so it isn’t stealing.” Time flies, and the birds are old enough to fly the nest. “Mom, since we will both work in the same city, sharing an apartment will save cost.” “Be prepared to lead separate lives, as your priorities change….. … Continue reading Dots and shapes
He has lost several pounds of extra flab. He steps out in the unlockdown, well-disguised behind the beard, mask and huge frames of sunglasses. People back home have been waiting for his return. “You are under arrest, Jekyll” growls the police inspector. “I’m not Jekyll, there is a mistake in identification,” he mumbles as his … Continue reading Identification
The handsome hunk aspires to be a model, and find a ticket to Bollywood from the ramp. He sweats it out in the gym, and sends messages to at least ten model co-ordinators and casting directors every day. He gets the break he always dreamt of, goes on to become an actor and earns accolades … Continue reading Strength
It is the last day of chemotherapy. Her energy is drained out, but she is not particularly keen on going back home. “Your family must be waiting,” says the nurse smilingly as she helps Esha with her wig. “The concept of family is such a big myth, when you can’t think alike. I found the … Continue reading On the brink
“There is no formula for creativity, so how do I measure or assess?” “Think again ….. can saplings of creativity emerge without passion in the soil? Birth takes place in blood and chaos, but the life that emerges is cleansed and stain free, so you don’t see the churning behind it. Mathematics is the result … Continue reading Creative fractions
“So, you are now caught in this whirlpool of being accused of a crime … what do you think can help you in extricating yourself from this mess?” “My lawyers and my wealth……..” “That is a lot of support … what is the next step that you should be taking?” She looked flummoxed, “Aren’t you … Continue reading Non-judgemental
“I don’t think I will….” The pause seemed like an eternal stretch of time. What if she wants to leave forever? He should never have asked in the first place, forcing her to take a decision. That moment brought many scenes from the past to mind – where he had been dominating, overbearing, violent, imposing … Continue reading A pause
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