Indian Short Stories

Dream Job 
Pankaj was the only child for his parents. When he was 6 months old he lost his father in a train accident. He was a government employee. Subsequently …

My Life is a Lie 
"As a kid, my parents taught me that, ''honesty is the best policy'' but is it? How many of us are honest with ourselves? I doubt even if our parents practice …

The White Veshti - contd 
Page 1 Chelladurai withdrew and stood by his car, making calls on his mobile phone. Ayyasamy returned to join Douglas and me, apparently pleased …

The Debate Competition 
I remember the first day of high school, walking into the classroom and seeing all the other kids in their uniforms. I felt so out of place in my regular …

Destiny 
Sapna sat on a bench in Rishikesh waiting for a bus to take her back to Dehradun. She had spent some time at a friend’s house in Rishikesh after the …

A Yellow Kurta-page2 
Back to Page 1 Mimi had made place for herself next to Padu. Putting an arm around her shoulders, she said “Padu, it wasn’t my intention to outdo …

A Lost Girl 
Leh the city was teeming with foreigners, the magic of the place seemed to beckon people year after year. The moon-like landscapes, desert mountains with …

Three Sweet Words  
"Sorry," "Thanks" and "Please"- these three words have lots of benefits as these words are linked to better mental health, better relationships and a …

Still cries the Nightingale 
Aparajita Baruah is a beautiful lady with a big red bindi and prominent vermillion in her forehead. She has recently joined as a Principal of Kendriya …

Queen of Life Board 
A mile farther than the destiny saw a dense forest. Walking through, found creepers travelling my way as if it intended to. Climbing one, I witnessed …

Until I Met - contd 
Back to page 1 of short story... “it’s 1932” after hearing this Nehakshi couldn’t believe her ears. She never thought that she also had to handle …

Reality's Light 
As Sunitha bid goodbye to Suresh, only she realized it was the end of a chapter. Memories flooded her mind as she boarded the train. They had met …

SHE 
They lay in bed, entangled limbs, exhausted, yet replete. Tea, talk, drinks, dinner had taken hours before inexhaustible sex took over. He …

The forbidden bond 
Sakshi had an enchanting persona that captivated my attention as soon as I entered the conference hall of the office. We both had applied for the same …

My Pandemic Companion  
Time to stop living in the Bed….let’s move on to the settee now… My beloved Bed, It’s now more than a year of living, loving, experiencing and …

Education Matters III - contd 
Back to page 1 Janaki also had chosen a pair of zeiss lenses, by default German lens, for her spectacles. Despite these fancy glasses, Janaki was …

Laxmi's Groom - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story Mohan's appetite had dwindled to almost nothing. When people commented on his weight loss, he took cover under the impending …

The Autorickshaw Driver 
The auto rickshaw driver Raju, was walking towards his home. He was lost his thoughts. He felt miserable at the thought of being poor. He worked day …

The Cell Phone-contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story All of a sudden, an idea flickered in her mind. “You didn’t tell me your name, young man. Perhaps you don’t want me …

The Brave Cornered The Burglar 
It was 8 a m in Pavanpur town. The sky was cloudy and rain was expected any moment. A young lady was standing before the main gate of the big building …

Match finding - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Aditi had delivered a very cute baby girl by then. After a few days, we received a response from a businessman Gunter …

Lovers and the Train Robbery 
It was midnight. Chennai- Mumbai express train was moving fast. In the first class air condition compartment, a young man was alert even at midnight. …

The Shattered Vanity - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story After taking dinner, Jodu lay in his bed without chatting with his wife, he seemed lost in thoughts. Stealing his sleep, …

The Most Expensive Car 
Mrs Baruah silently peeped from behind the curtains of her bedroom door. The expensive Vincenzo World Map wall clock showed midnight. Her husband with …

Mistaken Identity 
What happens, when the newly married couple is attacked by the robbers causing severe injuries to both? Kartik and Sulabha were under close observation …

A Gentle Calling 
Standing in front of a birthday cake on which two pink coloured six and zero candle lit proudly, Mr Sudhakar was feeling overwhelmed. He was unable to …

Love Makes Life Richer 
It was on 23rd May, 1999, Delhi- Bengaluru train was moving very fast suddenly stopped at a station, where the train was not supposed to stop. The reason …

Once Again - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Neha knew what this gesture meant. Whenever, Rohan was stressed, or was going through some emotional turmoil, he would …

A Wedding In A Saptapadi 
The day was Thursday August 24th. It was a memorable day in the life of Nayana and Abhinav. The lovers became life partners in the presence of their …

When the Past Echoes - contd  
Back to Page 1 of the story BUT He was not good at giving up. So, he kept on going to Amar’s place. The love he fell into was now into him, …

Justice 
It had been raining incessantly since last evening. I paced the room anxiously waiting for my husband to return. Suddenly there was a soft knock on the …

Redefining Completeness 
The sound of the rain, the smell of mud and my fingers feeling the rain drops falling hard. When everything goes wrong and you wonder what to feel, …

Stranger Becomes Beloved 
On 20th October 2000, at 6 in the evening, the staff of the Surabhi Multi Speciality Hospital were jubilant. Grand pooja was performed by the priest. The …

Tejimola's Aai - contd 
Back to Page of the Story This time when Dipen came, he brought me words from Tenkhuwa gaon. The news of Teji’s beauty has spread far and wide and …

Sunshine - continued 
Back to Page 1 of the story Bus stopped near the project complex of DVC. Arsha regained her alertness and responsiveness to the surrounding ambience. …

The Evening Shadows 
Tasneem lowered her head instinctively as the rain drops pelted the tarmac. It was 6.15 in the evening but the gloomy, grey would have you believe that …

Hostel Life An Exciting Experience 
It was at 12 noon. I was in the library of a prestigious college, Rao Saheb College of Arts & Science College, Bengaluru. I went there in search of a …

My Mother's Saree 
3 March, XXXX Dear Maa, I still wake up to the image of you draping your saree in front of the mirror; your wet locks from early morning bath falling …

Pavani of Pavanpur - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story As a result of Pavani’s frequent meetings with Nandan, both had developed intimacy. Nandan was a Tamilian and Pavani …

Emersion 
The obscure little hut continued to battle the torrential night sky while being enveloped in complete darkness. Electricity was a treacherous friend in …

Just a Housewife..! 
Rajiv and Sudha worked for a reputed bank, Sudha is one grade higher than Rajiv and they both knew each other from the time they started their career. …

The Third Wheel - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story She turned away. She was not strong enough to see him weep. After a few more monitoring and blood tests, she was …

The Favourable Time - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the Story After three years of marriage the cream of their love was turning sour. One day it crossed the limits. It was the …

A Match Not Made in Heaven - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story At the last moment, he expressed his inability to watch the movie along with her. Vinuta was disappointed for the behaviour …

Brave Daughter of Pavanpur 
It was a miraculous escape of a middle-aged woman while she was in a hurry to get down at the railway station. The cloak was showing 5 am. She thought …

The Last Anniversary 
Nandita cherished the golden orange mellow of the sunset sky and the flight of homeward birds from her south-facing sixth-floor balcony in Palm Avenue. …

A Reminiscence 
“Hi! Do you remember the university in South Korea that we had been to, to attend the quiz competition during college! I am standing right at the main …

Into the Woods in Winter Mornings - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story Her stories always revolved around catching a snake in the neighbourhood, or driving away an army of monkeys who were …

The Family Ritual 
“Papa”, five-year old Nysa rushed behind the ball that rolled down the gentle grassy slope of the park. She loved the game and it thrilled her every time …

The Himalayan Escape - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story Babulal, the porter and guide, was late, and Raju, the old man, was nowhere to be seen. “Can you tell the porter to …

Promises Meant To Be Broken 
It was my daily routine to spend some time in the beautiful park and enjoy the greenery, flowers, bridges, fountain and singing birds. One day, I saw a …

A New Day 
My first experience with teaching was just after my graduation. It was a primary school. I was appointed to teach class IV. I was both excited and …

Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed 
It was 5.30 in the evening and I was about to move for an evening walk. Suddenly, there was a roaring cloud in the sky and the rain was certain. Just five …

The WhatsApp Group - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story After what seemed like an eternity, her son barked, “ Where were you Amma, how many times did we try to contact you. The …

When I am Free 
“I want to go!!” – Tanya was loud this time, her lips slightly quivering with anger and her chin slightly raised in defence. Her mother, Kanchan, was …

A Bond Of Friendship 
We first met at a friend’s reception. He was an MBA student and I had appeared for my B.A Finals in History. Something about the quiet detached look …

Token of Friendship 
I stepped into the air-conditioned compartment of the train with both my hands laden with heavy baggage. I trodded through the compartment until I reached …

The Brown Beast - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Ever since the hare had died, Bagchi had avoided talking to him properly. He wondered why. He had also lost interest …

God Clapped 
There was no fire. No light. It might have been cold and dark, but who knows – I wasn’t born; and those who might have been there are long dead. …

Oh, Really! Is it? 
Remember the time when you got your first job? What was it like? The feeling the excitement, the euphoria that sets in that you will achieve what not so …

Frightened 
The lights in the restaurant were dim. He was gazing at the girl, sitting at a distance intently. His eyes were never leaving the girl,who was having …

The Oasis 
Life is an exam where the syllabus is unknown and question papers are not set, Alok woke up with a start, the words still ringing in his head and a well-known …

