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Stories inspire, influence, thrill, entertain and educate. They make us better people. Travel the mind!
Moving In…
The shopping spree had come to an end & the time to shift from the Airbnb accommodation to the new house had arrived. On a Saturday, the...
Life's Riches
The early morning church bell ring served a dual purpose. The first was a call to the faithful to recite prayers & other as an alarm...
New Beginning…
On a chilly Friday night, cabs sped towards the airport on the newly constructed flyover. In one of the cabs, Ayra sat on her father's...
A Fellow Traveller
The early morning cab ride was smooth without traffic. The lady in the rear seat checked her wristwatch & looked at the sleepy head...
A Sunday Meet
The Sunday breakfast routine was the father's idea to stay connected with family & make up for the time missed over the week. On one such...
Akashvani
Radio Jockey Charan's show was a smashing hit among the youth. The late evening show had quizzes & the winners had the opportunity to...
Time For That Drink
The news of moving to London shocked & bewildered him. She shrugged, "What? I want to take things slow this time." He questioned, "Slow...
Dusty Old Albums
Summer is the season for sipping lemonades, making pickles, sun-dried pappads, and munching raw mangoes with chilli powder & salt. The...
A Balcony Conversation
The French windows let a warm breeze into the penthouse's living room which scattered coloured drawing sheets all over the place. The...
A Train Journey
The speakers announced the arrival, departure & delay of trains along with platform details. While the vendors walked deftly & sold the...
Que Sera Sera
The jet-lagged sleeper was unaffected by the bright morning Sun & hunger was the only reason to wake up. She dragged herself out of bed,...
A Sweet Love Affair
The raindrops smashed against the window pane. Neither the pleasantness of the first rain nor thunder affected the occupant of the back...
Tender Love
A pleasant Sunday morning sleep was interrupted by intermittent thudding sounds. The sleeper groaned, turned, pulled the sheet over the...
The Guardian
On a rainy night, a man sat on a bench. His right foot tapped restlessly on the hard mosaic floor. He checked the time on his wristwatch...
Life & Lemons
College cultural festivals are annual fun hotspots. The fest's purpose is to build & sustain college brand value. The sponsors view these...
Coffee Confusion
The weekend getaway trip had been fun. However, it also came with the baggage of hangover, sleep deprivation & a tiresome body. Getting...
A lion’s Anger
On a Sunday morning, channels on the LCD television rapidly switched on a low volume. She laid lazily on the sofa & fingers swiftly...
Beer Banter
The rooftop restaurant provided a view of once a beautiful city filled with greenery & now a concrete jungle. The altitude maintained the...
A Second Chance?
She exclaimed, "What are you saying?" He watched for her expressions carefully & refrained from responding. She leaned forward &...
Dating & Doughnuts
Sunday morning refreshment began with a cup of filter coffee. One sip transported her back home & brought a smile to her face. She picked...
Breakup & Algebra
The busy work schedule barely allowed the father to spend time with the apple of his eye, Ayra. He longed for weekend playtime with her....
Green vs Brown Plate
Venky considered food as an emotion & not as a survival essential. He believed that food carried culture, heritage, ancestry & legacy...
Beauty Comes From…
The countdown for Aslam's departure had begun. The team was beyond thrilled regarding his exit & they planned his farewell event with...
A Workplace Bully
Kanika strained her neck & looked at the skyscraper. She felt the same punch of anxiety as she did on the first day of work as a fresher....
Some Parents…Grown-up Kids
An assortment of mashed vegetables & mild Indian spices simmered in a large wok. Sheetal stirred it occasionally while cleaning up the...
Who Cracks in an Interview?
A long & tiresome commute stressed her until she arrived at the destination; she offboarded the cab & looked around. Once she identified...
A Gym Instructor
Heavy nightly rain had brought soaring temperatures drastically down. The following day was serene, though the Sun was yet to break the...
A Faucet Feud
A carpool is an excellent idea. It helps in fuel conservation, reduces traffic & pollution, and manages to beat boredom. It doubles as a...
Beauty with Brains
Tusshar was unaffected by the usual morning traffic that choked the roads. He hummed his favourite song & effortlessly peddled his...
What’s The Tariff?
Advaith swiftly & deftly navigated the bustling canteen floor & reached a recently vacated table. After a long wait, he had managed to...
Attendance Register
A school student's life is like a delicious mouth-watering & rich in flavour cake; Summer vacations is an icing on top that melts on a...
Heart Skips A Beat
Pratap desperately searched his bag but had no luck. Amidst the chaos of preparation for a client visit all night, he had ignored the...
A Secret Keeper
Rekha woke up around her customary time, only to realise that the alarm had not rung. No sooner did she cherish the thought of catching...
The Handsome Doctor
A peaceful summer morning was disturbed by a shrill alarm clock. A hand carefully tapped on the clock & disappeared into a layer of thin...
Logic vs Feelings
Samira was in discussion with her team lead & manager for almost an hour. No matter how much she tried to explain her situation, both men...
Drama Queen
Stress is an active element in everyone's daily life. It can be mental, emotional, physical, tension resulting from challenging...
Beauty Pageants & Moms
Beauty Pageants brings the most beautiful people around the globe onto a single platform. The competitions are known for being hosted at...
Love - A Two-Way Street?
Famous quotes & songs are all about how Love is in the air & all around you. In actuality, Love is like air. One can know its presence &...
An Unexpected Spectacled Visitor
Hindu mythology states that there are 330 million gods & goddesses. One may not know a tiny fraction of these gods but unquestionably...
An Innocent Question
Come August month; everyone wears patriotism on their sleeves. Corporate offices bend the rules in terms of dress code & floor decor....
Vijayadashmi- When Brihannala defeats the whole Kaurava Army
Becoming Brihannala was supposed to be a curse, that served as boon to Arjuna, during the incognito period of their exile.
The story of Durga and Mahishasura
A goddess who possessed the powers of all gods. The one indestructible woman, who ended Mahishasur's reign.
Ravana and Kumbhkaran - Vishnu's door keepers.
Did you know that Ravan and Kumbhkaran are one of the most loved devotees of Lord Vishnu?
The Speaking Animal !
Honesty is rare to find and if found, rare to carry on. And amidst this dichotomy of Peace and Peril, there is something that endures the...
The Owl and the Peacock
Twilight buddies - an owl (the night king, a smart liar) and a peacock (queen of the birds, beautiful, filled with pride and rather...
Chandertal - The Mermaid Lake
The moon lake. The mermaid lake. The final destination of a Pandava before heading to heaven? Chandertal (Moon lake) is one of the most...
Why does Ravan have 10 heads?
Why does Ravan have 10 heads? What do the heads signify?
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