Primordial Needs
Eva and Sheldon are set out to explore the underwater world on a mission to save the oceans when they chance upon a mystical underwater...2 min
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Divine Intervention
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Draupadi’s Humiliation
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Adambhitvam
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One Missed Call
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LOVE COMES IN ALL DOSES
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Reality Check
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I Am You
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The Killer
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Reunion with the Cousins
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Close Encounters of Third Kind
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Broken Dreams
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Shades of Vengeance
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What’s in a Name?
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Hygge
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Angels And Demons
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Dear Zindagi
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CHANDRA’S UNTOLD STORY
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MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS
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At Blue Hour
At blue hour, a sharp and bold whistle echoed in the lush and verdant thickets near Mathura. Coach D10 of the Taj Express however was...4 min
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And We All Fall Down !
Willow Grove November, 1980 First, there were the letters. No identification, no stamp. The content inside was a single sheet of stark white paper and...4 min
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Friends Forever
How did a chance encounter change the lives of a mother and her children?3 min
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Continents Apart
The heart transcends barriers but the journey of love has many obstacles. Sometimes love learns to live with just precious memories and hope.3 min
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A Missioned Friendship
Tiara woke up to a bright, pleasant, spring day. The clock struck six and she smiled on her ability to be up before the alarm...3 min
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A Shared Smile
"And so are BP and glucose figures. You have no right to raise my levels, sitting there, looking so handsome."3 min
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THE BOY IN BOOTS
Georgyiv was travelling to the North Pole, oh he was off to meet Santa and the elves and gnomes,swish swish, the sleigh cut the snow,...2 min
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The Fakir
Little Gauri stirred up to the sound of mellifluous strains of ektara ( a musical instrument with a single string). Mesmerized by the soulful music...3 min
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The Untamed Forest
A woodcutter who doesn't believe in magic and is off to cut tree in a forest. Read on what happens when he decides to cut...3 min
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The Magic Wand
When a child's faith in magic wanes, magic comes calling!3 min
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When He Found His Magic
No, there's no magic! Just sad, old, fat, ugly me! Until magic happened3 min
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Awakening
#unik #unik13 #ItsMagic #MagicRealism #Awakening3 min
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FIRE AND ICE
I arrived hesitantly in the unfamiliar town. It spoke of pristine, deep valleys, crystal clear lakes and lush forests. Quite idyllic. I was en route...3 min
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Unreliable
I am obsessed with him. Besotted. Smitten. Whatever! His rugged features, the angular jawline, that mischievious smile, the callous wink and the husky baritone..sigh!...3 min
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Binaca Geetmala
A timeless journey of a man through seasons of life.3 min
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Blood Runs Deep
When blood runs deeper than a river, soaking the fabric of humanity.3 min
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Shades of Grey
The Scene of an Accident from different PoVs3 min
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Think Jane Think
It is a never-ending maze. I am exhausted. There is no way out. I have circled around all doors. Every time I end up in...3 min
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Draupadi’s Humiliation
Her dishevelled appearance chilled the court of Hastinapur!3 min
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Coming Out.