The Daughter 
Priyanka took the baby girl in her arms from the father-Harsh, who was an old friend. The baby smiled at Priyanka. Priyanka looked around the room. …

Somewhere in future! 
One fine golden yellow evening, like once in a blue moon you're back from your hectic office a little sooner than usual. The absence of your dear son and …

Deja vu - contd 
Back to page 1 A half burnt piece of paper was later found in the fireplace. Test Patient No: 3 Diagnosis Report (Day 49) Summary: …

The Business Deal - continued 
Back to Page 1 of the story Seema was delighted to see her and ran into her open arms, “Dadi, it has been such a long time since we met!” “Yes, …

The Rearview Mirror - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story She was the first to wake up too as if on cue. They were nearing the airport. Her movement woke him up. The sun was at …

Story of Two Friends 
Once there lived two best friends, John and David, albeit antithesis in their personalities still gelled with each other like brothers. They were happy …

Kinship Knows No Boundaries - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story When he spotted his home in the distant, he energetically ran in the empty lane, and banged the door chain with full …

Management Guru 
On my frequent business trips, I have to make short stays in different cities big and small, even towns proudly masquerading as cities in the world of …

Naked - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story We were having dinner. Actually he was having dinner and I was still trying to calm my inner self. “”Sanaya, I really …

Shona 
‘Who is Salmaan, aunty?’ enquired resting her big eyes on me. ‘You don’t know about Salman Khan, the superstar, you dumbo? Haven’t heard the song hud …

An Unconditional Bond of True Friendship 
It is an unusual story of two people madly in love with each other, but not in ‘Love’ that world defines. It is a relation that most of you would hardly …

A Class Diary - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story A wind blew at once, through the stems of the trees behind which whispered the leaves. "Don't you speak? Don't you …

Vikram 
He looked out of the window,like always.She clad in a lovely blue saree, was rushing to catch a bus to work. The curls in her hair were flowing in the …

The Euphoria 
Good morning!! my pumpkin, my laddoo, my jalebi get up, it's wake up time. "No let me sleep" saying this Arisha turned to the other side of the bed and …

The Skeptic 
“Ma, do stars live forever?” That was the first question I had asked my mother, after I had heard that her grandmother had passed away. She had stayed …

The Unwelcome Sibling 
Anamika paces up and down the corridor of her office waiting for her cell phone to ring, her heeled shoes making a rhythmic clicking sound. The flight …

Those Golden Bells - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story Ju then went into the bedroom and saw Pat in an unusual untidy heap. He sensed something wrong and gently nudged her …

Farewell Aunt Husna 
In an anguished voice my brother informed that Husna aunty was no more. For a few minutes, it didn’t register. Though in her late eighty’s, she was fit …

The Cheater 
It was in a quaint village in West Bengal where people were honest and gullible that a man walked in dressed as Lord Shiva, he had a trishul in one hand, …

Tiny Tale of Teenage 
The first shower of monsoons reminded Natasha of the tales of teens. She had just bumped into sweet sixteen; she was so full of verve and vigor that anxiety …

Pudina Chutney 
“Kamala, it’s already 9.30. Is my tiffin ready or not?” Kamala heard Raghu’s voice “Yes, it is almost ready ,I just want to keep your favourite pudhina …

Offside at Park Circus Maidaan 
Football matches at the Park Circus maidan are a common sight. The ground has six pitches, most of them occupied during summer evenings by local teams …

Happy World 
“Bheem! Bheem!” The shrill call went unheard and the loud snoring continued to fill the hot room. “You have slept again Bheem! Wake up!” Deepak Bora …

Good Friends - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story. Madhu was thoughtful of what she said and left. Was she in love with him? Then what about Jay? Luv zigzagged between …

A Mother's Phantom - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Whatever it would be, he dared to step in pushing the door wide. But he saw the mother sobbing silently in a corner. …

The Cricket Ground ‘MATCH.’  
It was a single road and a specific mile-marker to the wrought iron gates of an automobile factory that offered wider pathways, leading to the marriage …

Missing of One Person Turned Blessing for Another 
Missing of one person turned blessing for another. It was 6 p m in Bengaluru. The climate was fine. 25 year old Anuj was walking on the road with …

Possessed! 
Thin and undernourished, Saoli dragged herself to work in the colony every morning. She was one of the team that swept the roads and gutters, cleaned out …

The Missing Bracelets 
It was nearly midnight when we returned after attending Shama’s wedding reception at the Town Hall. Shama was my sister Naaz’s husband’s niece. The arrangements …

Yellow Slip 
The other day I got the number of one of my school friends, the eagerness to connect after long was such that I immediately dialed hardly realizing the …

The Woman's Heart - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Hastily, Gowri rushed into the kitchen, lit-up the stove, placed a bowl over the fire, poured half-a-glass of water, …

Eid Mubarak - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story The innocence, with which Shaukat’s deeds were narrated by a ten year old little girl, tore apart Raees Ali the most …

Confession of a First time Mother 
I Wanted A Baby Boy But... I want to share a little secret with you today. When I was expecting, I wished for a baby boy. The sole reason being that …

Woman Alone - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Seated on the divan these two ladies began to talk. Mrignaini was shocked to know that the elderly couple had expired …

Between a Rock and a Hard Place - contd 
Back to page 1 Act-III Impart There is a knock on the door, the audience hears a bang on the door, Aniket rises from the bed and opens the door …

Happiness 
It was lunch time in the office. Many young people rushed to the canteen, the seniors usually had their tiffin packed from home, so gathered in the pantry …

Hope in a City 
“What is this Mummy, why do I never get a second helping of something I like? It happens every time!” Young Minu complained to her mother. The naïve five …

Our Little Bundle of Joy 
Finally the wait is over. I will get to see my son. How we longed to have our baby and how destiny changed it all in the split of a second. Life had so …

Fire Fighters 
It was a summer hot night and almost everyone was invited to the summer house of grandpa. Everyone was happy but Grandpa was the happiest. He was happy …

Aruna: On her Way - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Now she was at the verge of a test as a professional. Her story was full of thrill and adventure, I thought. She was …

Broken Dreams - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Nina was up early the next morning. She rushed to her father’s room, but it was empty. She decided to wait. On …

The Cry 
It was three in the morning when dad woke me up. “She is no more!” he said. I didn’t utter a word; I couldn’t believe my own ears. Everything was …

Revelation - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story. Nishant was getting restless. I rose to take leave. Invited her over to our house. ‘Oh, you stay there? That area has …

The Post Graduate - contd 
Back to the Page 1 of the story She went in and the doctor examined all her reports. He kept the file down and asked her in Tamil, “You know you …

Bats that have Human Faces 
His wife, wearing an old sari, her hair tied in a bun and a few strands hanging loose on her troubled face, came running to the living room completely …

Karma 
I had just completed the biochemical analysis of the last set of blood samples. My favourite melodious ring tone grabbed my attention amidst my busy work …

The Merchant of Hyderabad - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story From within his gut rose a feeling he would later describe as an unrecognized mix of wonder and anger. Did the Goddess …

The Dilemma 
As the day passed, Aarti was looking around the house over and over again. It was just a day left to bid a final goodbye to their lovely home of around …

Taught Teacher  
It was the end of spring and the educational year was getting to its end. The final exams were on the way in less than a month and some students were really …

Blessing of Motherhood 
The entire afternoon Sandhya had been recalling the frightening past. Her little baby Tanaya was into a deep fantasyland happily napping by her side. Life …

Bad Moms 
As a mother of two, I've often faced moments of delusion and confusion, sometimes helplessness, and a lot of times awe at the mothers all around me ... …

The Sounds of silence Part 2 
Read Part I of the story here “At some point you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart, but not in your life.” This …

The Day After a Stormy Night - Contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story In the chaos of stranded cars, in the honking din of the unending traffic jam and in pouring rain, Amena sick with …

Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven - contd  
Back to page 1 of the story There was something which made me respect his life imbued with numbers… both real and imaginary. I felt bound. He was …

The Sounds of Silence 
The scent of freshly lit incense sticks wafted through the air. The various figures of Gods and Goddesses, skilfully sculpted, painted in bright hues adorned …

Old Age 
Dipak had no memories of his Mom. She died when he was only thirty months old. His Dad never remarried, instead his life revolved around grooming Dipak …

Twins 
“She must be under care and absolute rest,” taking a breath, “For IVF pregnancies it is common," said Dr. Razavi, with a meaningful smile on her white …

Pride and Compromise - contd 
Back to Page 1 Maria thought about it all night, she wept uncontrollably into the pillow. She was already seventy, could suffer from an attack again. …

The Awaited Air Trip 
Whirl!! it went over my head. I lurched to look at the sky. And there it was, the tiny white bird. Had it not been for the noise, the white something would …

Om-Ketu - continued 
Back to Page 1 His words just made the tears come faster. Shiv awkwardly mumbled goodbye and walked away. It began to rain harder than ever. Unable …

The Forsaken Souls 
I was called in for the monthly check up of all the fifty residents of the Harmony orphanage. In our duty roaster every month, one of the staff nurse were …

The Dream Catcher 
He was a recluse. A person who thrived on limited resources, his work was to see dreams. He used to dream a lot and his dreams came true. He was the official …

Memories - Fantasy or Reality 
“Ok, why don’t you sit here and play with your toys, Amma will just be back”, says Amma putting me down in the charpoy in the big room adjacent to the …

The Call - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story The chaiwala, readying his spread on the mounted platform, hot milk boiling, earthen and plastic cups arranged vertically, …

