Some would say that I have gone crazy over autorickshaws while some might go so far as to purport that I want to do a Ph.D. in the subject. But I feel that sometimes plain and unhindered observation gives you…
Year: 2016
10 ways to avoid the Snooze drug www.pinterest.com Coffee. Tea. Yes, some of those well tried-and-tested stuff before classes. They work like a charm. Eat. Yes, eat. Keep some biscuits and snacks handy and stuff them into your mouth the…
*This year, on mom’s birthday, I was not at my creative best. But a birthday is always special and so, I somehow bunched up a few lines for her. It’s your day, mom :)* jessiejay21.blogspot.com A scarcely blinking light Throws…
~Published as my contribution on gender stereotyping on Incredible Women of India for the 6th Women Scream Art and Poetry festival, Kolkata Chapter~ The clock has barely struck eight when her phone starts singing a mad tune. Rakhi glances at her…
I may have misplaced the details a bit. About who spoke what. After all, it’s hard to remember everything, but this is what roughly happened. Pic credits: angiewindsor.blog.com A cloud of dust hovers in front of me, preparing to settle…
On the occasion of World Poetry Day, let me try my hand at some versification. A few free verses. Or doggerel, if you will. For everyone has the right to rhyme. Or not. Credits: www.w4.org Credits: stevevernonstoryteller.wordpress.com Spirits soar and…
~The True Treasures~ For all non-Bengalis, before you think I have messed up on my spellings, let me clarify – Didibhai is an endearing term for Didi or sister in Bangla. A luridly colored purse with flaming orange fur dangled from…
( Winner of the Odd-Even Short Story Contest by Readomania ) www.quoteshunter.com It had been about four weeks since they had started going to work together. Arjun would drop Jaya off at her workplace and then go to his own….