The Rising Sun
By Purnendu Ghosh in General Literary | Reads: 764 | Likes: 0
The Rising Sun   My grandparents shifted from Ichapur to Kanpur when they were in their thirties. The reason for this relocation was my grandfather’s transfer to the ordnance factory. My father was born and grew up at Kanpur. I am told Baba was among the brightest students in his school  Read More...
Published on May 15,2020 06:38 PM
A Rainy Night in Kolkata.
By Pratyush Padihary in Thriller | Reads: 763 | Likes: 0
Ballygunge constitutes the entirety of South Calcutta to be approx. The face of the old dilapidated buildings from the times of the British Raj, today seem to  be wearing a drapery of heavy exhaustion in lieu of the witness they have borne for decades now. Banners keep screaming about the build  Read More...
Published on Apr 5,2020 02:06 PM
Not even as stars
By Samiyah in Poetry | Reads: 763 | Likes: 0
NOT EVEN AS STARS..  I am leaving behind my broken wings, That held me never high despite being there. I'm leaving behind my rusted ring, That gave me no feels despite being there. Did my life went on the same way?  When I pleaded you to stay.  Shame! You didn't even try,  Now w  Read More...
Published on May 16,2020 08:16 PM
Are you happy? Are you human?
By Sanil Yadav in General Literary | Reads: 762 | Likes: 0
One of the greatest American authors once said….“No human being can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.” - Shirley JacksonFor me, personally, the above quote makes a lot of sense and gives a new perspective to view life.The first question that c  Read More...
Published on May 10,2020 12:31 AM
Parents
By Erum in Poetry | Reads: 759 | Likes: 0
Under the deep-rooted tree,  Where people find themselves free Memories and flashbacks, Where tears is the hold up of every throwback. That's life...  and now I recall my genius Father's words..  Neither your kith nor kin, It's only the Lord and your Parents who will help you to cli  Read More...
Published on Apr 1,2020 10:58 PM
In Life with Everybody
By Umme Kulsum in Thriller | Reads: 759 | Likes: 0
Amana stepped out of bed, drew a curtain and pulled the only wooden chair in her room. Dawn was close and she sat by the window waiting for a phone call. She had been living on her own since years and still would mistake a phone call for the alarm clock. So she had come to believe she was in fact a   Read More...
Published on Apr 12,2020 12:13 AM
Rising Peace
By Jyothi Minnoch in Romance | Reads: 759 | Likes: 0
Do you like stories? Do you want to hear one? Dear one, lend me your ear to hear this story and let it walk with you as it shares its creation... Once upon a time... There was a little boy who was sitting outside a house, with hands hugging his knees and head buried in the space to collect his tears  Read More...
Published on Apr 16,2020 11:49 AM
A TALE OF QUARANTINE AT THE JOSHI'S - PART 1
By Apoorva Joshi in Humour & Comedy | Reads: 758 | Likes: 0
This tale talks about the life of 4 individuals brought together by God as family, but brought together under one roof at the same time after many years by the virtue of the ongoing coronavirus! The characters of this Shakespearean tale are ---Dad Joshi – the loud oneDaughter Joshi &  Read More...
Published on May 25,2020 04:14 PM
Sweet Lavenders
By shireen ahsan in Romance | Reads: 758 | Likes: 0
Maira was always neck deep in work. To quote her cousin Tanya “ Maira you never have time for me. When are you coming to visit me” Tanya was a designer in Paris . Always dressing the models for fashion shows . Maira was busy in Nice , running a spa with her two friends . When Maira had b  Read More...
Published on Jun 9,2020 10:08 PM
How to rest!
By Rashi Suri in General Literary | Reads: 757 | Likes: 0
Sometimes! It is important to pour your heart out, and come out of the day's timeliness, freeing yourself and resting in the Divine rythm of mother nature, for mother nature is there to take care. Only you need to breathe in trust. The divine is there to take care of you my dear! But stop seeing yo  Read More...
Published on Jun 2,2020 02:54 PM
My child
By Jeyaradha Jayaram in Poetry | Reads: 756 | Likes: 0
Petit frame, black hair just like a rose, so fair cuddled in the cradle as fresh as a dew drop serene sleep and peace making every adult feel jealous open minded learner sleep now calm and quiet things will change you never know at any moment for life is gentle and wild ’tis up to you to choos  Read More...
Published on Apr 18,2020 01:00 PM
Lockdown Notes
By Jyotsna Kumar in Poetry | Reads: 755 | Likes: 0
At times it feels like I’ve been pushed against a wall.  At times a safe cocoon  Away from it all. Days blend. And a sense of timelessness sets in. Busy times cohabit with empty moments.  Nothing to do and nowhere to go. Just being and resting within. But my mind, it conjures   Read More...
Published on Apr 23,2020 02:42 PM
Scenic Revival
By Dr. Balraj Shukla in Poetry | Reads: 755 | Likes: 0
Scenic Revival While it all seems gloomy and dark For a vicious micron has made its mark Help! Help! The humans lark As the deadly virus acts like a shark. But while on this quest we embark There is a soothing shining spark All the wonders in nature's arc Are healing back to their trademark. Rive  Read More...
Published on Apr 30,2020 02:24 PM
.....LET MESS BE THE NEW TREND !
By Vrinda in Poetry | Reads: 753 | Likes: 0
Your strength is just an excuse , Rather your weakness made me drown , Your smile is preciously just a way out , Perhaps your tears made me your clown ....... Yeah , that Black shirt suits you well , But your loose t-shirts are my addictions , Though to everything there is an end ,  But, for a  Read More...
Published on Mar 26,2020 12:10 AM
The Wishing Star
By Rajalakshmi Azariah in Poetry | Reads: 753 | Likes: 0
The greys of the late evening Shone upon the misty grass Clouds hovering around Ready to break any time. He smiled as he was enveloped In the warmth of the clouds Beholding the serene mountains, The heart savouring the stillness. Reflections galore, in the whispering night, If only I had a wishing  Read More...
Published on May 10,2020 02:48 AM
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