The Near Perfect Woman - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story And then, on their tenth anniversary, Sumit took her to dinner and insisted on keeping the kids with his parents. Anu …

The Girl with the Limp - contd  
Back to Page 1 of the story When he took a break to go the bathroom, I had no choice but to look up. I’m ashamed to admit that I said, “We don’t …

The Last Star 
The order finally came. If you want to retain your place in the court of jewels you have to count the number of stars in the heaven. Everyone knows it …

A Love Affair 
A lady kept constantly speaking to her friend on a call. From her facial expression it was very clear she was in great stress. The lady who was young, …

Words Were Not Enough 
My husband and I moved to Gurgaon, the millennium city way back in 2006 and have been travelling across cities in India. Jobs have taken us to Bangalore, …

The Other Woman - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story The morning light seeped through the folds of window curtains. Manya woke up, stretched and let her body go loose burying …

Dawn-Mare 
I snoozed the ‘early morning chirps’ on my alarm. It chirped again and again. The lazy bug in me snoozed it again and again. A few years back, in the hostel …

Un-lonely Anita Went Skiing  
Anita parked her car and made her way to the entrance of Bonita Meadows – skiing trails, flashed her pass, waved at the security, but didn’t bother to …

A Lady's Dilemma 
A loud horn and the train chugging down the track sound was heard very clearly. When the Kanyakumari Express train arrived at the Bangalore Railway station, …

Rainy Days.. 
Its monsoon! Rains slashing across the roads, filling the innumerable potholes of our roads, the branches of trees crashing down over the drenched bikers, …

From the Eyes of Innocence 
The rattling noise of the train was the only sound I could hear sitting on the window seat.I was a frequent passenger who lived every moment of the journey …

The Caregiver - My Mother - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story It was a chance meeting of Aditya with Maya in her bank in connection with financial aspect concerning expansion of their …

The Christmas Tree 
"Mummy, lets go and get the Christmas tree", demanded Rohit, a 7-year-old son of a simple homemaker Mamta residing at the Mumbai city. It was two and a …

Too Late 
I suddenly felt free. All my pain magically disappeared. My heart was no longer heavy that I could not even feel its beat. It felt light and calm. I saw …

Since When - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Mina was brought up by her grandmother, since her mother had passed away during childbirth. Timid and shy, Mina had always …

Another Universe 
Sara broke into cry and I remained speechless. I promised her to bring our mother back alive from the hospital but doctors declared her dead. Still …

I Love You Too - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Almost three months passed still there was no trace of Anand. Shashi was at advanced stage of pregnancy and she …

The Waves 
The sound of the waves crashing on the beach, he could hear footsteps approaching. He moved to the left to get out of the way, but the turf crumbled against …

The Parallels  
The sun seemed to be setting very soon, he inched slowly into the twilight keeping his feet down towards the steps, the steps narrowed at its end which …

Dad 
She tossed in her bed while she waited for the night to pass. It just seemed endless. She had an early morning flight to catch, her body was begging her …

Dream Chasers 
Sixteen-year-old Salma observed young men staring at her in awe. She inspected her reflection in the mirror with dignity. She was born in a poor family …

Rush Hour - contd - 
Back to page 1 of the story He put all his energies to the moment which his wife would say was a waste of time as his wife made sure to tell him …

Treasure Hunt 
Arpita was walking down the beach aimlessly when her eyes caught the glint of something green half hidden in the sand. Her curiosity was piqued and she …

My Soulmate Stranger 
“Take care of your health Kalpana... call me twice a week....and now call me once you reach the transit airport... did you get me?” and as the instructions …

Suhasini - Contd... 
Back to page 1 of the story After 5 years, I quit my job and started my own practise with my father. My parents stopped forcing me for my marriage. …

The Reunion 
“Kethki, will you please keep those bags inside the house?” as my mother, Yamuna, called me, I jumped off the van in which we travelled from Mumbai to …

Bharat, the Rickshaw Puller - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story His activities indicated that he was not in a hurry, rather very comfortably prepared to unveil his life story. It appeared …

A Noble Dawn - continued.... 
Back to Page 1 Somebody from outside asked her to move the knob, other one insisted to break the door itself, another one suggested to call police. …

Of Things That Changed 
I must have been been in my early teenage years or younger at that time. Or probably nine. While I don't clearly remember how old was I, I do remember …

Strangers…Best friends? 
It is going to be a fabulous day; I knew that because the first thing I had done the previous day was to get myself the earliest possible appointment with …

An Outcast Girl’s Dream 
My mother has the worst job in the whole world: Ma is a manual scavenger. Day in and day out, she does the job no one else will dream of doing- manually …

A hot summer afternoon 
He thrust his large hands into his waistcoat pocket and pulled out a rather miniscule handkerchief to wipe off the steady stream of sweat from his forehead. …

Pakora Man 
As the small paper sack lands in my left palm, slightly trembling, as it cautiously settle in my clutch, and the sudden warmth starts transcending from …

The Old Man 
It was a breezy morning in the hot month of May and I was as usual enjoying a brisk walk in the midst of all the greenery inside "The Green Park" in Kanpur, …

Girl Alone - contd.. 
Back to page 1 of the story Seeing him Anand, then Rani and finally Ruchi also came out of the car. They had reached the desired destination; every …

My cousin Sapna 
It was a lovely weather. I paused and turned back. The big trees hung in both sides of the roads showering the yellow leaves on the road below and the …

To Pursue 
“Wow!!She is gorgeous”...Rohit thought looking towards Neha. Rohit’s friends were standing with him,and he asked them “Isn't that girl beautiful? What’s …

Aren't we a Family? - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Sarita and Veda decided to meet at a particular restaurant on one of the Sundays. “Mom, I am visiting Veda today.” – …

The Convocation - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Why is the salary figure becoming the news? Why not the position or even better, the accomplishments of these graduates …

Smiles of Meera 
The day dawned to the smiles of Meera. And why would it not be, after all Aryan was returning home. Meera and Aryan had known each other for the past …

Unrequited  
She sat there still. I knew she was unaware of my looking at her every now and then for she didn't show any such signs . She was really pretty, probably …

A New Beginning 
My high heels cracked as I walked hurriedly towards the platform. I was gorgeously dressed for the occasion as it was my second anniversary and He was …

Flight 
I was busy. Sitting at the dining table, my hands moved about prolifically, my fingers picking the warm, juicy mixture, making ladoos for my daughter, …

Sundays with Siddique 
One of my favourite past times on a Sunday evening is to stand by my balcony and sip hot masala tea. My apartment is situated in a locality that has abundant …

Happiness: A wild goose chase 
Not only the dearth of resources but lacking the fortitude to buy even dreams, added to the excruciating agony of his tormenting indigence. Bob was only …

World Through a Child's Eyes 
"Mani! Mani, wake up you sleepy head!" Appa and Amma are nudging me awake, gently. I open my eyes and look groggily at them. They are smiling at me. …

Second Honeymoon - contd.. 
Back to Page 1 of the story They watched quietly for a few minutes, then another peahen flew into the lawn. The peacock at once turned its attention …

Too late or Too soon? 
He was tired- of life, of relationships and of love. He could no longer take it, his girlfriend has broken up with him and he has no job on his name. To …

Rain Drops 
It was a chilly morning in the month of June. I was staying in a resort by the side of sacred River Kaveri. Standing on the stone steps leading to the …

The Old Mansion - contd... 
Back to page 1 I visited Angelina often with Mr. Bhowmik and gradually she underwent some major changes. She held my hand one evening as I came …

A Happy Family! 
It’s a lazy Sunday. I am lying on the bed with no mood to get up. It’s really wonderful to curl up and try to sleep a little more after you wake up on …

Rejection 
The sun was shining bright outside as a beautiful girl was sitting on her chair inside her small apartment. She stared blankly at two unopened letters …

A Lost Dream 
A hectic night lay ahead .. Dia sat exhausted on the bench of a nearby park. Five years had passed by since the untimely death of her father. She had lost …

The Inseparables 
She had updated her profile picture on Facebook. It had 286 likes and 73 comments. It was her wedding picture. Wow! She looked gorgeous. She must have …

Passer-by 
I am late. Just 30 minutes behind my regular schedule. Its 10.00 pm. I am walking towards my PG. The glistening of hoardings catches my eye. I wonder how …

Resilience-contd... 
Back to page 1 of the story The next big moment came into her life when her daughter completed her intermediate and scored 91%. With the help …

Sunset Red-contd.. 
Back to page 1 of the story She sat on a piece of log drinking in the golden landscape, studying the deserted playground beyond, bathed in a soft …

Teacher 
I clutched my books close to my chest as I tried to walk quickly across the street to my home in the heavy downpour. I had lost my umbrella yet another …

Under the Gulmohar.... contd. 
Back to Page 1 “I am getting married”, he told her again. “And don't forget the jack fruit chips either, they are hard to get in rainy months, …

The Unspoken Love story... contd 
Back to Page 1 An old lady came and stood nearby me, and I gave my seat to her. Because of the crowd, I was forced to stand next to him. The train …

The Cufflink-contd.. 
Back to Page 1 ‘My mother always made it a point to be present on Grandpa’s birthdays with small gifts and surprises. The celebration would be …

Birthday Party --contd. 
Back to page 1 By then Beena had come to know that it was Anjali’s birthday. “All of you join me in wishing our host Anjali aunty with a very …

Anamika, the nameless one-contd... 
Back to the story - 1st page On the second day of the week, quite out of the blue, she received a sketch of hers looking out the window, bars pressed …

