Dear readers, gather around as I share with you a whimsical tale about the peculiar whispers that echoed through my house at night. You see, I am a woman born in the sixties and in my sixties, but life’s mysteries never cease to amaze me. So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join…
Tag: FICTION
“Laali”: Indian Red Riding Hood & A Tale of Empowerment & Resilience
Once upon a time in a bustling city in India, there lived a young girl named Laali. Laali was a bright and determined girl who lived with her parents in a modest apartment building. One sunny morning, her mother asked her to visit her ailing grandmother, who lived in a village on the outskirts of…
Today he came back early …….
Today, he came back early, his footsteps echoing through the empty hallway. My heart skipped a beat as I peered through the cracked door, watching him drop his keys on the table. This was unexpected. I had meticulously planned everything, every detail, to ensure he wouldn’t be home for hours. But now, he was here,…
That Secret Passage in University Library!
Long ago, I was studying for my master’s degree in Physics at a university in Haryana. I was staying in the women’s hostel and our warden Ms Sethi was a grey-haired lady whose eyes were bright and she was always ready to help and counsel the hostel mates. She has solutions to every problem. Her…
A Private Conversation Between Ms. DD and Me
I write my daily diary after finishing all my daily chores. My day ends with a card session of three games of rummy with RB and a video call with my younger son, who lives “saat samandar paar”. After that, I take a half an hour session of leg massage on the machine and this…
Book Review – Destination Kakori – By Smita Dhruv
Around 22 years before India got her freedom, few young boys in their early twenties challanged the mighty British empire and sacrificed their lives for the independence of India. The Kakori train robbery took place on 9 August 1925 during the Indian Independence movement against the British Raj. The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad…
B for Book Review – Neena Aunty
I have very recently joined Blogchatter community. While surfing through the website, I stopped on “Book Review” and the title “Neena Aunty” caught my attention, Neena being my only sister 😋. I offered to do it’s review. I received the book just a few days back. Author – It’s written by Anukrti Upadhyay. This is…