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 …
Just Being Honest
It was the beginning of a new session in school. Ms Abhilasha gathered her music notes, the ones that she had been using for nth years on end. Today was going to be the first class with III A. Her drill was set. She would write the lyrics on the board and ask the girls …
An IDLER’S Tale
I read W.H. Davies in school. ‘What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.’ The poet, I thought, was clearly pointing out how vile and useless my life was because I had practically no time to ‘do nothing’! Who else, otherwise, would stand and just stare? How …
‘Hair’ Today, Gone Tomorrow!
This piece is a cheerful take on some chronic disorders. It is not meant to belittle struggles of those who choose to fight. It is simply meant to manifest a positive approach in dealing with certain ailments. My ‘hair’ tales aren’t new to the world. I have never shied away from admitting my long-standing relationship …
Forever Young
Dearest Mamma I write to you to talk of your untold and invisible loads, that I think, heavily weigh you down. Sometimes I wish I could carry them for you. In those moments I rush to give you a hug, but mostly I feel you are unwilling to pass them on to me. Maybe because …
There isn’t ENOUGH Salt in the Curry…
There isn't enough salt in the curry Or, oh! It's just a little too much. You've put on a few kilos Or,oh! Lost a little too much. Isn't twenty-two early to marry Or, oh! Thirty-two is a little too much. The baby is coming very soon Or, oh! Still not planned? That's a little …
A Hundred Quills 