Simplicity – An Outdated Virtue

What is simplicity? My discussion of simplicity here is about someone who is simple at heart and believes everything said to them. Such people are not fools. They are innocent and pure like a dew drop. Though simplicity is an outdated virtue, it is still a virtue. When you say you are simple, be one. The … Read more

Eve-Teasing: A Trauma

When I started growing up, several changes in my surroundings caught my eye. One of those was the act of eve-teasing. When I experienced this in my early teens, it was nearly impossible to get the incident out of my mind. Being an emotional person, it used to haunt my days and nights. I used … Read more

Money!

A person with a satisfied soul sleeps better than one with a satisfied wallet. This beautiful sentence was from a lovely film, Saath Saath, released in 1982. It says a person should have that much money with him per his needs. Possessing more funds than needed makes one greedy and selfish. First, ‘needs’ refers to … Read more

Quotes

I am sure there are deep thinkers who are awake even at 3 a.m. due to the thoughts running in their minds. Some thoughts just pass by, but a few stay in our head. Some even act like a beacon of light for us in tough times. When I face problems in life, I usually … Read more

Her Abductor – 1st Chapter

The breeze was cool and mixed with the fragrance of the cherry blossoms. People came to the breathtaking Forno Beach to relax with friends and family. Some locals and many visitors were vacationing along with their families. The shades of tall pines surrounding the breathtaking Forno Beach were visible almost everywhere. Karan Khanna, son of the mighty, influential … Read more

Concluding Part – Woven Fates

“I forgot to tell you that the receipt I found for the ring is ancient; hence, the lettering is unclear.”Samar announced, leaving everyone in a bit of dismay. “Don’t worry, Dad, we will figure out something.”“I hope we get the ring back, as I wish it is back again on the finger of its rightful … Read more

Jaanwar Aur Insaan

जानवर और इंसान। (Animals And Humans) बचपन में दो जीवित प्राणियों का ज्ञान था, एक इंसान और दूसरा जानवर। इंसान सोच सकता है पर जानवर नहीं, लगता था सोच है मेरी यही सही। जैसे जैसे समझ आयी तब देखा, जानवर पेट भरने के लिए जिए, पर इंसान अपनी जीभ खुश करने के लिए।जानवर संतुष्ट हो, … Read more

Part 3 – Woven Fates

Both Karan and Samiksha were busy during the week. On a sunny Saturday, Karan was in his office reviewing some papers when he saw the news on his TV screen. Walter, the news reporter, introduced Benny D’Silva, a Marine Archaeologist, to the viewers. Karan surfed through his papers, but his ears were attentive to the … Read more

Woven Fates

1985, Bicholim, Goa.Samar Khanna and Suniti Saini, who belong to the small town of Bicholim, had hoped for a dream wedding at Mayem Lake. They were passionately in love. Their paths had crossed during a family wedding. It was love at first sight when Samar Khanna set his eyes on Suniti Saini. He belonged to … Read more

The Chores Never End

The alarm ring pierced my ear,Waking me up from a blissful dream.The dream was as merry as I was in it.It stole me away into dreamland,Slowly, away from this real world. It swept me into the wonders of Mother Nature.Flowers bloomed till my sight reached,The soft breeze kissing my cheeks left me beaming.Wherever I turned … Read more

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