Trapped I glance at the photograph—the one we took decades ago, arms entwined, smiles wide. Just yesterday, I shredded it to pieces. And …
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Of Fathers and Forgiveness Sara had heard of the trend—anonymous apology letters left in public. But she never imagined being a recipient. The …
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Stolen Lives, Newer Dawns “Baba, why can’t we go together?” “Ameera, my love—” “Shh, Baba, not that name.” Zayed, my ever-so-responsible son, corrected …
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Jasmine Whispers For thirteen days, Keshav’s home had witnessed a flurry of activities. Relatives, neighbours, and friends visited every day, carrying memories …
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Chatterjee & Co “Unbelievable!” Sumana muttered, glaring at the billboards lining the highway—a band promising an unforgettable experience! Mistaking her sarcasm for shock, …
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Alpna Das Sharma’s debut Mahajaya has been sitting on my bookshelf for a while now, and I’m so glad I finally picked it …
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The Choice IS Yours It appeared overnight—a colossal Frame standing at the center of town. Taller than the holy Mt. Gradia, almost reaching …
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The Sound of Silence On Friday, at 3:07 pm, two events occurred. The clock stopped. And Hari died. Both went unnoticed for some …
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Salil Tripathi’s The Gujaratis: A Portrait of a Community offers a sweeping, immersive plunge into the lives of 60 million Gujaratis in India …
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Oru Kanavu His lips quiver as our eyes meet. “Y-you? In a uniform?” Major Gunarathne whimpers, clasping his hands. “Louder!” I snap …