“The true joy of a moonlit night is something we no longer understand. Only the men of older times, when there were no lights, could understand the real joy of a moonlit night.” I came across this quote just a couple of days back and I couldn’t believe how true the words spoken were. ImmediatelyContinue reading “The Story Of A Beautiful Moonlit Night”
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In The Darkness Of The Night
“Hostage” Every time I hear this word, it evokes a strange kind of feeling, almost like a chill that runs down my spine. And immediately I get transported to nearly three decades back when I was just a child of twelve or something. We were travelling to Haridwar from Kolkata by train. By we IContinue reading “In The Darkness Of The Night”
My Heart Longs For You
“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends.” It was the first time that Madhav saw her, a tall and frail figure in her late teens. Her brown almond eyes complimented her warm ivory skin. Her long black hair was tied loosely in a rubber band. Her faceContinue reading “My Heart Longs For You”
The Ocean Warriors
“Reached” I typed the message and put the phone in silent mode. This is the last place I want to be. Yet I’m here today, for the sake of the person I call my friend. I’m here for Amit, who was my junior in the same ship we were sailing, for the last seven months.Continue reading “The Ocean Warriors”
A Bond Out Of Bondage
It is believed that in the year 1905, Rabindranath Tagore first started Rakhi Mahotsav, in order to strengthen the bond of love between the Hindus and the Muslims of Bengal, amidst the never ending riots which were taking place at that time. However, history states that the celebration of Raksha Bandhan dates back to theContinue reading “A Bond Out Of Bondage”
The Missing Socks
What would anyone say if I told them that in a week’s time, not one but four pairs of my hubby’s socks have gone missing? Why I’m stressing on “a week”, is because for the past two months he was working from home, and he has resumed office since a week now, and hence theContinue reading “The Missing Socks”
A Sailor
The ship slowly passes the coast of Kanyakumari, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge with each other in a blissful union. The sailors look out longingly towards the land they call their home. It has been months they are sailing, away from their friends and families. The threeContinue reading “A Sailor”
An Unique Love Story
‘You don’t know about falling off cliffs, Preppie,’ she said. ‘You never fell off one in your goddamn life.’ ‘Yeah,’ I said, recovering the power of speech. ‘When I met you.’ This is one of the many famous lines from the book “Love Story” by Erich Segal. I can vouch that I haven’t read aContinue reading “An Unique Love Story”
My long forgotten shoes !!
Hey Mom!
Motherhood is an amazing journey that teaches you so much, and unlike any other journey there’s no end to it. When a woman embarks on the journey of motherhood, she experiences a myriad of emotions. She experiences joy, excitement, surprise, sadness, anger, fear, shame and guilt. Isn’t it astounding to know how a little beingContinue reading “Hey Mom!”
Play With Words 