Tiriya 
Her name was Tiriya. She had no management degree but she knew how to manage people and affairs. She was poor but she never indulged in vulgar display …

Dreamz 
The Goa-Mumbai flight landed, taxied and stopped near the allotted aerobridge. I too unfastened the seat belt and picked up the only and small carry bag …

The Foreign Pedlar 
“See the silk? My husband brought it from China”- Neighbor's wife spread the shining material. …

The Gold Chain --contd 
Back to the previous page Sanju was looking at his house, the forlorn house in India; where he had spent his childhood. Long blades of grass had …

The Struggle of a Daughter 
Well..Where should I start from? In today's world, specially in India, even now people think that being born as a daughter is a crime. They tend to forget …

Still in love with her 
For the very first time, I saw her. I always had a neutral opinion on the Love at first sight. Though, I believed in that – that it happens and also …

Gracy's Gold Coins 
I sat stiff on the park bench, deeply engrossed in the crime plots of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The mystery surrounding the ‘Hound of Baskerville’ was nearing …

Doctor's Delight - Valentine Princess (Continued) 
Back to page 1 of the story "Doctor’s Delight" was prominently visible with glowing neon …

Glass Bangles 
Image Courtesy: Glass bangles Every morning, the residents of our Layout waited for the flower girl. She brought fresh jasmine and kanakambaram …

Planned Vengeance- contd.. 
Continued from previous page What’s she like? She must be big hipped and busty no doubt, with long hair and full sensuous lips. I remember how annoyed …

Short Cut - contd 
Continued from previous page The door opened again. A new nurse followed by his elder son Krishnakumar came to the room. She took his temperature …

Castaway-continued. 
Continued from here... He probably knew Minu liked him or felt sorry for him or nurtured tenderness for him or what-ever-the-hell they call it now …

The Dragon Tattoo 
The door was left ajar. Inspector Rajan peered through it vigilantly and what he saw inside the living room was absolutely frightening. A rivulet of blood …

Emergency support on Sunday 
It was a Sunday which is a day for enjoyment for most of the working people. But for Sushmita it was the worst day of her life. She was a software professional …

Naag-Panchami 
Indian civilization and culture is so ancient that it is difficult to tie it down to any calendar. Traversing over the river of time, our culture and religion …

A House of Lies 
Aditya had come home a bit late today. ''Traffic", he said when his parents asked him for the reason. Without wasting any time he went to his study. …

Humorously Yours 
Janaki and I were in our twenties. We were attending a course in Management. It was a post – graduate course. On one of the evenings, while getting back …

Journey to Nowhere 
I woke up in the middle of a road to nowhere, well, if you call suddenly opening your eyes and having no idea of what you were doing before as waking up. …

LESSONS IN CUSTOMER CARE 
Nina clutched the receiver tightly, the fear in her mind and the rising palpitation of her heart transforming into the force of a tight grip around the …

Initiation 
Mr. Gupta driving the brand new Maruti, which his bride of a few days, had brought as part of the …

On the First Day  
“Buzz, buzz, buzz” – the vibrating sound of the alarm clock jerked her awake. “Oh my! It is already six; I have only an hour to get ready before Sofia …

Freed 
Manchanda Uncle walked alone in the silence of noon. The July sun was at its best to squeeze energy out of him. It looked like the sun was hell bent on …

Storm in a Tea cup 
"Hello.” “Hello.” Vikrant’s laconic hello became degrees warmer when he realized who was on the other end. “Is that you?” “It depends upon what do …

The Mystery Girl 
Still there was time to chug out the engine. I was a Sr. Driver with Central Railways. Adjusted and cleaned my pair of glasses, looked out ahead and …

Did I Overact? 
I really had planned what to do the next morning. It came like a flash - the idea I mean, and then I started thinking over how to proceed. Yes, that's …

Letting Go 
The Bliss skyline looked glorious from so high up. Standing on top of one of the tallest skyscrapers Mist gazed at his city, his home. The night sky glittered …

Fruits of Labour 
From the corner of the street, right at the turning where the cobbler sat with his pile of old worn out shoes and cobbling tools, Bunty could get an unhindered …

A Surprise-continued... 
Back to page 1 of the story Sudha burst into tears. Her heart sank and her knees felt weak at the thought of confronting her brother. Sundar Anna …

A Christmas Present… 
The Christmas tree stood majestically in the centre of the room. It was almost as tall as my dad and was decorated with Christmas balls, tiny mistletoes, …

The Missing One  
Her eyes shut she attempted to nap, but the noises coming from inside the house made it quite difficult. Swinging in the hammock tied to two sturdy trees …

My Granny 
My granny died in the morning and in the evening, she came to meet me in my dream. I was excited to meet her. We talked for hours about my marriage, which …

The Story Of A Designer Diya 
(Today, fifteen-years ago, Roshini had first lighted this antique designer diya at her dilapidated shanty. Today, fifteen-years after, Roshini is still …

Retelling a most wondrous Texas trip...... 
“ Its D Day ……..“ Emotionally charged Jagan took the mike in right hand, bits of paper notes on the left hand. An equally emotional Belu, …

The Changed Spots 
He looked at the large framed photograph on the wall. As usual she was smiling. To his prejudiced eyes the garland around the photograph seemed to be slightly …

The Boutique by the Beach-continued... 
Back to Page 1 The Sales ladies they had hired were doing their job well too. Aminah stood at the verandah talking to new customers and taking …

The Lady, the Dance and the Glass sandals 
It was a night she would remember all her life, of this Alyssa was very sure. She had never bothered to put on as much make-up as her maid had put on her …

Dangerous Liaison Part 3 - continued 
Back to previous page I was in an agony of uncertainties. Should I return the diary to Norma? She was right; I couldn’t prove it was hers either …

Numbed 
‘What are you feeling?’ The TV reporter had thrust the mike into my face. Wasn’t he being funny, insensitive? …

White Wisdom 
Her feet dangled from the branch. The anklets around them made a slight sound, a sound you would miss if you weren’t listening for it. Like a piece of …

The Reborn Daughter-continued 
Back to page 1 He immediately came to his drawing room and dialed his office number. After giving the necessary instructions to Daisy, he hurriedly …

Dangerous Liaison Part 2 - continued 
Back to 1st page I was crazy about her at one time. Do you mind? Does it alter anything between us?” he asked anxiously, but then continued, “It …

Calling the Bluff 
The brand new DIL (daughter-in-law) had no idea of the game plan. An educated girl, who entered into …

The Algebra of passions-continued.... 
Back to previous page The Oil bottle was opened and poured in the oil pot which was kept near the Stove. Then it was time to open her favorite …

Sympathy for the Devil- continued.. 
Back to the 1st page of the story ‘You lost your first battle there. You thought God would be crazy but He is the wisest and you are a loser. …

Dangerous Liaison Part I - continued 
Back to the previous page Forgetting Amit wasn’t easy. I couldn’t explain why, but, in spite of all the evidence against him I felt certain he …

Point To Be Noted  
The road was deserted. They were all in very high spirits speeding their two wheeler s and enjoying the late evening breeze. The fickle weather …

Monster 
“Hello?”Meher whispered into the silent night. No one answered. She looked around again and on not seeing anyone, continued walking forward. The feeling …

Something Green 
The sky outside has developed a thick dust cover. It’s been a month since it rained. Only if it rained a little last week! He hates this grayish tinge …

Thirsty Fish 
It’s been a week. A week since the aquarium has been sitting in the living room, on top of the fancy mantelpiece. Abhijit had bought it as he felt that …

Ad-apt 
“You never listen to me, why did you smile to her? You know I had an argument about the trash the other day with her? She is the worst neighbor possible!” …

Rani Aunty 
I was hurriedly taking bites from mouth melting, freshly prepared muffins when mom called out to check whether I had taken my bath or not..! "Mum…i`m …

Oh My God! 
Well, the story begins with a theft. Rahul was the first one to wake up that morning to find the bed room - where the whole family slept as that was the …

Man’s Greed, Mother’s Pain! 
It is a very hot and sunny day, thought Saroja as she slowly walked back home, after purchasing vegetables and groceries necessary for the household for …

Am I beautiful? 
Sumi, a young girl in her early twenties, was sitting on a beach watching the waves come and go. She was a short girl with round face and curly hair. A …

Success Story Unfolded 
The Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce called out, 'Mrs.Meena Shankar.' She has been enrolled as one of the successful lady entrepreneurs of the …

Vidya 
I remember Vidya like I met her yesterday. She was short, about 5 feet with wheatish complexion and black curly hair cropped short. She always wore kurtas …

Govindamma 
When I was growing up, no day was complete without our beloved fruit seller Govindamma, yelling “Amma Pazham, apple, orange, sappota…” and then she will …

Mantra Matters! 
A couple of months ago I met with an accident, which cut my left foot very badly. It happened within the blink of an eye. I saw my injured foot dripping …

Father's Day 
Ravi waited in the school compound on a hot sunny afternoon to meet his son. The school was about to leave. Moments later he heard the school bell ring. …

The Birthday 
“Ammi, I want to celebrate my birthday this time”, said Rehan as he threw his school bag on a worn out plastic chair that stood up on three legs and a …

Unconditional Love of a Mother 
Sita slowly opened her eyes, she was in a trance. Her mind and body terribly exhausted oblivious of the sequence of events that had occurred in the last …

The Day of Parting! 
I could never forget the fateful day I got the phone call. It is etched so clearly in my memory that nothing else measures up to it. The sheer shock was …

