“Tell Me Why?” Does that ring a bell? The only credible thing, after your parents, that you went back to for all the wonderful questions that ever plagued your mind. As children, too many doubts cloud our mind. And Parenting Bibles are so supportive of our inquisitiveness. Leaving the questions asked by a child unanswered …
Pink Pyjamas
This story dates back to the year 2015. Not very long ago, you see. I had a new neighbour from some part of another metro, who had just moved in. Now before I go on to introduce her, let me throw some light on “yours truly”. I am essentially laid back and easy. I hate …
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
No, there isn’t a mushy, saccharine story that I bring today. Life can’t be spiritual and all every day. As a middle-aged woman, I do have to deal with some practical issues, and I’m just here to share the tale of my absent-mindedness. Once again, do not confuse me with being a scatterbrain. I’m not. …
No-The Subtle Art of Saying So!
This goes back to the time when I was teaching. I had moved into a new job just around the time of mid-term examinations and was trying to get a hang of things. There was a colleague who was teaching the same subject and classes. Since most of our work was in unison, we were …
Milestones
The popular “meel ka paththar”. They were such an essential part of travel until huge green mile markers- just a variation of the former, or, the Google Maps happened. Although you do spot these milestones on roadsides even today, forsaken and abandoned. Years ago, when highways hadn’t really taken over in India, I would always …
बताओ न माँ!! (Tell me, Mother)
Flash fiction based on the given picture by #Womensweb हिन्दी 'माँ, अब हम दरगाह पर चादर चढ़ाने क्यों नही जाते हैं?' 'अब हम नही जाएंगे। क्योंकि उन्होंने ही तुम्हारे मामा को मारा है।' 'मौलवी जी ने?' 'नहीं।' 'तो?चादर बेचने वाले अब्दुल ने?' 'नहीं।' 'तो?रेहाना की अम्मी ने जो हमें वहां ले जाती थीं?' 'नहीं।' 'तो …
A Hundred Quills 