I was reading a collection of Ruskin Bond short stories. In one of them, a little girl visiting her grandmother runs…

  Place: The mythological museum – Gopalapuri As I stood in front of a very realistic portrayal of Baby Krishna, opening his mouth…

  “I am tired of the bad press!  Drinking black coffee makes you a psychopath!” The coffee lamented. “Well, caffeine is definitely not something…

“Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. ” I love you too,” the boy toddled and hugged her close.…

I burst into laughter remembering my  uncle’s comments a few days before his end.  “ Hey,” he said,  “I am a holy (…

Nalini turned the key to the door and impatiently rang the bell when she realized that once again the door was latched from…

“Come -on ! choose ! Big or small?” Her fingers wagged under my nose second time in as many hours that day. ” Honestly,…

I stood sleek and tall as the last of the nut and bolt was driven home. I occupied the pride of place in…