A Meeting of Artists 
On a serene day of a fading spring, many people came out of their homes to spend the day away from the bounds of their houses. It was as if the weather …

Celebrating Independence -continued 
Short story - continued from page 1 15 Aug 2007 A creature of habit, Mukunda woke up at 5.00 am and set out for his daily walk. He returned …

Sisterhood 
Centuries ago, when Kashmir was a peaceful land, lived a family of six daughters, a loving mother and a hardworking father. Their days were spent in …

Flight 
They had all come back from the community hall. The red sky was turning to grey. There she stood - her straight back conveying the feeling of freedom. …

Love,Shillong and Shiv-contd 
Back to short story Love,Shillong and Shiv - page 1 Shiv heard all of it without saying much. He kept holding me with the same possessiveness and …

Reverie 
It had been 8 hours since he’d called her. ‘I hope he’s alright’, thought Kirti. She was prone to imagining the worst of situations whenever Sid went out …

A Choice 
Veronika was staring at the mirror. Ten years of marriage gave her two kids, big car, spacious apartment and …. Looking at the mirror she was trying hard …

Last Night 
"Why did this happen. Is this a new karma or some of my past sins?" these were some of the thoughts going on in the mind of Rashid, when the officer on …

Too Late 
The night was cool; A serene air hung over it; The ripple of the river meandering behind the house was enticing. It was with great reluctance …

The Dissatisfied Customer-continued 
Back to Page 1 Mr.Lal stood shamefaced in front of his family for a moment. He wanted to cry, but he couldn’t do that in front of them; He had …

Five O Clock-continued 
From the previous page “Thank God, you have kept your word!”- Smiling Charles pushed a leather case towards her-“Only a few clothes have been …

Mother Tree- continued... 
Continued from Page 1 Vasant was apprehensive his mother might create a scene; The children had also gathered around, to watch the …

The Pink Umbrella 
Radha twirled her little umbrella over her head, as she made her way to the Mela. Dressed in her favourite yellow salwar kameez, she had plaited her hair …

Lynching... 
I was feeding my two-month-old son Zahir when I heard frightening chants of “Jai Shri Ram” in front of …

Zara's short life 
As I was looking at the kettle, which was boiling with water vapors pouring out of teakettle like white smoke evaporating in the air and vanishing in thin …

To Hell and Back-continued... 
Continued from page 1 The hand around her neck tightened. The point of the knife glittered menacingly a few inches from her chest. But some …

The Village Gunsmith-continued... 
Continued from Page 1 All this drama, that is my impromptu relocation to Mangalore, had happened so suddenly that I almost forgot about Gangayya …

The Strangers 
Sejal looked out of the window from her seat. Passengers were bustling about, balancing luggage, showing tickets to the cleaner of the bus, some carrying …

A New Road 
The wedding had been splendid, truly royal. So the Times of India had written. Nobody had expected Tilottama’s wedding to be anything less, in any case. …

Amaresh 
Continued from page 1.... Mrs. Gupta had left the van too. Her office had shifted to Connaught Place. She alternated between a Chartered bus and the …

Trouble in Eden...continued 
Back to page 1 One evening, reluctant to go home after school, I stopped at Barista for a cup of coffee. Mother’s words from the morning still …

One and Half Years 
As I sat packing up my bags to leave my hostel room forever, I was reminded of the last one year and half years that I had spent there. It had been a roller-coaster …

Not Just a Phone Call Away 
“I don’t know what will happen, I shouldn’t have left without him”, said Amit. Rubbing his sweaty palms against his pants, he paced up and down in the …

The Agony of Win 
“Why is the measure of love loss? Why are there more downs than ups in love? Why is there more dejection than affection?”The questions in her mind were …

The Actor 
It was raining at a rhythmic pace, noiselessly yet incessantly. He looked outside from time to time through the glass pane of the window. It offered a …

Small Town Adventures 
Aliya looked outside the window. The Train started moving away from Tirur Railway station, and soon it was moving at brisk speed, passing the paddy fields, …

Black and Dull Slate 
Kavita sat on her terrace and was busy scribbling on the floor with tiny stubs of chalks. She would collect a hand full of stubs which were meant to be …

False Pride-continued 
Back to page 1 of the story Tears of repentance rolled down Shalini’s cheeks and she breathed heavily so loudly that he could hear, but he did not …

The Linguist-continued.. 
Back to page 1 of the story Nalini carried on, “Of course, I could not save my marriage. But we decided to keep in touch. No, it was not enough. …

Maamone 
“You still look the same, Maamone”, gushed my aunt. There was an additional quantum of exuberance, a wee bit extra dash of ingratiating admiration in the …

The Dragons Of Dragons  
For Yamini .... It had to happen, it was nonchalantly coloring my thoughts for few days, I fought with it day and night, yet it appeared in my mind. …

The Photograph 
After a long time Grandma entered that room. Apparently, it was being ignored as many memories were associated with her life. She slowly entered the room …

The Crystallized Moment  
“Grandma! Grandma!” Mita cried as she came running to Nilima’s room. Nilima looked up from her knitting to the child. “Do you know, it was a great disappointment …

The Peepal Tree-Part I 
Pallavi had no appetite, but dared not say so. She silently ate up the uppittu and washed it down with a glass of milk. The child in her womb needed it. …

A Monsoon to Remember-Part I 
I had been to Mumbai almost a decade back. I remember vaguely I descended the train I had boarded from Kolkata much before the train reached Chhatrapati …

Balancing Act - Short Story continued 
Balancing Act - Previous page She tried calling Ed several times on his cell, but it was unreachable. Meanwhile, she heard the click of the main …

Pharoah's Ring - continued. 
Return to previous page - Pharoah's Ring At last in despair Mrs.Gomes thought of consulting the parish priest. Father Colaco came to their house …

I Wish I Could Be Your Beau 
"I wish I could be your beau", said he. "Whatttt????" I almost got choked over my steaming cup of coffee. "Nnno..th..this is what is written here." …

The Hug 
"Dear Diary, The baby is now Four months old. He is a charming boy, sweet and quite. Doesn’t bother me much. Occasionally he has his bad days, and …

Altering Loyalties 
Her wristwatch showed that it was 6 in the evening! Vishesha quickly opened her locked door, eagerly waiting for a hot bath to flush away the amalgamated …

The Reluctant Revolutionary 
Uma was dog tired. She had been out in the jungles since morning, gathering wood, leaves and medicinal plants for sale. Many a time she rued the …

Mr. Barlow's Bungalow 
When we were young, thank God, there was no television in our house though the idiot box (black and white) had already invaded the market. As a result …

The Only Way 
I still remember the day Varsha came to Bhagawan Krupa as a bride. Bhagawan Krupa was the house next door. It was a large balconied affair, with an array …

Total Eclipse 
It's late evening and the August rain had moistened the asphalt. The trees, with wet leaves, stood in silence and anticipation. As I strode past the dark …

Tender Coconuts 
After retirement from the Central Government service, Ram Kumar had decided to stay in Bangalore. He cultivated a regular practice of sitting on the terrace …

A Final Wait 
Anna, fondly called by near and dear ones as Annamma, brewed the stew, putting a drop of it on her palm in between and licking it to see if it has been …

Conversation 
I was attempting to hold a conversation with him. A futile attempt! Diplomacy was never my forte and I fumbled for words like a three year old struggles …

The Tea & Coffee Shop 
The coffee shop as usual was crowded and the decibel levels were high. Lal, the server boy was busy serving hot cups of steaming 'chai' and 'Kophi' and …

The Paintbrush - Part 2 
Back to Part 1 Thereafter ensued a spate of conspiracy. Every morning at a fixed hour I'd hold the brush on the drawing book and wish forms, figures, …

The Paintbrush - Part 1 
As a child I had this huge fascination for colours. More than drawing or sketching I would spend most part of my leisure time filling colours in awkwardly …

Smile Away 
The Chambal ravines appeared bereaved of their gala and gaiety at the advent of winter. It was misty, windy and cold out side. Sr.Krupa, the director …

Waste Turns Into Precious 
Soon after returning from the school in the afternoon, Ajay directly went to the sit out place of his home, where the old news papers and magazines were …

Little Girl and the Hippocratic Oath 
It was 5 p.m. Twelve year old girl Suneeta was lying on the bed unable to bear the uneasiness due to high temperature. Her grandma was looking after …

The Bizarre Shadows-Part 2 
Back to Part I Short Story - The Bizarre Shadows - Part 2 There was nothing in common between us. I knew we were the targets of many a …

The Bizarre Shadows - Part 1 
“I see them”, she said. “Who?” I asked, a little shaken. She always had that effect on me. We were sitting in the verandah encircling “The Villa”, …

The Lamentation of Ramilla 
With grief stricken heart Ramilla uttered these words repeatedly, as if chanting... "...Of life and of tears that turns into a gentle mist …

The Imposter 
The letters brought in a whiff of fragranceful romance long awaited and craved for but never really experienced in its complete veracity. Life had been …

The Return 
The pathway was lined with moss-covered uneven bricks that had seen better days. Several ancient oak trees can be seen on each side of the road. They …

The Passion 
A team of doctors at St.John's Hospital pronounced the verdict. Ram was terminally ill with Esophageal cancer. He has only a couple of months to live …

Spandan - Rhythm of My Heart 
Every individual is highly precious. Each child is a store house of ideas. They can make impossible happen. The fact that such thoughts come to them quite …

