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I noticed two labourers yesterday afternoon. Both stole a moment of rest, probably not less than a boon. Seeing them peacefully sleeping brought me unknown joys and pleasures. Stealing those moments, they got a good sleep worth two hours. They might be paid minimally compared to others. But the peace on their faces is hardly … Read more
Hearing his donor’s name, Hemant Sen was in shock, a fact for which he was unprepared. He tried to get up, but fumbled as he was not in a condition to face this reality. Anurag stopped him and gestured Samiksha to help. They made Hemant Sen lie down at once. “Dada, are you fine?” Anurag … Read more
Welcome to the world of overthinkers.These are the most blessed as well as the cursed creatures. Thinking is an attribute of human entity. However, overthinking is a trait of empathy and sensitivity. The replay option comes free with these souls, by default. This button stops in a tape recorder, when the power is cut off. … Read more
Hemant Sen lay on the bed waiting for his destiny to unfold. He knew his medical condition and was prepared to face it as usual. Somehow, he missed his daughter today. Even after avoiding the thoughts which entered his restless mind every now and then, Poorna appeared in front of him, smiling. He wiped the … Read more
Karan and Anurag stayed overnight with Hemant Sen. Turn by turn, first Karan and then Anurag went home to take a rest for a while. Anurag arrived at the hospital early to prepare for the HLA test. Back at home, Mohandas and Lakshmi arrived at Samiksha’s in-laws’ house as soon as they learned of the … Read more
There is a lot to see in Mumbai.Be it the Gateway of India or the Sealink of Worli.But the most interesting thing is the tenants’ journey. At many intervals, you will find these dreamers.Some reside in small buildings, while others are located in massive towers. One should learn from them how to live with a … Read more
Hemant Sen lay on the floor, while everyone rushed toward him. Karan and Anurag gave him support on both sides to pick him up from the floor. Carefully, they took him inside and laid him on the bed. Anurag checked his pulse. Mithila was in tears. Sumitra rushed with a glass of water. Samiksha was … Read more
Hemant Sen was in shock to see his wife, his daughter-in-law, and, above all, his daughter there. He turned quickly and stood behind a pillar so he wouldn’t be visible to them. Bending, he asked the little boy, “Who all are they, child?”Joy answered at once, “There is my mother, Papa, my Dadi and Samiksha … Read more
I grew up listening to, ‘Everything Happens for Good’.I spent my life testing this idiom, but with no fruit. When I see the wrongdoers roaming free, The phrase, whatever happened was for good, goes on a spree. After witnessing the innocent suffering silently, How do they convince themselves, that what happened is for the good, … Read more
दिल ढूंढता है । (The Heart Searches) दिल ढूंढ़ता है फिर वही, बचपन के दिन ! काश उन्हें लौटा दे मुझे, कोई अल्लादिन का जिन । जब सिर्फ भूख लगती थी, बेशुमार और बोहोत सारी !याद नहीं आता था किसी तरह का परहेज़ । ना रहती थी खुद को फिट रखने की ज़िम्मेदारी । खाओ-पीओ, खेलो, … Read more