Cashbacks

Shopping for love does not always give value returns on investment. It was invented in the days of yore – of simple barter system, exchange without complex valuations. A free market has given way to calculated risks and bargains. It is not about the worth of goods, but what the market can afford to pay. … Continue reading Cashbacks

Nobody’s clone

It is a race I find no place to escape dominance or find prominence   dates are only a number a generation in deep slumber says - those born before will rule for them, life is just cool   Into the world, do I bring some more? make them feel life is a chore… to … Continue reading Nobody’s clone

New currency

Currently, we have the Grand Amazon Once-in-a-lifetime Sale on, which practically happens every three months. Right now, it has an added allure for the impending wedding and festival season. There are also complaints about poor quality of goods, delayed deliveries, problem in refunds. One can easily see the original price being jacked up, and then … Continue reading New currency

Happiness

The cartoon reminds me of a top industrialist who is no more. He famously said “Every man has a price. One needs to know how to buy.” Maybe it was always not money, or too much of money. His elder son is the richest man in the country today, splurging money on an enviable lifestyle. … Continue reading Happiness

Release

This prompt raked up a lot. My brother-in-law (husband’s eldest brother, who has been treated as a demi-God in the family) visited us recently. Unilaterally, he decided to shift the furniture in the house as he pleased- a move I did not like and made it known to him. I asked for things to be … Continue reading Release

Experience speaks

“You don’t look like someone who has waded through college years. But your grade sheets speak a different language.” “Grade sheets speak the assessor’s language. It is not a measure of my ability.” “Son, you will either be a great scientist or literary genius, or ….” “Or?” “You will trudge your way through corporate life. … Continue reading Experience speaks

The missing fragrance

Tuberoses have an interesting name in Hindi – Rajnigandha (fragrance of the night – ‘Rajni’ is night, ‘gandh’ means smell). I always placed these flowers in the rooms of houseguests I cared about. It ensured a good ambience in the evenings, as we often spent the day outdoors. One such couple returned after years. “There’s … Continue reading The missing fragrance

Before being weeded out…

The flowers were blooming, and the bees kissed them every now and then. Weed knew that life was short, and he would get uprooted by the gardener on the weekend. It had happened to each one of his brethren. The scenario changed as Dawg walked in, looking unwell, but sniffing at each one of them. … Continue reading Before being weeded out…