The Redemption
“I could never love a man who fits in a standard. I crave spontaneity and adventure in love not the boredom of a stable...3 min
Pull The Rug
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THE JUDGEMENT
“Ma, I am tired with Kajal. Its been 8 months since that incident yet she is absolutely not ready to come off her depression....3 min
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Nikon DSLR Dream
She was like a princess sitting inside the shop-window and Joy was gazing at her wistfully. He wished to be the prince who’d rescue her...3 min
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For Heaven’s Sake
The dilapidated three storied building was abuzz with activity and commotion. The air was replete with volatility of sorts and the three men sat on...3 min
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Panchali Mandala
@ChaiPoint-Koramangala-Bengaluru-17Jul2019-6:15a.m. An anonymous person, while having chai, read one of the headlines of Deccan Herald. “A 32-years old woman reported missing earlier this week was...3 min
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IN SEARCH OF HOME
She had a sense of relief today. Sitting in the big hallway overlooking the mesmerizing greenery, she was happy to have found herself a home...3 min
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Mr. X
One chilly evening of November, at Bangalore; inside the Bangalore-Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express: M: Aahh…home, sweet home! A: Did you notice how the people were...3 min
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THE DATE
Rana Tarak stared at the reflection in the mirror. Although already 22, he was feeling like a 16-year-old teenager. After all, it was his first...4 min
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Valentine Day Celebration!
“You always do this! Every time I ask you about Valentine day celebration, you choose to ignore my question,” the girl’s angry, though, whispered voice...3 min
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The Last Flight
Eileen Wong and Bert Wu exhausted after their month long trip in South East Asia, crashed on the airport lounge seats. They dumped their carry...3 min
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THE PERFECT PLAN
The crisp currency notes felt heavenly between his fingers as he caressed them lovingly, envisioning the comfortable future that lay ahead of him. And the...3 min
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Unscripted
The lovely evening breeze swept across her face as Mita craned her head outside the car window. She always enjoyed this ride from home to...2 min
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It’s a Dog’s Life
“Stop staring at her”, whispered Maya in my ears, “It’s rude.” Admonished, I trotted back to the corner of the street without protest and continued...3 min
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We Are Family
Maria buttered the toasts and put in two different plates, crunchy ones for Mathew and soft ones for Michael. Oh, the boys are so particular...3 min
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Keep it secret
Keep it secret “Keep it secret.” “Shhh! Keep it top secret.” Secrets are the best paradox especially in India with nosy relatives, poking neighbours. Things...3 min
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When Love Hurts
The villa in Mussoorie was perfect! Scenic, serene, away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai. A two-week vacation was needed for us, especially with...3 min
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Lady Justice
Palamalai, an idyllic village in Coimbatore province, was the first Panchayat to get conditional autonomy during the British rule. A clandestine meeting with the Chief...3 min
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Fault in her ‘Kundli’
Belonging to an affluent family in Jabalpur, she was born into a fairytale life and literally fed with a silver spoon. Blessed by good genes,...3 min
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Sagarika
The ladies in our club always make fun of her behind her back. “She is loud”, some say. “She is brash”, say others. Some...3 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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Outbreak!
Akarsh was getting impatient. Three hours of agonizing wait in the sweltering March afternoon was rapidly draining out his energy and fortitude. An impromtu...3 min
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The Feast
The phone rang shrilly disturbing the Saturday afternoon siesta of Mr. and Mrs. Braganza. The Mrs. answered. “Hello…oh hi, Maria. How are you?…Oh, a feast....3 min
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The Unsolved Mystery
‘Ahaana, I am home. Where are you? See, sir is here also. Ahaanaaa…’, Dheeraj entered the house with his senior. Dheeraj, who is a crime...3 min
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The Dark Night
It was Friday and Rhea was taking her evening walk. It was her routine for the last five years. She was familiar with every stone,...3 min
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Behind the Silence
Tears from Ben’s eyes streamed down together with the running water that continuously poured from the shower. He strangely wished that water had the property to wash...3 min
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THE HUNGER GAMES
The office was deserted by the time Sanjay stretched his arms to signal the end of yet another working day, when his phone rang. It...3 min
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The Fishing Lesson
“Patience is the key.” The wise man taught. We nodded, adjusting the stained piece of rough cloth across the hips. This was a new phenomenon;...3 min
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The Untold Passion
“I want to move abroad, London is my place of dream, I don’t belong here.” Anuj, a handsome boy from Kolkata, always argued with...3 min
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A Mother’s Love
“Oh dear Alex! Stop wincing. It will just take a while”, Martha pacified her son Alex while applying the ointment on his neck. The 4...3 min
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Pursuit of Happiness
“ I miss Mommy, Nikhil”, complained Niharika, to her twin brother. “ I know, I know, especially now that our birthday is around the...3 min
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THE SHADOW
The lobby of the most famous government hospital in Pune was almost desolate. And then it was not. A cacophony erupted towards the entrance where...3 min