Set in the Victorian Era, The Coming- out ceremony of 18 year- old (reluctant) debutante Katherine Merry takes a turn for the worse (or better)!3 min
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ILLUSION
Colossal planes on the tarmac and an endless wait! I was at gate 33 of the international airport waiting to board a long haul red-eye....3 min
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The Requiem
A musician, a devil. What next?2 min
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END OF PERPETUAL SLAVERY
The rustling sound of his broom interrupted her pleasant dream. Disheartened, she looked towards the Jail. The clock tower displayed seven.3 min
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The Girl at the Bus Station
Snow was falling in soft fluffs as I waited at the bus station at Kullu. I was posted there as S.P City. Dressed as a...3 min
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Redefining Life
Her experiences taught her to be strong Destiny drove her and she arose from the hardships of life and established her own identity.3 min
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Heart ‘beats’
The composer’s name is synonymous to god for an entire generation. His songs flowed from loudspeakers for celebrations of every kind. We danced to his...3 min
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After the storm
The story narrates how Minati , a victim of domestic violence, is helped by her childhood friend Priya to gain her lost confidence and is...2 min
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Pursuit of Love
“When the going gets tough, the “, Dadda looked at me and smiled. Through my tears I completed the quote, “the tough get going”....3 min
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A SUGAR-COATED LIFE
A man and woman meet up in a hotel suite and the events that unfold during the rendezvous.3 min
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Mango Affair
My name is Alphonso…Alfie Alphonso. I grew up in the backyard of an old couple, the Daniels’s. Mrs. Daniels is extremely fond of our tribe....3 min
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MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS
MYSTIFYING MATHEMATICS ‘If the...3 min
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The Melody of Errors
Neha tore herself away from the kitchen window and completed her cooking. The lilting tunes of a favourite song had wafted in from a nearby...3 min
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A NEW DAWN IN BERLIN
In a nation where intolerance is on the rise, a young man heralds a new dawn3 min
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The Final Goodbye
“Who is with you?” the shopkeeper stared curiously at the ten-year-old boy at the counter. “Where is Mr. Paul?” “Paul? He passed away a few...3 min
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Chetna
Deeply-oiled hair braided on both sides, a dot of black on the forehead and squarish bag on the back – Chetna was all ready for...3 min
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Skeletons in the closet
October 27th, 2019 Sleep eluded Rehan. He attributed it to the newness of the place. Rather than yielding to frustration at the sudden bout of...3 min
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The Rendezvous
“You can’t go beyond this point, there’s been an accident,” Rooh overheard the policeman caution the driver in the car ahead. Thwarted, he took a...3 min
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The intervention
It was well past 9 pm. Reena paced to the kitchen forgetting the customary good night kiss to her daughters; Shivani and Sangita. She wanted...3 min
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Friendship lasts forever!
Knock… Knock!” The metallic clanking continued. He wouldn’t stop until I gave in. “Just march out!” I hollered. The knocking stopped, only to start again,...3 min
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The Lost Souls
Sarah sat huddled in the corner. Her mother had sent her to her room in anger. It was the fourth day in a row, that...3 min
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When the album spoke…
“I have told you many times that we aren’t discussing this topic. Why do you bring it up every now and then?” Saying this...3 min
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A Tormented Soul
“I don’t know how to console Aarthi. The unfortunate accident caused this. Only I see her. Her depressed soul is not willing to let go....3 min
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The Girl on the Bus
It had just been over a week since I started my job as a Warehouse assistant. My role did demand me to accommodate late hours...3 min
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For Better or Worse
February, 2027 How else would it have happened? Everyone who knew her, knew she would kick the bucket either typing away furiously at her laptop...3 min
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Revival
Raven and Mischa stretched their arms. They slid like fish, twirled like birds and swayed like bears in rhythm to the traditional drum beats. Mischa’s...3 min
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Three is a Crowd
Mellow light streamed into the room from the latticed window as I woke up. I felt a lightness and joy I hadn’t felt for the...3 min
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In the Hell-Hole
Squeak squeak… An unknown, fear with glowing green eyes, nagged for my attention. Was the devil warning me, or was it signaling his clan about...3 min
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Aunts aren’t gentlemen
Edward looked up at the Griffith Manor with distinct unease. The place was perfectly pleasant, picturesque even. Only, it belonged to Edward’s Aunt Agnes. Ever...3 min
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Hell hath no fury like…
Author’s note – If anyone has a problem understanding the reference to Lucifer, I suggest they purchase a copy of ‘Hawk’s flight’ pronto and read...3 min
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Retribution
The milk is spoilt again” Anu grimaced. Radhika looked at her, her face contorted in pain. “Are you hungry betu?” Anu nodded, ever so slightly. Atul...3 min
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Existence
No Activity, let’s put a post. Can Rick and Sally be considered as Supernatural? Sonal’s Comment: ‘Ahem! You know your imaginary…’ You know who’, that...3 min
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And They Lived Happily Ever After
Vinod got intimately acquainted with the lamppost outside his rented apartment complex, when his head banged against it and he passed out, the mobile flying...3 min
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For The Love of God
I woke up one morning to see a pudgy pink naked man sitting on my sofa. Who are you? I shrieked, loud enough to dislodge...3 min
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The Lord Himself
‘Cursed Avanthi, why did she have to suggest this truth and dare game, and why did Dayani have to come up with this punishment for...3 min
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The King is dead, Long Live the Queen
“Does it hurt, mon cher?” “Like it is on fire,” Henry shifted his swollen leg that was weeping pus into the bandage. It was whole...3 min
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Home Delivery
“Hello, Sohini Madam?” “Yes, speaking. Who is it?” “Madam, this is Sameer from Big basket. I had brought your order.” “Oh yes, I have been...3 min
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A SECOND CHANCE
“Can I come with you to the hospital? I understand that volunteers are needed to help during this pandemic.” Anita looked at her daughter with...3 min
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Time never fails
Josphine was in the kitchen quietly preparing the breakfast. No commotion, no noise. This appeared strange to me. ‘How come this house is so cool...3 min
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The Roar of a Lion
It was around 2 pm in the afternoon and I was sitting on my first floor window balcony looking outside at the suddenly fallen silent...3 min
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The Outcast
The sunlight poured in through the blinds as I thrust my hand out of the quilt, trying to reach for my phone. I squinted under...3 min
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Oh life, precious life!
