Life Beyond the Twenties: A Candid Look at Turning Thirty
When I hit my twenties, did I ever step back and envision what my life could (or should) look like in my thirties? Probably not. Back then, I rarely, if ever, looked past the milestone of graduating from undergrad and…
“Otoshi Mami” and the Arrival of Manik
I am not a literary critic neither do I claim to be one. Starting with a note of caution, because I am about to take you through the writings of Manik Bandapadhay, greatest of writers Bangla Literature has been blessed…
The Motherly Warmth of Bedtime Stories
Fiction has surrounded me, coddled me and raised me in a way that my reality never could. My first childhood memories are of my grandmother curled up with her arms around me on the high, vintage-styled four-poster bed, listening to…
Dear Love… (A Quest for True Romance)
The author explores the attractions felt towards people at different stages, every emotion that has evoked something deeper, stayed, or vanished, accordingly. This is a piece of fiction aimed at the hopeless romantics at heart, in a low-key quest for…
Murakami: Kitchen table, Bookstores and More
While I am at the crossroads of life, transitioning from High School to the University phase, I took to seeking inspiration from some of my idols, and the discoveries I made along the way are blissful. This is a tribute…
The Whispering JPEG
Parineeti squinted at the girl in front of her. She had long learned not to judge books by their covers, but she still balked at the air of imperiousness being exuded from this girl. She was rich, beautiful and used…
Half-Full Glasses
Diya looked at Snigdha in a way that she only reserved for her closest friends. It was halfway between a stare and a jab: an accusatory stare that blamed the person concerned for screwing things up royally for one reason…
47 Ragnaroks- Ch 2, Coming Home
"We are really doing this then," Sophie said, putting on a pair of sneakers. "We are going to Asgard." Thor nodded. "Yes, we are. You packed lightly, right?" "Yeah. But we can go shopping later right, in case we need…
Dreamenders- Ch 3, A Piece of Jupiter’s Mind
"You missed this, didn't you?" Leah asked, standing atop Empire State Building, balancing herself on the narrow spire. "Missed what?" Nate asked, floating upside down. His cellphone slipped off his pocket, hitting his chin on the way down. Nate cursed,…
Superman: Man of Tomorrow- 7:03 AM
Wally West did not see this coming. And that's more of a big deal than you think. Because Wally West is one of the fastest people alive. And because he can think faster than most people, he's also one of…
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