Grown and Gone 
On a Christmas day she appeared in our backyard near the garbage pit searching for food. Next day she was near the cattle shed playing with the newly …

The Night of Shadowed Past 
NIGHTFALL She must be dreaming again...found herself kneeling on the grass were scattered petals of the Frangipani flowers had fallen, now …

A Casket of Love 
A grey, disheveled sky carrying the burden of clouds like an evil scowl! A dismal morning lending a dark, somber hue to the surroundings! The trees droop …

Brides are not for Burning-II 
Part I Part II This was the turning point of my life. From then on it was a steady race downwards to self destruction. The vast …

Melody of Love - By Eva Bell - continued 
continued from Melody of Love The sprawling campus is home to over two hundred people, some still under treatment, some fully cured. Here they …

Vastu kola 
“Ooooh, what a lovely house they have built!” I exclaimed. And indeed it was a lovely house. A dream house. Built on a large plot, definitely not a 60/40 …

The Old Lady.....contd 
Back to Page 1 The lady broke the silence, “They are my children but I’m not their biological mother,” she repeated, “I was a teacher in a school …

Why ? 
A happy sun trilled through the room. Two men descended into the open dining room in a house as whimsical as its owner, with a series of small steps up …

Revenge 
“Have you gone mad?” “I know what I’m saying, I really like her. I want to marry her”, Abdullah said, sipping a glass of whiskey. “La hawla wala quwwat!” …

The ATM Messenger - contd 
Back to Page 1 of story " I work for the Indian Army in the Captain's position. I got transferred to the Ladakh regiment three and a months ago. …

Those Ten Minutes - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story As they were about to leave Siddhi thanked Vidyut who in spur of the moment pressed his lips on hers. Siddhi pulled back …

I Choose You - contd 
Back to page 1 Cupping her face in his two palms, he said, “Why not? I never knew I could love someone so sincerely and so immensely other than …

Hired Boys 
A bright morning in Spring. A weedy boy, capped, dressed in shorts, bare footed, a scythe in hand, knocked the door of a big white house. Nobody …

A Determined Mind And A Strong Will 
It was on Monday at 11 a.m. There was a crowd in the Sub-Registrar Office, Pavanpur town. Office staff, advocates, stamp vendors, persons doing job work, …

All's Well That Ends Well 
Raag Bhairavi Shehnai of Ustad Bismillah Khan was hitting the ears of guests present in the marriage function. It was on Friday 20th October 2000, Seeta …

Turn Of Events- contd 
Back to page 1 of the story The train reached Dadar Railway station at 11 a.m. Bhargavi got down at the station. There was another trouble awaiting …

Memorable Experience of College Days 
There was a pin drop silence in the pre-university arts class. The students patiently listened to the lecture on Shakspear's 'Macbeth'. Suddenly, peon …

The Crucial Years of my Life 
Those were the days when my teenage was about to get over and in few years I would be an adult. The excitement and the changes in me during those days …

To Be the First Person 
Space and Aeronautics Research Organization waved a green flag at their ambitious project of earthling relocation and habitation. Since the officials had …

Waiting for you, Nili 
Every year as the month of March, approaches to its culmination marked by the festival of Holi she blooms into over laden yellow flowers. This feminization …

Bitterness to Love 
It was on the hot summer day; there was a long queue at the cash counter of Paramount Mall, Bengaluru. Suddenly, one young man holding the smartphone on …

Surroundings Inspire Passion 
On the first of June, 2017, I left home at 4 in the evening to bring my grandson Naman from his Rising Sun Elementary school, Bengaluru. I was there at …

The Little Squirrel 
The squirrel glanced at me as I just rescued it from being smashed into pieces under my boot. I was jogging within a greenish complexion and suddenly …

Trafficked - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story On reaching Malad (a place in Mumbai), Vikram sighed and smiled at Sapan. “See, I told it was easy. Inform Veera, I …

Let Life Surprise You 
It was eight in the morning and I was late by 15 minutes. Above that it was Monday morning the hardest one to get up and go for work. The morning on which …

Waiting 
Waiting never comes to an end. A baby inside a mother’s womb waits for the right moment to come out, and then it would wait to grow up quickly and the …

Angel 
It was the first onslaught of heavy monsoon ever since my appointment as an Assistant Professor in this semi urban college. Though I was fortunate enough …

Life's Fiction - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story One day, Lucy's aunt (her mom's sister), Mrs. Catherine Wormwood visited their home to see Lucy. On the very day, Mr. …

Selfless Love 
Aryav was in a jubilant mood that day. For last two months he was after my hubby dearest to get him a new cycle. Not that he didn’t have cycle before but …

The Anniversary - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the story Imroze was at that moment buying a bouquet of red roses for her. Mukesh smiled, “So finally you’re going to declare …

Office Street 
My office building is situated in Second Street of Sector 3 of Rewari district, Haryana. Our office location in this street is obscured to people. And …

Chasing a Dream 
“Follow your dreams…listen to your heart…” as Simi heard these words her mind travelled back to 20 years. These were the very same words she had heard …

It's All About Money, Honey! 
Praveen was in a hurry. He didn’t want to be late to office at least this day, the day when he would be getting his first salary cheque. He took his leather …

An Eternal Love Story 
The byzantine link of the chronicle revolves around allegiance. Contemplated by the grim reality that her brilliance was, not much reflected in her intellectual …

A Run in the Family - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the Play Act III: DIVULGENCE (Nandita shares a warm hug with Nandini; Mrs. Ray enters.) Mrs. Ray: (tensed) Do you know …

Is Love the Reason - contd  
Back to Page 1 of the story - Is Love the Reason? As regards him, he loved being with me, though I could never understand why. I saw it in his eyes …

Long-Ago- contd. 
Back to Page 1 of the story Next Morning Sumaya woke up for the Early Morning prayers and waited on the Prayer mat reciting the Quran till Sabah …

The Silent bond of Love 
It was already 9.30 PM. Sumi, as always, was waiting near the verandah of her house. She was walking left and right; and then sat for some time. “Sumi,” …

Soldier 
It is around 4.00 and the guests will arrive in a couple of hours. Will I see her again? Would I be able to display my feelings towards her? Does …

One Fine Rainy Day 
'Checked everything?’ ‘Yup.’ ‘Say yes. Not yup.’ ‘Who cares?’ ‘I do,’ his dad’s voice rang, both authoritative and shaky, but controlling more than …

Lesson Learnt, Action to be Taken 
I fold the newspaper, set it aside and stretch my legs and hands. The little remains of coffee in the cup on the side table has dried, leaving behind a …

The Batua 
She looked up at the young lady and said, “Yes” with a smile. The day was approaching towards an end. The cool breeze blowing across the Marina was the …

Love Lasts Forever 
I sat near the window staring at the far fading horizon. The rosy color had filled the sky and the sunset had its own transitional beauty. I had spent …

The Sharp Hones of Dilemma - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story As I gained stability, I noticed a year old boy on her back. Undoubtedly, he was her child and she was married. But …

An Encounter 
It was a bad night to spiral down the hilly road. With heavy rains and gusting wind, the dark road and forest around only became visible for a moment when …

Little Wonders for a Mother 
Screeching sounds of toys, which is rubbed towards the walls, floor and bed can be heard everywhere. Little baby "Niya" who is 7 months old, fair in color, …

The Last Mile 
Sam was staring at her just as she opened her eyes. She hugged him, she knew she wasn’t going to see him in a long time. Arya stood by the window and …

The Color of Life 
Sometimes, the color of life confuses me. Sometimes my life looks black and other times …

How Srimala was Born - contd  
Back to Page 1 of the story My mother did not mind my going for dance classes where I was be paid `300 every day. My brother was attending school. …

Compliments - contd. 
Back to Page 1 of the story A memory from his early years in teaching floated up. A distant cousin had travelled from Dehradun with his paintings …

The Mysterious Girl 
Rihan suddenly saw the truck coming towards the girl,who was lost in her own thoughts.He rushed and pulled her arm.She looked towards him wondering what …

Silent Love - contd.. 
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Is This All I Get? 
I was named Ramanuj, but grandma always called me Ramu. After the sudden death of my parents, grandma had me and I was the most loving element in her …

The Golden locket 
It was a bright sunny morning. Arjun was packing up his stuffs getting ready to board his train from Bangalore to Chennai for his summer vacation. Arjun, …

Ten Rupees Only 
The sun dawned to the city of Ujjapur. Gita also got up as the sun rays brightened up her room. Her mother was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast,so that …

Laadli 
This room at the back of the sprawling bungalow was just perfect for her. Nobody to bother her or keep her under surveillance as they always did earlier. …

The Blue Lotus - continued 
Back to page 1 of the story A day before Sarwasti Puja was Friday. It was unusually wintery for February. I wanted to see her Husband and Granny, …

The Gold plated Leg 
Pappachan, fancied himself a cut above the rest. His enormous wealth, palatial house, luxurious car plus servants at his beck and call made him think so. …

Humdrum? No more - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story Reena felt numb...was her greatest fear coming true? Did even Samir feel the change in their life in the last few weeks..was …

On the banks of Ganges 
The loud chants of Har Har Gange (Hail the Ganges) fill the blue morning air, the burning camphor carried by the priest lights up the distant temple’s …

An offer she couldn't refuse! 
"I am getting married today!" This was the first thought that came into Neha’s mind the minute she opened her eyes, she sat up in bed with a jerk. A feeling …