Hope bloomed as beds of white daisies by the Amsterdam canals. Asmita embodied the effervescent spirit of Spring. She hummed ‘la vie en Rose’, as...3 min
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Opened up…
‘Don’t worry about me Ma, I am safe here.’ Aarush beamed over the phone. The joy on his face was inexpressible. It seemed as though...3 min
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Tubsy’s Tale
The colony is eerily quiet. Usually, at 7 every morning, our happy nest of six families always reverberates with life. But today, it’s noiseless and...3 min
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Hug me to sleep
Malorie peeled off the mask that had been concealing her lower face for almost ten hours. The inner side of the fabric smelt of sweat...3 min
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STRIKE THE ZOMBIES
The space ship shuddered as it sped away from the huge fireball. In the distant the red glow grew brighter as the edge of the...3 min
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TOMORROW’S ANOTHER DAY
Solidarity Present Day, Mumbai, India 2020 Young Raman sat dejectedly by the asphalt road. The sun beat down upon his bare-skinned shoulders. The viral invasion...3 min
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Maid(Made) for Each Other
March 2020 “There is no need to be panicky. Stay home and keep safe.” The chief minister’s speech was repeated on the news channel for...3 min
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COVID brought back memories VIVID
Liliana sat by the window of her Palermo home staring at the empty street. From the background nonstop telecasting about the virus was going on...3 min
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Do We Matter?
“Poonam, finish your work quickly. It’s late.” Yes, bibiji*. I’m sorry that I’m late today. My little one is unwell. She kept crying at night...3 min
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Learning never stops
“So remember children, do not forget to stay 6 feet away from other people, wash your hands frequently, and stay at home as much as...3 min
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Shelf Life
“Hey! Didn’t you watch the news at the mart? Keep one-metre distance. will you?” “What are you? Humon?” “No. I just don’t want to take...3 min
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A Gift of Gratitude
The pit was dark, the noose of the rope tightened around his neck, he was being sucked into the quicksand. The vibration of the cell...3 min
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Rekindled love in the time of Corona
It was already the first week of March. Feels like it was just yesterday that I got married to Siddharth. It was a beautiful feeling...3 min
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Ramblings of a Teenage Mind
Oh God! I can’t do this. I need to get out. It’s been five days. I miss my friends. How long do I have to...3 min
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THE HOMECOMING
October 2019. Peter’s gaze fell on Elvira, his wife of two years. The warm golden rays fell upon her pale form, giving it an eerie...3 min
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Of Crooks And Saints
There were people dying everywhere And yet there were those who refused to see the monstrosity unleashed by a tiny virus… But there were angels...3 min
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A SON’S LETTER
Mr. Ranodip Ganguly sighed. It would be a long day. Business was slow as most overseas projects were temporarily adjourned after the Corona outbreak. But...3 min
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Little Joys
It was only the third day of the lockdown. But Taronnish was already exhausted. On normal days, she would drop Kaiwan to school and go...3 min
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Waiting for John Denver
John Denver’s 1971 classic became exasperatingly louder and louder on my cell phone. The screen showed ‘Naru calling…’. I knew this meant goodbye sleep. “Y-e-s,”...3 min
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Home, sweet Home
“Calm down! Take a deep breath. It’ll be okay!” I whisper to myself. “Open the door, Alyssa!” he shouts. The door shudders under his heavy...3 min
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A River Called Life
Krishna navigated through the labyrinth of huts dotting the slum, to reach the bus stop. ‘Saar, is this the place where we wait to get...3 min
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The Indomitable Soldier
Fifty. Fifty-One. Fifty-Two. The shopkeeper was counting the number in the queue. People have flocked in quite early to collect their ‘essential items’. COVID –...3 min
