14th Lane, Kamathipura
14th Lane, Kamathipura, Mumbai, “Maximum one more day, this tiny creature would not be able to fight more.” Madam told Raghu. “Yes, Madam ji.” “When...5 min
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The New Journey
Had I been sleeping for too long? My body felt so rigid! And what was this smell? I sniffed, it smelled like wet earth. Was...7 min
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I am a woman
Thump…thump. I could hear my heartbeats. I wiped the sweat from my forehead with my dupatta. Soon I was going to speak in front...3 min
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Bodies
Content warning: This story is about a tragic experience of sexual exploitation which may upset some readers. Ganga was lying on the bed,...2 min
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Amrita
Everything was burning around me including my house, mother, father, and siblings. The tandav* dancing waves of the yellow-orange fire were engulfing everything and everyone,...6 min
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Who?
Ajay was walking lazily on the footpath thinking about his beloved wife Urmi. These days, she was not be at home when he returned. Earlier...3 min
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Trudging Butterflies
I don’t remember exactly how old I was, but I do remember that I was in preschool. It was our school’s annual concert. My friend...1 min
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Diwali
It is Diwali today. Even though so many years have gone by, the incident is still fresh in my mind… ?? Diwali was two days...1 min
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A Known Stranger
I couldn’t control my smile. Nowadays, I smiled without reason. But today, there was a reason. After two months I was finally meeting him! I...3 min