My girlfriend wants me to become a Star! 
On a rainy day I was sitting at office without having a frame of mind to work. Since that was Friday, I had a plan of leaving the office earlier than regular …

A Silver Bullet 
I returned to the salt mines after sipping a cup of coffee. It was one of the best Expresso I ever had. The best thing about this Expresso was its crema, …

The Blame Game 
It was a pleasant day with the morning sun rays picking up heat. Jaykar was sitting in the balcony, reading the Sunday Times. A retired clerk, he filled …

A pinch of salt on sugarcoated freedom - continued 
Back to Page 1 She sat there quietly. After five minutes uttered “Any specific reasons why I wasn’t chosen?” Lilly gave a squeamish face “Nothing …

The Time Piece--contd 
Back to page 1 of the story He took the briefcase which he always carried in his left hand and walked towards the expensive car, which he drove himself. …

Behind Those eyes 
Rishi looked at his grandfather lying on his bed. A miserable figure he seemed,lonely and distant! He always thought there was something about his eyes …

Romance in the Air 
‘Oh, God!” I muttered to myself, when I looked up and saw him standing, holding on to the edge of his seat. The previous week had been hectic -- a paper …

The Rich Man 
Pavitra had stepped into adulthood; her life`s journey from childhood to maidenhood was linked through innumerable memories. If memories could take a physical …

A Suitable Alliance 
“One more cup of tea and then we shall leave, ok Bunty?” asked Yoginder Kumar Das, aka YKD. Bunty could not refuse. Bunty had a lot of respect for Yogida. …

Come Back-continued.. 
Go Back to Page 1 of the story After five years, she decided to come back to Bangalore, the place where she always wanted to be. There was a …

The Marriage Fiasco-contd.... 
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Revelation of Half Truth  
It was yet another transfer, which was expected after having spent a stipulated period at …

The Coffee 
‘A monsoon night, lots of rain drops everywhere on the earth and air’ - She loved this weather. It was a respite from the hot months of summer. Aakanksha …

Confessions of a Housewife 
They say a woman's home is where her husband is. A woman's life is tied tightly to a husband not just for this life but for 7 lives to come. Is it really …

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Back to story - Ranga Mess - Page 1 “Well I didn’t mean to be stubborn Uncle…I’m sorry that we need to hurry with this…..” “I was just joking …

The War of Wants 
As Meera rushed into school with a thick text book in one hand and a tiny bag across her shoulder, Dominique screamed out, “ Oye lungi-leela, don’t you …

With you...till eternity 
Thirteen days passed amidst a flood of high and low emotions. The house was filled with visitors- some came with genuine concerns, others to mark attendance. …

Little Drops of Water 
Rama looked up at the overcast sky and heaved a sigh of relief. Thick, dark clouds hovering over his paddy farm gave him tremendous relief. As a farmer …

Music Matters .....continued.. 
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Vicious circle 
"And the second prize in oration goes to Ramesh of 6th C." Hearing a huge round of applause, he felt elated!! In fact the happiness clouded his vision, …

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First Union 
Narayanaswami lit the tip of the agarbatti lodged underneath a thickset Ramayana placed on a decaying wooden stand. A framed picture of Lord Ganpati gleamed …

God 
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Romeo and Juliet 
He was her Romeo. He was everything she had been waiting for. He was not too tall, around her height. He was not too fair, he was dusky. He had long, shoulder …

Good Story 
“Hope leads to win, Despair to death.” I found these words inscribed on a tomb when I …

The Last Goodbye 
The house was bustling with guests and family members running around. Brothers and sisters dancing on the latest bollywood songs preparing for the sangeet. …

On the eve of life… 
They sit together on the beach, side by side, facing the vast expanse of the sea, watching the breathtaking sunset. He looks at her, she keeps looking …

Zoya 
She was hiding behind her dad's blazer, inside the huge walk-in closet. Dad was probably in the next room, searching for her, calling her pet-name, 'Pori'. …

Last Walk 
The lake was placid that day. Its water level receding day by day as the summer heat became harsh. No soul dared to venture in this scorching heat at three …

The Lines of Fate 
Nalini glanced at her watch as she hurried off to school. In the nine years as teacher, she had never once been late. “It’s that confounded palmist,” …

Memories at an unshared space..continued... 
Continued from page 1 .... We all have it in us, to take each day and relationship for granted, to be rest assured that tomorrow would be good. …

Off with the fetters....continued 
Back to page 1 It was here when he was really down and out, that he met Milind. The man had great charisma – very macho, and very prosperous! …

A Time to Mend-contd 
Back to page 1 of the story A few months later, when Romi announced her blessed state to Jatin, he all but collapsed with surprise. But there …

Five Hundred Bucks 
It's festive season. The streets are decorated, lit up for celebrations, zealous crowds on street, loud noises, bright colors of the market area. Most …

The Divine Mail 
She was stretching her hands to let go off the weariness, struggling to open her eyes as the rays of the morning sun struck through the holes of her cemented …

First Kiss 
Things between Sushma and Suraj were not going right since long time. While dressing up for their wedding party that night Sushma was trying to think since …

Just One Hug 
Viola watched her daughter out of the corner of her eye. Over the last few months, an invisible barrier had insinuated itself between them. …

The Park(continued)  
Back to first page - The Park The Park - Continued from previous page His two daughters were crying and yet trying bravely to speak to all …

Grandma 
At 80, my spine is stiff and bent like a bow. The flesh that covers my delicate bones rises softly when pinched, like a stocking, and then slowly shrinks …

Anniversary Gift  
It was the night before their wedding anniversary. As usual he had forgotten about it. There had been a lot going on. He was one of the kind who loved …

Weeds 
'Are you comfortable?', Ronnie asked Megs, who was engrossed in a job in which she had acquired perfection in a brief notice. 'Ya, sure', she replied …

All about a Penny 
Watch the video of this story Years back in 1975, when he left his little village packing his brilliant academic credentials, Vinod had full faith …

The Dog Who Loved Too Much 
Forest Ranger Utpal Dravid lived alone on the periphery of Bandipur Sanctuary. Sometimes life became very lonely, and Utpal felt it would be good …

A Forgotten Birthday 
After a hectic day in the office, squeezing into the heavily crowded bus, which took her almost an hour in travel, and picking up some vegetables from …

Kaveri - the Girl Child. 
Prelude: Kaveri is a six year old orphaned girl child in the south eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent who lost her mother in a natural calamity …

Rush Hour Romance 
“I must catch the 6.30 p.m. fast train,” I mumbled, as I elbowed my way through the evening rush at Churchgate Station in Mumbai. My kid sister …

The River knows 
“He has to be taken away in chains.” Manickam, the leader of the panchayat, looked down from the platform under the banyan tree. The villagers of Tirutanni, …

Boiled eggs and curry sauce 
November 19, 2010 7:15 am / Dining room Everyone might ask what is the significance nor why did I choose to discuss such common things …

Brides are not for Burning 
Part-I It was the year 1978. Though the elections were three months away, the excitement and preparation …

If…..then………else 
If The ambience was great – the bar was dimly but positively lit. Green chandeliers decorated the ceiling. 8 by 4 foot wooden tables gave a retro touch …

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Continued from Neighbours Bettina realised the enormity of what she had done. Prita had taken her to her soul. In return she had searched out …

The End of My Dreams. 
The last patient for the evening had left, and my helper was preparing to lock up. “Wait,” said a lady, "I must see the doctor now.” …

Short Story - Retribution 
The dogs bayed for his blood. The pack was getting nearer and nearer. They loped, or rather, ran steadily , they were not in a tearing hurry… they knew …

Coffee Break 
Four days, four days I have been listening to the girl crying in the apartment next to mine. I told myself it was none of my business her crying in there, …

A stranger in my house ...Page 2 
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I am also human! 
The eyes followed her wherever she went. It was scary. She came out to dry the clothes and she could feel the eyes. Dozens of them all watching… watching…..She …

The Railway Station 
Sujata was back from work early today. These days, she felt an unusual kind of loneliness; and understandably so. It had been an entire week that she had …

SNR Banana Chips 
SNR, King of Banana Chips Every one knows that Kerala is called God’s own country(to lure tourists) and everybody knows that she was carved out …

Illuminating my Indian Identity 
The tears drenched my cheeks, flowing as abundantly as the cascading waters of Dudhsagar Falls. The snot ran from my nose endlessly, flowing like the Ganges …

The Enchanted Reflection 
In a dusty old antique shop on a forgotten street, there sat an ornate, full-length mirror. It was a mirror unlike any other, with a golden frame adorned …

The Tree of Life...contd 
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Unfortunate Child... contd 
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Before - contd 
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Man Proposes God Disposes! 
TruHope Pharmacy in Phule Road in the heart of Yemmiganur does not consider pharmacy to be a place for knick-knacks, perfumes, toiletries, beverages and …

Boomerang - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story "Not, till now, but yes, I liked to write diaries and therefore have a written record of all our funs and activities …

Become - contd 
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The Real Name 
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Life Begins at Fifty! 
“Hello Yuwanthi, has everyone arrived for the function”, asked Hari, Yuwanthi’s brother, who was getting ready to leave from Kolkata to attend the twenty …

First Time Experience On A Rainy Day 
Anuj was in conversation with his friends in the park. It was 6.30 in the evening. Suddenly, there was an indication of heavy rain. The climate was completely …

The Waiting 
Sitting on the couch I looked around impatiently. Time has never passed so slowly. One minute seemed like a year. I was feeling uneasy and restless. ‘Should …

