The Inner Voice – Trailer of “The Kashmir Files” (Movie on Genocide of Kasmiri Pandits)

The Inner Voice - The Kashmir Files - MovieImage Courtesy - Shahid Sultan on Pexels.com How can life be so brutal, so heartless, utterly vengeful, only concerned about establishing its superiority by executing someone else to death, taking away the right of someone to perform its karma, to let it express itself, to let it …

The God of “Food and other” things

The God of “Food and other” thingsImage Courtesy - Caleb Oquendo on Pexels.com The mind ignored the visible deep depression on the couch as he got up to collect the order.  The appetizing smell of his favourite French fries and burger suddenly hijacked the air as he enjoyed eating with his nose before even opening …

The Wait

The WaitImage Courtesy - Ignatius Menezes After 20 years, he thought, as their eyes matched for a second, before she broke the stare; looked up once more and then disappeared into the crowd. I believe in rebirth, murmured a thought inside his head as he watched her leave!

Winter Morning

Winter Morning Image Courtesy - Jill Burrow on Pexels.com The sun looked appetizingly delicious on an early January morning, rising in a clear sky amidst the music of the birds; the cool breeze blew softly across the vast open fields, dotted with huge trees, the small and the large leaves dancing shyly and tentatively while …

A Little Life on the Edge

Image Credit - Ralph Burrows on Pexels.com The goosebumps stayed the longest for I could remember, stubbornly refusing to part their uninvited company anytime soon. The initial firm steps suddenly turned tentative as they reached closer to the gates. The wide smile now remained just a nervous parting of lips as I noticed a stranger …

Who is ‘I’? – (Caution – Extreme ‘confusion’ ahead, read at your own risk. And, your perspective matters, do share)

Who is I? Image Courtesy - Vlad Cheu021ban on Pexels.com (An eccentric post - please bear with me) Our limbs follow what we want them to do.  The mind controls and the body follow.  Our desires, our wants, even our wishes and thoughts, almost everything is controlled by our brain or our mind, whatever we …

Certainly, a New Year. Happy? Yes, No, Maybe

Certain - Uncertain Image Courtesy - Airam Vargas on Pexels.com Happiness is a state of mind, someone said, and the humanity gladly clung onto the sticky narrative ever since.  Humans are too complicated, but they admire a simplified explanation of things which are intricate and incomprehensible. The undying longing to find an easy to understand, …

The Prince & The Hard Times

The Prince and The Hard Times Image Credit - Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com The two chairs sat opposite each other, one behind and one in front of the sun.   The wintry afternoon sun continued working hard to warm up the chill in the air bravely.   The shadow of the mumty (raised wall to cover the …

The Forgotten Apology – Story of Friendship, Guilt, and Triumph of Human Emotions

The Forgotten Apology - Story of Friendship, Guilt, and Triumph of Human Emotions  Hari, enjoying the sunset of his fulfilling life in the picturesque small town of Almora, decides to do the unthinkable. When everything was moving on smoothly, an abrupt discussion with his grandson opens up the old wound, forcing him to take a …

Breeze

Breeze Image Credit - eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels.com The breeze feeling its own cold Unable to carry the frigid hold Waiting to dump it quick and now But still couldn’t do it anyhow Why do I have to live with something I hate? Is this similar to what humans call fate I refuse to bow …

Time – Quote

And when you feel 'Life' is perfect, the 'TIME' strikes again! Image Credit - Moose Photos on Pexels.com

Delayed Train

Image Credit - Pixabay on Pexels.com Eyes droop, while shoulders slide down mimicking every passing second.  Three people left the seat next to him as they waited for their train, his head resting on their shoulders even after being pushed away after every 30 seconds.  Irritated, they finally decided to let go. The short man, …

Story of Stories

When we were living as wanderers in the forests, in the caves and in the deserts or in the open grasslands, one thing that knitted everyone together was gossip and bonfire talks. People would gather around and talk about other people, discuss their day, issues and almost everything. The discussion not only helped in developing …

21 Short and Inspiring Stories now in Top 100 in Kindle Story Books at 61 and at 140 in Story Book (paperback and hardcover)

Hey Everyone, Although the rankings are dynamic and we never know what happens in 2 hours, but its important to celebrate small wins. I am thankful to each and everyone here who supported and encouraged me and helped put this book in top 100 finally. Its ranked at #61 in Short Stories on Kindle and …

Writing Competition

Dear Fellow Bloggers/Writers, QueryLetter.com is holding a writing competition. Please click on the link below to know the details. https://www.queryletter.com/contest The winner will get $500. I am posting this after receiving their email to let it be known to anyone who would be interested in submitting a book blurb. I am not earning anything by …