I know! It is too much to expect good food from the college lunch room. But at times, is it wrong to crave for some stimulation of the taste bud? Alas, it happens rarely. It happens when you pay for food at the temple town and pay for the commute through your nose, leaving theContinue reading “Food for Thought”
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The Turf
The battle was waged and the turf was sown with seeds of hope. The declarations were set loud and clear with manifestos clearly stating the plan of action. The haziness on the path that lay ahead never seemed to diminish the spirit fuming. The turf was fertile with the attempts made by the previously strewnContinue reading “The Turf”
The Staircase to Heaven
The metro station was in a bizarre cacophony. There were Indians shouting at the top of their voices over phone. There were Filipinos who were trying to rip off their vocal chords, which sounded more like ducks quacking. There were Arabs who seemed uninterested in the expat balderdash. There were Africans whose multi-coloured multiple braidsContinue reading “The Staircase to Heaven”
Party of a Lifetime
The scenic beauty of the hilly terrains of the Western Ghats adjoining the picturesque hamlet, accompanying the gentle hustle of the breeze made the party lawns look ever attractive than before. The tingling sound of the wind chimes along with rustle of the leaves in the orchard was a treat for the ears. The backgroundContinue reading “Party of a Lifetime”
I am Sarathy, Parthasarathy
When the toll of the evil rises, When the noble men is sought to no mercy from their distraughtWhen the creation is hastened ‘up’ to meet its creatorWhen humanity is at its peril, When seeing the next dawn in a single piece is a boonWhen life is altogether a rabble I shall riseTo protect my kinsmenTo curb theContinue reading “I am Sarathy, Parthasarathy”
The Colorful Festivities
Holi is the festival of colors, the day of hues of colors brightening up the dark and dismal lives of many.This day is considered as the day when Holika, the sister of the evil Asura king Hiranyakasipu, was burned in the pyre while seated along with Prahlad while Prahlad was unharmed by greedily lurking tonguesContinue reading “The Colorful Festivities”
The V-Day Brash
My Facebook wall being littered with posts about the pride of being single made me understand one thing- jealousy was at its peak. A best friend’s status update knit more loosely to let in more ideas follows: Oh God, you gave me everything, car, iPhone, laptop, a big house, loving father, doting brother, caring sibling, cuddlingContinue reading “The V-Day Brash”
The End of the Rape Saga, or is it just the beginning?
I thought I won’t write on this again.I thought I will not dig the grave of a now-so-forgotten story.I kept on thinking, why should I?After all,what can a normal human being do? A blogger with a blog less than 5 months old cannot create ripples in the minds of the masses.Then came the thought, whyContinue reading “The End of the Rape Saga, or is it just the beginning?”
Death’s knock on the door
A chill went down my spine as I saw her lifeless body.Well, I really hated seeing her from the first instance. Every time she came into the horizon of my vision, I tried avoiding her. Her eyes were cute. Still I despised her.She poked her nose into everyone else’s matter. Everyone liked it. I dint like her still.SheContinue reading “Death’s knock on the door”
Questioning Womanhood
A school going girl A girl in the bus stop. A lady standing next to you in the elevator. A young female sitting next to you in an overcrowded bus. What difference do they have with those who get nasty looks and touchings, let alone the ones getting raped? Is travelling alone or wearing shortContinue reading “Questioning Womanhood”