True Love 
It is 5 a.m. and entire P.K street seem to be in deep slumber, except for the occasional morning walkers who have begun to take strolls with a stick in …

An evening that was.. 
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Priya's New Apartment - contd 
Page 1 of the story Staying with Ritvik became a habit for Priya. She would return early from office and they would sit chatting for hours. Every …

The Ultimatum 
"Where is he?" inquired the frantic father to his wife who stood numb for all efforts ended in smoke because nothing could stop Varun from pursuing the …

Kajri - contd 
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Abdul-Raj  
That call, yesterday from their office. Since then, I had been reflecting – approve or disapprove. A part of their team, for more than two years, it would …

Paying Off the Debt 
Kevin was all alone in his lavish 3 story mansion. When he got up in the morning, he just stared all the empty walls around him. As usual he got out of …

Just Another Dark Figure Against The Light 
The evening’s silence was broken by the sound of hooves of horses- horses that were galloping at full speed towards us. The sound itself was like a thunderstorm, …

Naturals 
I entered the premises. Unlike any other day when the front yard is impeccably clean, today I could see dry leaves littered everywhere. I recognized the …

Changing Perspectives - contd  
Back to Page 1 of the story The Sunday Gujarati lessons had now become a weekly routine, a routine which I deeply cherished. Dips, as I lovingly …

The Prize 
Meena is staring into the ceiling, the broken white coloured walls around her, seem to mock. Every shift into a new house would mean repainting the walls, …

Status Regained - Contd... -  
Back to Page 1 of the story Her words were music to my ears. They did me a world of good. My self-esteem as a husband zoomed. A couple of times, …

Plethora of Love 
The intricate nexus of the saga revolved around humor juxtaposed with intellect. With the first shower of winter she looked forward to a new year, a fresh …

How the hell! 
It was Saturday evening, probably the best evening for most of the people, because the next day is Sunday. After a long week finally a holiday,but I think …

Sweet Sleep 
Fay had been busy for the past several weeks, globetrotting. As head of the marketing department of Micro Software Systems, a reputed IT firm, she had …

Out of Mind - contd .. 
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Differently Abled - contd.. 
Back to page 1 of the Short story Handing over the prescription, he said “Here, take this antibiotic morning, night for seven days. Don’t stop midway, …

Colors 
Shuchi was her name – as sweet as it could get. She was the loveliest girl in her class of thirty students. Around 3 feet – a bit tall for 6 years, big …

Sixth Sense 
It was a happy occasion for Pravin to celebrate third anniversary of his shop Pavan Medicals. Spurti …

A Fiery Tale 
Something made Palash stir in his sleep. It must be something really important, for it woke him with a start. Still, he couldn’t remember what it was because …

Who Is Right? 
Rajaram had let out one portion of his house to one Mr.Rao. Just two days after the tenant came to occupy the rented portion, Rajaram came over to enquire …

The Journey of his life 
It was a quiet evening; Sham was all by himself in his suave apartment in deep thoughts, when the phone rang. It took a while to get a grip of himself, …

The Peepal Tree-Part 2 
Return to - The Peepal Tree- Part I Now that Pallavi was pregnant, the whole household was relieved. She too was thrilled. This was to be her elevation …

An Animal Attraction-contd... 
Return to Previous page An Animal Attraction ... continued One evening when she arrived home Lipika was nowhere to be seen. Deb was in …

Exemplary Courage of a Girl 
It was half past ten in the morning. Suddenly there was a roaring sound of a lion in the botanical park. The sound was heard by the group of ten girls …

A Night Shift Work Experience 
Working in a software company in Bangalore sometimes I have to extend late in the night. I joined …

The Bird Flew Off 
They watched with joy and anticipation as their little three year old chubby faced rosy lipped daughter bounced around the bushes trying to chase butterflies. …

Agony Uncle 
It all began when I decided to do an Agony column, for a friend’s magazine. It gave me hours of amusement, being confidante and problem-solver …

Is this Marriage? 
Mornings would pass by with him making a cup of tea for himself; and in the afternoons, he invariably turned to watch the news. This would exterminate …

Madhav 
The swing it lays in one corner of the garden where I played where he played until I lost him... my brother Madhav... I still vividly remember …

Telebrands Turmoil 
I have always been attracted to sales, all types, exhibition cum sale, discount sale or any other sale for that matter! My sister was worse than me, ‘Buy …

Daybreak 
The reflection of the streetlight at the end of this road cuts the half of my face. As I look into the mirror, my wrinkles are the only thing highlighted. …

Gone Away 
Today night is terribly cold and I cannot possibly take this chilling temperature anymore. However, as I sit at my desk, I ponder: Why haven't I been able …

Estimated Life!! 
Moni had attempted to commit suicide twice and no one knew why. Her only response to all those excited and pleading questions from various quarters – …

A Dream Sold 
It has a rhythm now after almost ten years. It has a subtle music, when they are uttered in a definite pace – Depicor, Monotrate, Trika, Avas, E-Cod, Iladamen, …

Am I not a woman if I don’t want to be a mother? 
Nirupama sat on the couch with her in-laws in their big flamboyant living room, the sound of their haughty laughter echoing through the room. Nirupama …

Jagaluru Retained Original Name Jagadeeshpur 
Jagaluru, a remote tiny village, was infamous due to the quarrelsome nature of few young guys. The population of the village was about one thousand. …

Hats Off To A Brave Woman 
It was 6.30 a m. "Trin, Trin, Trin", there was a sound of calling bell followed by the knocking of our gate continuously. Thereafter shouting 'come fast, …

Story of Two Brothers From A Remote Village 
It was Sunday, 25th May 2008.The time was 9 a m. I was relaxing on my favorite chair and watching the cricket play of the children. After retirement, …

When You Get What You Want 
'You are one lucky girl ya Tina…a smart hubby with a fat pay packet, a big house and all you do throughout the day is just cook some rajma-chawal-roti-dal …

Trust 
Madhu had come from Mumbai. Ravi didn’t know this. He had heard it through a common friend. "I spoke to her just 4 days back. How come she hadn’t said …

Happy Mother's Day 
I had received a formal invitation from my daughter's school to celebrate Mother's Day. I was super excited to receive an invitation in a foreign land …

The Secret Key 
“Some day, my darling daughter, you will read this. That day, I will consider my life fulfilled although I may not be there with you. May you grow strong …

The End.. 
Noora stood there glued to the wall, her hair dangling and half of them clinging to the sweat-drenched face. She was sobbing with fear. The half clad and …

The Graduation of Love 
It was ten past five o clock in the evening. Everybody was waiting anxiously for the bride Irene. The groom Michael dressed up in a black smoking suit, …

Sight of Love 
Rainy day it was, the silent street, sticky mud carpet, dimmed lights, drops of rain shimmered on green leaves and flowers of the trees, jumping frogs …

The Drawing 
The waves lashed at her feet and the wind blew strongly making her hair fly out in its direction. The sea was clean with its bluish-green waters, …

That Girl.... 
It was a beautiful evening. Mild and romantic wind blew all around. Atmosphere was set. On the streets of Kolkata, at the turning of Rabindra …

Relentless Feelings 
From the many windows of the building, one could look outside and see spectacular hills encompassing the town of Darjeeling. The reflections of the skies …

Love letter to my dearest - contd 
Back to Page 1 of the short story Aakash’s voice weakened and he could hardly manage a “Yeah.” Then slowly and warily he explained to her about …

Time and Again - contd 
Back to page 1 of the story I just smile and Chandan leaves the place as a man nearby starts calling him by his name. Chandan is such an energetic …

The Girl Who Couldn't Match 
‘Forgive me if I am wrong, but is one of your socks is red and the other, blue?’ ‘Yes.’ She sighed, ‘I got late.’ Now that was a blatant lie, everyone …

My journal: A wife's diary 
Dear Diary, Lies, deceit… I know the exact meaning of these words now. What is love? I will never know the answer for that anymore. This is how you will …

Divine Ant - Contd... 
Back to Page 1 of the story The Angel was right. Midway through the walk Divine collapsed. The Angel lifted Divine carefully and placed …

Art and Time 
Young Prakash was an introvert. He loved to live in the world of fantasy. He was five feet tall, with a lean build. The specs with black frame always rested …

A Dad's Wish Come True 
Prabhakar’s eyes were still on the Helicopter. That was the biggest toy in that Toy House. His heart wept like anything thinking of his helplessness to …

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“Aai”, came the fluttering sound from Anu. On her fourteenth birthday she had to have her way, and asked her grandma to make “Pohe”, the way she loved …

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My dear mummy: It will soon be Mother’s Day. Instead of sending the usual thorn stemmed roses, and card with cough syrup sentiments I am writing …

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Fatima walked out of her class and to the gate with her friends just after the bell rang to end her day at school, Fatima was very happy today. She had …

Love Unbound 
It was 11.30pm. Farhat put aside the novel she was reading and switched off the night lamp. Just as she was dozing off, she heard Saba, her niece call …

The Prisoner 
A ray of light nor a breath of fresh air were allowed inside the thick walls of the prison cell. It was square in shape and six by two feet in size, the …

Three Mischievous Guys 
Three Friends decide to go for cycle rider and keep the close look of that town. They are name is Ricky, Dicky, and Kicky. Guys start there cycle rider …

To Pull Or Not to Pull 
“Did you see the email from thesis committee?” Krissh said out loud still staring at her computer screen. I was reading an article on ‘Why it is important …

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