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Break the Chain
Padma arrived as morning dawned on Atrium apartment complex and was the first entry in the Maid’s register. She noticed that the Hindi speaking security...3 min
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Awkward Business
‘Hey, remove my blindfold, you idiot. Are you listening? I will complain to the police. You don’t know how big my father is. Are you...3 min
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THE SAMARITANS
“Passengers travelling by Indigo 6E-392 to Gauhati via Kolkata, kindly proceed for boarding ….……,” In a daze, Angshuman proceeded towards the departure gate. This was...3 min
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All is Bloody Well
The Sainik Vihar Senior Citizen Home stood tall in its stately blue and white visage. A grand garden that bloomed with multitudes of flowers was...3 min
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We Shall Overcome
The clock door opened and the cuckoo came out announcing noon. I gulped down the gruel and rinsed the vessels. Hastily stuffed the mobile, snacks...3 min
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Love in the times of Corona
Rukshana was disillusion personified. She wished that she wasn’t awake but in the middle of a bad dream. Sadly, the messages on her inbox were...3 min
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Corona Diaries
Day 1 I read the ‘Work from Home Directives’ with growing trepidation. My data is in the office desktop and I have a deadline looming....3 min
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Milan Doesn’t Stop
Disclaimer: All names, places and incidents are purely fictional. Please don’t be tempted to google and look for mistakes. Instead, the writer recommends doing...3 min
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The Path of Recovery
Bhumi stood before the crowded hall, her eyes burning with defiance. The cross questioning had gone on for long but she refused to budge. It...3 min
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Stay away, Love!
Zaheer ran to the farthest corner of the vast football ground. His tiny feet loved to feel the grass and he enjoyed the freedom of...3 min
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EVAPORATED IN 24 HOURS
The sun-baked day did not auger well for the energy pent up inside her. Tara needed to cool down; back from the mission just the...3 min
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DIGNITY
Daniel stared at the massive pile that awaited him. Discarded medicines, toxic drugs, hazardous materials and chemical wastes. The stench no longer assailed him. More...3 min
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The Magical Trip
Kshitij and Shonali were Geologists went for 2 day trekking trip with friends in mountain forests. Excited to explore new adventure, they reached the meeting...3 min
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Out of Sight
The sun’s rays beamed through the window pane over Kartik’s sleepy face. He blinked and rolled over as his body refused to get out of...3 min
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Invisible Self
Scurrying across the long corridor, lined by the ebullient lot of sophomores, Aarti, avoided all eye contact and shyly moved to the freshman classroom of...3 min
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Real and False
I had cried all through the night. My pillow was soaking wet. As I opened my eyes I found mom still sitting by my side....3 min
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The Tussle
“Riya, are you going somewhere?” questioned Smita, the concern was evident in her voice. “Yes Mumma. I told you the other day that I had...3 min
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THE UNICORN
“Wait, Chirag! Make a wish before you blow out the candles,” Ma said excitedly. It was my 13th birthday. Ma and Baba had made all...3 min
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Aditya And Chandni – From Us To Me
Aahhh…to be rejected me once again! Would she ever forgive me for my bêtise, my impetuous disappearance that day? Eons ago I stood there, transfixed....3 min
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The lone trudge home
In 1947 the winds of partition rose up like a maelstrom, furiously whipping through the Indian subcontinent. They left death and destruction in their wake....4 min
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Curse of the Corse
1227 AD, Burkhan Khaldun The digging was at its peak. It had started on the thirteenth day, when we had arrived at this hillock of...3 min
