Whose holiday is it? The entire family or a few privileged members?

Holiday season has always been special for me. And being in India means the last quarter of the year is full of festivities and celebrations. For me, this has been the time when my regular job becomes less hectic and I find some time to take the next step towards my dream, of becoming a … Continue reading Whose holiday is it? The entire family or a few privileged members?

How do you handle toxic people? Comply, confront or cut off?

I gained two kilograms in the past week, thanks to the cold weather. I wasn’t allowed to venture out to exercise as Bangalore climate has never been kind to me. As I spent hours sulking this morning, I remembered the exact reason why I pushed myself to lose weight in the first place. It was … Continue reading How do you handle toxic people? Comply, confront or cut off?

White Nights

This is an old story I wrote for some short story competition. For some reasons unknown, I find it easy to read and soothing for the soul. Hope you'll would like it too. “Can’t you see I am trying to shoo you away?” my voice is stern this time. But it’s funny how animals sometimes … Continue reading White Nights

Who do you love more?

  "O my beloved Radha, Why are you so far from me? Won't you see my face for one last time? Now that my worldly duties summon me." "O Krishna, the lotus-eyed boy I fell in love with, I know I can't stop you from going. But how would you go without your flute? This … Continue reading Who do you love more?