Arvind wrapped up his meeting & sat in his car. His heart was beating super fast. Did he sense it right? But how come he did not understand earlier? What if only his emotions were high? Thoughts clouded his mind, and he just could not think clearly. He put on the music & drove back…
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Brewed to imperfection- Part 6
Mr. Subramanium was typing meticulously on his system. Born into a traditional Tamilian family, Mr. Subramanium somehow could never fit into the very conventional thoughts that his family imposed on him. He was a rebel since childhood & hence instead of joining his family business, he chose to specialise in marketing & branding in…
Brewed to imperfection- Part 4
Arvind reached the client’s site just in time with his small team of two young developers. Mr. Subramanium accompanied him too. “Arvind, we have to crack the deal anyhow. It is a big project after all.” Mr. Subramanium whispered in Arvind’s ear. Arvind just nodded, hiding all his nervousness within. He knew he had to…
Brewed to imperfection- Part 3
Deepa sent the WhatsApp message & rolled her eyes. “Why does he never check the Email on time? I just wish he would see his WhatsApp. Someday I think I will have to tag him on social media if he forgets to see my message on time …. Ahhhh!” She looked at the watch before…
Brewed to imperfection- Part 2
Born & brought up in Delhi, Arvind loved the fresh air of the early mornings that are otherwise so rare. He had never thought of being away from home, but his aspirations brought him to Bangalore, where he had decided to start his venture. The typical north-south divide, the language barrier, the food shocks …nothing…
No Signal …
AI generated photo I sent the message on my phone & waited patiently for it to get delivered. But alas, it just did not happen. I refreshed my phone & waited for some more time. Nothing, absolutely nothing. “Maybe I should just turn it off & then turn it on after some time. That will…
Lalita & Other Short Stories The Unseen Women OF India- A Book Review & Rendezvous with Aarti Punjabi (Author Interview)
Book Review Title of the Book: Lalita and Other Short Stories: The Unseen Women Of India Author’s Name: Aarti PunjabiAvailable on: Amazon,Storytel,Barnes&Nobles, Kobo First of all, I feel very grateful to be able to feature the multi-talented Aarti Punjabi today & also feel fortunate to be able to publish the review of her debut book:…
Under the night sky
“Ufff! You are so hot … this beauty, this raw, unfiltered attitude of yours is what pulls me back to you.” He said while buttoning up his shirt. “You never say, you love me. Why?” She asked “Love & you? Whores are not for love. Know your place! Will meet you soon.” He vocalised his…
Mind your business
Her simplicity made her different from others. But her temper… it was like a repellent. But even that made her unique in his eyes. ‘Tomorrow is the last day of College. I shall indeed do it.’ He resolved. ******** She looked intoxicating in the blue saree. “Shruti, I have written you a letter!” He…
Evenings
Aren’t evenings just sublime? They are subtle and kind of merge the day into the night smoothly. The sky seemed beautiful with a hint of purple and shades of grey and tangerine intertwined! I took out my running shoes and hit the road for a quick run. I put my earphones into my ears and…